Idle Idle GameDev

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Idle Idle GameDev is a single player casual simulation game. It received positive reviews from players.

Make idle games while being idle

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83%Audience ScoreBased on 1,281 reviews

gameplay21 positive mentions

monetization80 negative mentions

Unique and creative concept combining idle and strategy elements with a good sense of progression and humor.
No forced ads; ads are optional and only for bonuses, providing a non-intrusive user experience.
Engaging gameplay with depth and customization, allowing players to balance employees and game features.

Severe performance issues including lag, overheating, and excessive battery drain, especially on mobile devices.
Many game-breaking bugs including UI elements not updating, incorrect numbers, progression stalls, and save/load failures.
Poor user interface design with confusing layouts, lack of explanations or tutorials, and inconvenient button placements.

monetization
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
6%
79%
The game features a monetization model centered on optional ads and in-app purchases, with no forced or intrusive ads, which many users appreciate. However, the prices for removing ads and other purchases are considered excessively high by several players, and some report bugs affecting ads and purchase functionality. Overall, the monetization is seen as non-aggressive and respectful, though improvements in pricing and technical issues are desired.
- “Behind the seemingly plain interface hides an amazing idle game, made all the better by the fact that it forces nearly no ads on you through "have to have" bonus reward nonsense.”
- “Also, and this is a great point: no ads are shown unless you actively press the button for gaining free stuff in exchange for watching an ad.”
- “Also the monetization seems fair and completely optional.”
- “If I were the developer I'd be too embarrassed to put this on the store, let alone charge up to $100 for in-game purchases.”
- “In-app purchases are ridiculously expensive which ruins any plans you might have to support the developer.”
- “Also too expensive to get rid of ads (the $20 might not even get rid of them completely!). I'd recommend avoiding for now.”
stability
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is consistently described as heavily buggy, with frequent glitches in the user interface, inaccurate or delayed stat updates, and performance issues such as lag and crashes. Despite these stability problems, many users still find the game enjoyable and engaging, though the bugs significantly impact the overall experience.
- “The game is interesting and somewhat entertaining, but it is buggy as hell, lags badly, and glitches out frequently to the point that it appears on the verge of crashing.”
- “Ironically, the game is a bit buggy, slow to respond to taps, runs heavy and not smoothly, and loses progress when closed, forcing a restart from the beginning.”
- “Concept is great, no intrusive ads, good progression, but the interface is buggy as hell; numbers update randomly, buttons remain disabled until switching views, and the battery drain is atrocious.”
gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
31%
9%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun, engaging, and somewhat deep mechanics with a good balance of active and idle elements, offering a solid progression and pacing. However, some players note issues with unclear explanations of certain mechanics, occasional visual bugs, optimization problems, and a desire for clearer tutorials or UI improvements. Overall, it is considered a refreshing and well-designed idle game with unique ideas and low ad interference.
- “Fun game with really cool mechanics.”
- “Great concept and solid mechanics.”
- “Excellent idle game that allows for a ton of active gameplay without arbitrary stumbling blocks.”
- “Some of the mechanics aren't explained properly, and the UI isn't very appealing.”
- “I wish the game was clearer about what certain elements mean and how they affect gameplay.”
- “Some icons could use a brief explanation when pressed, although the gameplay is generally straightforward.”
optimization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
68%
18%
The game offers an enjoyable core experience but suffers significantly from poor optimization, causing lag, slow responsiveness, visual bugs, and high battery drain. Performance often worsens over time, with issues like overheating and data loss affecting gameplay. Players recommend substantial code optimization to improve stability and smoothness.
- “Usually most idle games run smoothly on my Galaxy A20e, but this one has noticeable performance issues.”
- “The game is fun, but it is slow to respond to taps and runs heavily, causing it to not run smoothly.”
- “Performance worsens over time and is generally dreadful.”
- “The core of the game is fun, but it is ruined by poor performance and countless bugs.”
- “Performance is dreadful and becomes exceedingly worse over time.”
- “Very poorly optimized and can cause overheating and intense battery usage.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The game features simple and straightforward graphics with smooth animations and a unique aesthetic that many find appealing, though some users note it lacks visual complexity. There are occasional graphical glitches, such as blinking HUD elements, but overall the polished yet basic visuals support the gameplay effectively.
- “Not even some huge 3D games with high-end graphics have the same effect.”
- “Graphics are smooth as well!”
- “I personally like the polish of the graphics and animations.”
- “The game is overall pretty good but progress is a bit slow (at the start) and it becomes a bit boring over time due to the lack of visuals.”
- “Very straightforward with limited visuals.”
- “The game is pretty fun though I have to give it four stars because there is a graphical error where the HUD will continue to blink in and out of reality.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a light, wry humor that feels natural and enhances the experience without being forced or overwhelming. Players appreciate the silly and amusing elements, such as quirky concepts and funny milestones, which add charm and fun to the gameplay. While not deeply unique or storyline-driven, the humor is well-received as a positive, entertaining aspect of the game.
- “I figured the developers ran out of ideas and made a clicker game about making clicker games, and though that's exactly what it is, I find it a lot of fun with some wry humor thrown in.”
- “Plus a good silly humor that really gives a shine to the whole game.”
- “It has humor in small doses, well thought out mechanics, and way more depth than it first seems.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
Users consistently note the absence of background music in the game, which detracts from the overall atmosphere and liveliness. While gameplay and other aspects are praised, many feel the experience would be improved significantly with the addition of a soundtrack. Some report music options not functioning, leading to a lack of in-game music despite settings.
- “Wish there was some kind of background music or something.”
- “The only thing this game is missing is a soundtrack of some sort.”
- “I like this game, it needs music though.”
- “One is the absence of background music or any audio that would help to liven up the gaming experience.”
- “Music doesn't work, only sfx even with music enabled.”
- “I wish there was music in game though it makes for a boring experience.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The story is minimal and unobtrusive, avoiding heavy-handed tutorials or complex narratives, which some players appreciate. However, the quests are poorly scaled at higher levels, and the game lacks a unique or engaging storyline with distinctive humor.
- “I like that it doesn't try to beat you over the head with some convoluted storyline tutorial that interrupts me every two seconds.”
- “My only issue is that towards the upper end, the random quests are very poorly scaled.”
- “For instance, I'll get a quest to have 3qi quality and 300qi initial players.”
- “Then you get research a bit later, then you get structuring after a couple minutes of having research, then recursion once you do the mission.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a fairly grindy but addictive gameplay loop that remains enjoyable, especially for fans of casual grinding. While some find it more grind-intensive, others appreciate its quicker progression compared to typical idle games. Overall, the grinding aspect is engaging without feeling overly tedious.
- “It's very addicting, but it gets really grindy. Still a 5-star game because it's one of the most addicting mobile games I have ever played.”
- “The game is fairly grindy, but it only took 15 minutes to get past the first stage.”
- “Cool game and really enjoyable if you like casual grinding games.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Replayability is hindered by the game's failure to recognize key achievements, which blocks access to endgame content and limits the incentive to continue playing.
- “Got max fans but the game doesn't recognize it, so it won't give me the achievement that is walling off the remaining content (endgame research) and by extension replayability.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks atmosphere, notably due to the absence of music and other immersive elements, which affects the overall experience despite being otherwise solid.

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Idle Idle GameDev is a casual simulation game.

Idle Idle GameDev is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

On average players spend around 12 hours playing Idle Idle GameDev.

Idle Idle GameDev was developed by Lutsgames.

Idle Idle GameDev has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Idle Idle GameDev for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Idle Idle GameDev is a single player game.

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