Idle Island Inc

About

"Idle Island Inc." is a simulation game where players create and manage their own island. Start with a small plot of land and develop it by building various structures, extracting resources, and expanding territory. Manage resources, complete quests, and upgrade buildings for increased profits, even when offline. The game features idle progression, offering a casual and low-maintenance gameplay experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,573 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

monetization74 negative mentions

The game is easy to play and serves as a great time killer.
Many players find the concept of building islands enjoyable and satisfying.
The game has potential for fun progression and offers a one-time ad removal purchase.

The game is plagued by excessive and forced ads, making it frustrating to play.
Many users report that the game frequently crashes or fails to load, rendering it unplayable.
The gameplay can feel repetitive and slow, leading to boredom after a short time.

monetization
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized for its aggressive and intrusive ad placements, with many players expressing frustration over mandatory ads that disrupt gameplay and hinder progression. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses, the overwhelming frequency of ads—often required for advancement—leads to a negative experience, prompting calls for a more balanced approach or a trial period without ads. Overall, the monetization model detracts significantly from the enjoyment of the game, with many players feeling that it prioritizes revenue over user experience.
- “No ads. Amazing.”
- “5 stars for actually being true to the no ads option.”
- “5 stars for actually being true to the no ads option.”
- “Too aggressive and messy with ads. I have nothing against developers making their money, but I do have a problem with developers that just shove ads haphazardly into their game.”
- “Ads aren't just for bonuses; they are required for advancement at a certain point.”
- “No game with forced ads is worth playing.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
38%
25%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the fun idle mechanics and minimal ads, while others criticize it as lacking depth and engagement, suggesting it is more suited for passive viewing than active playing.
- “Pretty good so far, not too many ads and fun idle gameplay.”
- “Love the mechanics of the game.”
- “The worst gameplay I've ever seen.”
- “So if you like to watch a game over play a game, I would recommend Twitch; there is no gameplay here.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
Players express frustration over the game not saving music and sound settings, leading to unexpected loud sounds upon reloading. However, the ambient music is praised for its calming and hypnotic qualities, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Super calming music and there's something about the sand being poured that hypnotizes me.”
- “Please make it where this game saves the settings for music, sound, vibration, etc. because every time you exit the game and then load it back up, it resets the sound and music. If your device's volume is up, it starts making some loud sounds.”
- “It's interesting to see what it becomes eventually, like the ambient music.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some users praise them as "super nice" and enjoyable, others criticize them for being too plain and lacking detail. Overall, the visual quality seems to significantly impact players' enjoyment of the game.
- “Nice and enjoyable app, graphics are super nice.”
- “The graphics are subpar and lack detail.”
- “The visual quality is disappointing and feels outdated.”
- “The character models look rough and unpolished.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs that prevent them from starting or progressing, including freezing at the loading screen and even causing device resets. Overall, these technical problems severely hinder the gameplay experience.
- “Extremely buggy intro that won't let you even get started without freezing.”
- “Looks like a fun game, but I can't get past the loading screen; it just glitches out and exits the game. Please fix this.”
- “The game glitches a lot for me and reset my phone completely.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users consistently find the humor in the game to be enjoyable and entertaining, indicating a positive reception overall.
- “Funny and enjoyable!”
- “Funny and enjoyable!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its amazing performance, indicating that it runs smoothly and efficiently across various systems.
- “Amazing performance”