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Idle Apocalypse

89%Game Brain Score
humor, graphics
monetization, grinding
89% User Score Based on 10,000 reviews

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"Idle Apocalypse" is a cult-themed idle clicker game where you craft a tower, build rooms, and create monsters to do your bidding. With over 40 rooms and 20 unique monsters to unlock, you'll need to manage resources, strategize, and embrace your evil side to bring about the apocalypse. As you progress, upgrade and evolve your monsters, and cast spells to fend off any heroes who dare to stand in your way.

Idle Apocalypse screenshot
Idle Apocalypse screenshot
Idle Apocalypse screenshot
Idle Apocalypse screenshot
Idle Apocalypse screenshot
Idle Apocalypse screenshot
Idle Apocalypse screenshot
Idle Apocalypse screenshot
Idle Apocalypse screenshot
Idle Apocalypse screenshot
Idle Apocalypse screenshot
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89%
Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews
humor1.5k positive mentions
monetization1.3k negative mentions

  • Fun gameplay with engaging mechanics and witty dialogue.
  • Excellent visuals and charming pixel art style.
  • Progression can be made without paying, and ads are optional for rewards.
  • Slow progression, especially in the late game, can lead to boredom.
  • Some ads fail to play, resulting in lost rewards.
  • High prices for in-app purchases can feel excessive.
  • monetization
    1,559 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating that ads are optional and not intrusive, allowing for gameplay without constant interruptions. While many users enjoy the rewards from watching ads, some express frustration over the frequency and length of ads, as well as the high cost of in-app purchases, particularly for ad removal. Overall, the game strikes a balance between offering optional ads for bonuses and maintaining a fun, engaging experience without aggressive monetization tactics.

    • “A mobile game with entertainment at the forefront and monetization as an easily skipped option for those who want to contribute to the developers or get an extra boost.”
    • “The art is charming and detailed, it balances multiple resource/currency types very well, the dialogue and interactions are great, and the monetization is non-aggressive.”
    • “Microtransactions are present but are not forced upon you by relentless pay-to-play mechanics.”
    • “The one thing I have a problem with though, is the airship ads.”
    • “Ads are optional, but the rewards for watching them aren't worth the time spent.”
    • “The ads are annoying, and there is no variety to them.”
  • humor
    1,455 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in this game is widely praised for its charm and wit, with many players enjoying the quirky dialogue and interactions between characters, particularly the cultists and the main character, Sid. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to blend dark humor with lightheartedness, often resulting in genuine laughter. Overall, the humor is considered a standout feature, enhancing the gameplay experience and making it a memorable idle game.

    • “It's generously sprinkled with some light humor, so you're in for some laughs.”
    • “The dialogue is hilarious and fun, the gameplay is entertaining.”
    • “The characters, especially the minions, are adorable and the dialogue is hilarious.”
    • “Complete waste of time, not fun, not funny.”
  • graphics
    844 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their charming pixel art style, which evokes nostalgia and complements the game's humorous tone. Players appreciate the vibrant colors, detailed character designs, and the overall aesthetic that enhances the gameplay experience. While some mention minor issues with resolution or performance on older devices, the consensus is that the graphics are a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “The art style is very nice to look at overall and the designs of every character are great.”
    • “The graphics are cute and the game is fun for a little while but repetition starts to occur too early and it feels like you're waiting a ridiculous amount of time for nothing to happen.”
    • “The graphics are amazing and the ad song is so catchy it made me download the game and I'm not regretting it!”
    • “The graphics give me a headache.”
    • “I'm giving this a one because the graphics on this game suck straight up.”
    • “Nice concept, but the graphics... awful!”
  • gameplay
    698 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this idle game is generally praised for its fun mechanics, engaging progression system, and charming pixel art, making it more interactive than typical idle games. Players appreciate the humor and dialogue, which add to the overall experience, while the optional ads for rewards are seen as a positive feature rather than intrusive. However, some users note that the gameplay can become repetitive and slow, particularly in later stages, and there are concerns about aggressive monetization strategies that may hinder progression without spending money.

