Exponential Idle

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Exponential Idle is a single player tactical simulation game with a business theme. It was developed by Conic Games and was released on April 27, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Exponential Idle" is a single-player business simulation game available on Android and iOS. The math-inspired incremental game has you stacking up money through exponential growth by stepping through time and performing variable changes. With great mechanics, phenomenal graphics, and plenty of humor, grind to unlock achievements, buy upgrades, and enjoy the ingenious music while earning virtual money.

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,620 reviews

story140 positive mentions

monetization288 negative mentions

Very enjoyable idle game with a unique math theme and engaging story.
No forced ads, allowing for a relaxing gameplay experience.
The game provides a satisfying sense of progression and allows for strategic decision-making.

The game can become repetitive and slow in the late stages, leading to a lack of engagement.
Some players find the math concepts confusing and difficult to grasp.
There are occasional bugs and crashes, particularly after updates, affecting gameplay.

monetization
396 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
4%
73%
The monetization model of the game is highly praised for its non-intrusive approach, featuring only optional ads that players can choose to watch for temporary boosts. There is a single, reasonably priced in-app purchase available to permanently remove ads, which many players willingly buy to support the developer. Overall, the game avoids aggressive monetization tactics, allowing for a satisfying gameplay experience without the pressure of constant ads or pay-to-win mechanics.
- “Not only that, but it does not try to shove microtransactions down your throat.”
- “No microtransactions to keep playing.”
- “This is a game made to be fun, not to scam you with microtransactions like most mobile games.”
- “The monetization is not at all predatory: there are optional ads or a single, small purchase will grant you the ad bonus permanently.”
- “No intrusive ads or deliberate anti-customer tricks designed to make you spend money... I like it!”
- “A rare idle game that doesn't feel like a cash grab.”
story
260 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
44%
2%
The game's story is a standout feature, offering a unique and engaging narrative that intertwines with its mathematical themes, making it a refreshing addition to the idle genre. Players appreciate the well-written chapters and the clever integration of story elements that keep them invested, even as gameplay becomes more automated. While some find the story a bit short or simplistic, many agree that it adds significant value and enjoyment to the overall experience.
- “A story is uncommon for an idle game, but well done here.”
- “The story is nice and simple, but still pulls you in to get the next tidbit.”
- “Great game, the storyline hits close to home.”
- “Six months into this run and I can't uninstall at this point because I have to finish the story, but it has lost its appeal to me.”
- “The story narrative about studying math is too unrealistic to be engaging, but too deadpan to be funny.”
- “Only issue (so far) is it gets quite boring after completing the story, but word is it'll change with custom theories in a future update.”
gameplay
137 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
54%
2%
The gameplay of this idle game is praised for its simplicity and engaging mechanics, focusing on mathematical concepts that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the clear presentation of mechanics, the absence of intrusive ads, and the satisfying progression system, although some note that it can become linear over time. Overall, the game successfully combines a relaxing atmosphere with intriguing gameplay elements, making it a standout in the idle genre.
- “Gameplay is well thought out and the story is intriguing.”
- “Gorgeous game that boils the genre down to its basics, peels the curtain back on the mechanics, and delivers fun in the process.”
- “The gameplay is simple yet satisfying, and just when you think you're stuck, it has a way of surprising you.”
- “It's basically like if you took a typical mobile game and stripped away everything other than the underlying mechanics.”
- “The gameplay concept is bad, but you very quickly automate everything and you have to come back once a day, click one button, then wait again, and after a short while you will finish it.”
- “There's not much gameplay or strategy at all, you simply buy the next upgrade you can each time.”
music
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
65%
4%
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall experience for players. However, a significant issue is the persistent problem of the music continuing to play even when users attempt to turn it off, leading to frustration. Despite this technical flaw, many players appreciate the calming soundtrack and its suitability for creating a chill vibe during gameplay.
- “The music is calm and fits the atmosphere, and the upgrades, such as auto prestige and supremacy, are super good quality of life mechanics that every idle game needs.”
- “Very enjoyable, relaxing atmospheric music, and engaging gameplay that keeps you involved long-term.”
- “I love the peaceful music; it is incredibly relaxing.”
- “However, the music still plays even if you turn it off in settings, which is a problem when I'm trying to play something else in the background.”
- “There's an option to turn off both music and sound, but there's still background sound playing.”
- “The game doesn't acknowledge the 'sound off' or 'music off' options, despite selecting them at least 4 times on both the starting and settings menus.”
graphics
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
52%
5%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalist and clean aesthetic, focusing on functionality over flashy visuals. While some players appreciate the simplicity and clarity of the interface, others feel that the lack of detailed graphics can detract from the sense of progression and excitement. Overall, the design aligns well with the game's concept, appealing to those who prefer a straightforward, data-driven experience.