    • “The pixel art is well done, the gameplay isn't pay to win, and the rebirth cycle actually feels rewarding, so when you do restart, it doesn't take you too long to get back on your feet.”
    • “The game mechanics are super easy to understand, but it's challenging enough to keep me interested and invested.”
    • “With its charming gameplay, funny conversations between characters to keep you from getting bored, as well as the game having so many things to do.”
    • “On top of the aggressive money-making scheme behind it ($10 to remove ads when most games ask for $2-4), ridiculous price points for extra rooms and 1-creature only skins ($110 roughly to buy these) and selling things such as extra generators, double speed rooms, and auto attacking at an insane $10 each cost.. this would be fine if the game was fair about scaling, but the mechanics run you into forced time skips for successful micromanaging, bottlenecking your production fairly quickly as a force to get you to buy the extra rooms to compensate for resource deficits, and the almost required spending to get the things you'd like out of the 1-time only events.. this game, where a finite end exists, wishes you to pay out hundreds of dollars.”
    • “The gameplay is largely solid but eventually managing your economy becomes fiddly rather than interesting or challenging and progression becomes painfully slow.”
    • “The overall gameplay is very grindy, and it involves a lot of sitting around and waiting for my creatures to die.”
  • music
    426 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its catchy, retro-inspired tunes that enhance the overall experience. Many players appreciate the humor and charm of the soundtrack, which complements the game's visuals and character interactions. However, some users have noted issues with repetitive tracks and occasional glitches affecting playback, suggesting a desire for more variety in the music selection. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.

    • “The music slaps, it's much more interactive than many clicker games, and the sense of humor is great.”
    • “The music fits with the dark humor of it all.”
    • “The music is catchy and has a retro style to it that takes me back to my childhood.”
    • “The music fits how you feel running an evil tower; however, there's only one song that plays and it gets old.”
    • “The game updated and my sound effects and music became messed up.”
    • “Sometimes when switching between the tower and the heroes, the soundtracks blend or you stay on the soundtrack for the heroes when you switch to the tower.”
  • grinding
    239 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews for "grinding" in Idle Apocalypse present a mixed perspective. While many players appreciate the game's humor, art style, and engaging mechanics, they also note that it can be excessively grindy, particularly in the mid to late game, leading to feelings of tedium and frustration. Some players find the grinding necessary for progression enjoyable, while others feel it detracts from the overall experience, especially when it requires frequent micromanagement or leads to pay-to-win scenarios.

    • “You make a certain amount of one resource at the cost of another, so you have to swap back and forth to balance your material budgets. I find it not too tedious and fun.”
    • “Ads are completely optional; progression isn't the fastest, but you're definitely not grinding.”
    • “It's the only idle game that kept me playing since it's not too grindy.”
    • “And not being able to grind to a soft cap to gradually build up a boost, and instead waiting days and days to gain even a slight advance from the prior reset is horribly tedious.”
    • “The content is just very repetitive and if you don't like grinding the same thing over and over, you're going to get very bored.”
    • “Starts off okay, but soon becomes tedious as it forces either spending money or time to do anything.”
  • story
    154 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is widely praised for its humor, charm, and engaging dialogue, which adds depth to the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the well-crafted characters and the lighthearted, self-aware narrative that distinguishes it from typical idle games. While some feel the story could be expanded further, many find it entertaining and a significant aspect of the game's appeal.

    • “This is a game filled with love from the people who made it, and you can really tell from not only the quality of it but the little dialogue sections, the art style, and the story within it.”
    • “The story and gameplay are pretty phenomenal, the graphics are quite appealing, and the humor is certainly dark but it did grant me some honest laughs.”
    • “I love the plot twists and dialogue!”
    • “The game is very fun and addicting, but you never really get to see the other side of the story.”
    • “There's no tangible story, confusing goals, and it looks to be pay-to-win like most of them are these days.”
    • “I think this app deserves 5 stars because it is a good game, but the story is not okay because there is no story.”
  • replayability
    49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts exceptionally high replayability, with many players enjoying the ability to restart and experience the apocalypse repeatedly. Its engaging mechanics, humor, and unique art style contribute to a nearly infinite replay value, making it addictive and enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players. While some users noted the presence of microtransactions, the overall consensus highlights the game's strong replayability as a key feature.