- “The graphics are incredibly clean, you get every data you'd need for perfect play, and the developer is heavily engaged with the community on Discord and Reddit.”
- “Absolutely love the art style and using a function as the basis for the idle is really compelling.”
- “Really nice graphics and clean interface.”
- “The graphics/UI can be a little plain, bare, and flat; and while it's very in line with their aesthetic, it can undercut the feeling of progression at times.”
- “At first glance, you'd think this game would quickly get boring with its extremely minimalist visuals and design, but that couldn't be farther from the truth.”
- “It's simplistic in its graphics interface, but it fits the game's concept quite well.”
humor
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its clever math-themed narrative and quirky jokes. While some find the humor to be hit-or-miss, particularly for those without a math background, others highlight specific achievements and story elements as particularly funny. Overall, the game is described as having a lighthearted and engaging sense of humor that enhances the gameplay experience.
- “Beating the game doesn't take long; I like the sense of humor the dev has, and the math theme/storyline is fairly unique.”
- “The humor is great, the gameplay is awesome, and it introduces things I have never seen before (auto purchase).”
- “Pretty straightforward gameplay and a very funny story and mini-games that might even be more fun than the game itself.”
grinding
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
82%
Overall, players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game. While some find it tedious, especially in the early and midgame stages, many appreciate the balance and pacing that make the grinding feel rewarding rather than frustrating. The game's design, including automation features and engaging minigames, helps alleviate the grind, making it enjoyable for a significant portion of the player base.
- “Not grindy at all.”
- “No ads, and not that grindy.”
- “Not greedy, not grindy.”
- “After grinding for over a year, I find out the one thing I wanted to try, the custom theories, were locked behind a further 9 levels that the community randomly decided had to be solved without any help whatsoever.”
- “The early game is insanely boring, the midgame is tediously slow as you wait for new students.”
- “Can feel a bit grindy until you unlock auto prestige.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers robust optimization features, allowing players to customize automatic prestiges using mathematical formulas, which enhances the gameplay experience for those who enjoy optimization challenges. It runs smoothly on devices like the Note 10+, with no significant performance issues reported, although the story progression may feel slow initially. Overall, it is praised for its lack of monetization pressure and focus on math-based gameplay.
- “I especially love the ability to customize automatic prestiges with any math formula involving the game's variables, turning the game into an optimization problem.”
- “No performance issues, no money hungry devs, just a clicker about math.”
- “You can sink as much math and optimization as you want, but you can also just let the numbers zoom.”
- “A little slow at first (story-wise, not performance).”
- “No performance issues, no money-hungry devs, just a clicker about math.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by calming and engaging music that complements its compelling story and dark mode design. Players appreciate the relaxing ambiance and quality of life mechanics that enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable and immersive for long-term gameplay.
- “E^(x) has an interesting and compelling story, an appropriate atmosphere, and succinct, utilitarian layout and design.”
- “Very enjoyable, relaxing atmospheric music, and engaging gameplay that keeps you involved long-term.”
- “Great atmospheric music, pure dark mode theme.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be a surprisingly emotional experience, highlighting its wholesome nature and impactful storytelling despite its idle mechanics. The combination of fun gameplay and deep emotional resonance has led to a strong connection with the game, making it both engaging and memorable.
- “I've reached the end tonight, and it's so amazing to have a game about numbers that leaves such an emotional impact.”
- “Very fun and chill, not pay-to-win, easy to understand, very good and emotional storytelling.”
- “But it's just a really wholesome idle game, made by some super smart people.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players find the game highly replayable due to its engaging mini-games and puzzles, with recent updates enhancing this aspect further. The absence of paywalls and a more enjoyable gameplay experience compared to typical idle games contribute to its lasting appeal.
- “It's an idle game just as addicting as the rest, but 100,000 times more playable because it isn't filled with paywalls and casino-esque sounds and lights, making this the only truly playable idle game.”
- “I've been playing it pretty hard for a couple of days now, and it looks like I might be through about 3/4 of the achievements, so the replay value will probably come from the fairly well-executed mini-games (which are two different types of puzzles to complete).”
- “Edit: The latest update added lots of new replayability features, thank you!”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game is largely stable and enjoyable, with users reporting no significant glitches. However, a notable issue arises when completing mini-games, as the game occasionally freezes, preventing players from receiving stars and achievements, which impacts the overall experience.
- “The only bug I have found, which makes the rating a 4-star, is that when I complete a mini-game, regardless of difficulty, the game freezes up and I don't receive the stars and achievements along with it.”

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Exponential Idle is a tactical simulation game with business theme.

Exponential Idle is available on Mac OS, Phone, iPad, iPhone and others.

On average players spend around 32 hours playing Exponential Idle.

Exponential Idle was released on April 27, 2020.

Exponential Idle was developed by Conic Games.

Exponential Idle has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Exponential Idle is a single player game.

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