    • “The game has incredible replayability and just enough comedy so that it is not plain but also not stupidly cringey.”
    • “An addictive game that's sure to give you dozens of hours of replayability.”
    • “Great game, very replayable as every time you get as far as you can or get to the end, you can start over stronger, I also love the retro style and music!”
    • “Replayability is medium - the game refreshes almost everything after an 'apocalypse' so you have a nearly fresh start to build up again.”
    • “Pretty enjoyable for casual players, still a bit early to be certain of replayability and long term play.”
    • “It has a lot of replayability potential.”
  • stability
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and crashing, particularly during ad playback and when performing multiple actions. Many players experience lost progress due to these issues, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While some users report no glitches, the overall sentiment leans towards the game being unstable and buggy, especially after recent updates.

    • “No glitches for me, and it's funny! I love the humor. I recommend this if you are bored and want a new, fun, addicting game.”
    • “The dialogue is interesting, and there have been no glitches so far.”
    • “But it's been increasingly aggravating that half of the time I watch the ads, the game freezes and I get no rewards.”
    • “Game freezes and crashes within 30 seconds of opening with the latest update; after the event ended, it worked normally until it froze on releasing a dragon, losing dragon and hero levels.”
    • “I like the theme of this idle game, but it crashes a lot, doesn't load the ads, and doesn't save the progress when it freezes.”
  • optimization
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many players report smooth performance and compatibility with older devices, others experience significant stuttering, crashes, and performance issues that detract from the experience. Despite these concerns, the charming aesthetic and engaging gameplay keep players entertained, though some call for further optimization updates.

    • “Very charming aesthetic, actually manages to be funny more often than not, and there's a resource management system that can always be optimized a little more.”
    • “Haven't had any issues at all so far, the ads give you rewards immediately, everything runs smoothly, and it remains entertaining with its self-aware commentary.”
    • “It's a fun offline game that runs smoothly.”
    • “It heats up my phone even with the built-in 'break mode' that reduces performance.”
    • “The game suffers massive stuttering slowness that results in an eventual freeze and crash.”
    • “Could do with a bit of a performance update, because sometimes it crashes my game, but otherwise great!”
  • character development
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development in the game is highly praised for its vibrant personality, charming designs, and engaging dialogue, contributing to a rich and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the creativity and appeal of the character designs, noting that they add significant heart and humor to the game. Overall, the combination of delightful visuals and well-crafted narratives enhances the game's character-driven storytelling.

    • “Bursting with personality, from the dialogue to the character designs and sprite work.”
    • “It's got delightful character design and a funny premise, and just overall a lot of character and heart to it that's sometimes really lacking in free mobile games.”
    • “It's real strength is the gorgeous art and zany characters - love all the extra work put into dialogue and character design!!”
    • “It actually has a narrative and some character development.”
  • atmosphere
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a quirky, lighthearted vibe, enhanced by retro pixel graphics and a comical art style. Players appreciate the fun and engaging environment, which stands out in contrast to the often repetitive nature of modern mobile games. Overall, the atmosphere is described as enjoyable and refreshing, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “Great atmosphere, great pixel graphics, has a retro feel to it, but a bit comical in a good way.”
    • “I love the lighthearted atmosphere created as you work to bring about the end of the universe.”
    • “The humor and atmosphere of the game makes it one of the best mobile games I've played.”
    • “This game is actually surprisingly fun and a breath of fresh air in an otherwise simplistic, repetitive atmosphere which is modern mobile games.”
    • “Wait times are great if you're a truly casual phone-game player, and if you like 8-to-32 bit games with atmosphere, you're in for a treat!”
    • “Really fun, and I appreciate the old arcade style atmosphere.”
  • emotional
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a mix of emotional responses, highlighting frustration with the game's pay system and resource management, which can create a sense of obligation to play even when they don't want to. Despite these issues, some find moments of heartwarming connection, particularly during themed updates like Valentine's, suggesting that the game can evoke both disappointment and warmth.

    • “This is heartbreaking.”
    • “Dare I say heartwarming.”

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4h Median play time
3h Average play time
2-4h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 5 analyzed playthroughs

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