Idle Space Manager

About

Idle Space Manager is a single player simulation game. It was developed by ColdFire Games GmbH and was released on March 22, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"Idle Space Manager" is an offline, idle cash game where you manage a fleet of spaceships and collect income from their hauls. By upgrading hangars, researching new ships, and investing in your company, you can build yourself into a tycoon of the incremental galaxy. Expand your tower, automate your processes, and play at your own pace.

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

Single-Player

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,243 reviews

graphics46 positive mentions

monetization114 negative mentions

The game features beautiful pixel art and a relaxing atmosphere, making it enjoyable to play.
It's a simple and straightforward idle game that allows for casual play without the need for constant attention.
The optional ads for boosts are not intrusive, allowing players to progress without feeling forced to watch them.

The game lacks depth and variety, quickly becoming repetitive with minimal content to engage players.
There are excessive ads that can disrupt gameplay, making progress feel slow and frustrating without watching them.
Once players reach the endgame content, there is little incentive to continue playing, leading to boredom.

monetization
129 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads, which they feel detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate that ads are optional and can provide boosts, others argue that the game heavily relies on watching ads to progress, making it feel more like an ad delivery service than a game. Additionally, the cost of removing ads is considered high by some, leading to perceptions of the game as a cash grab.
- “When you buy no ads, it is literally no ads at all for everything that would otherwise require ads, and you still get the bonus.”
- “Still, the ads and the other microtransactions are not needed to enjoy the game.”
- “I think the microtransactions are a bit overpriced, but you don't really need them to progress.”
- “The amount of ads it expects you to watch can get a bit ridiculous if you want all the boosts.”
- “I genuinely think that I spend more time watching the ads on this than actually playing, and there doesn't seem to be any incentive to get any further in the game as it's all the same throughout.”
- “This game exists to farm money for the dev with the crazy amount of ads.”
graphics
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive generally positive feedback, with many players praising the art style, pixelated visuals, and overall aesthetic appeal. However, some users express disappointment that the graphics are not complemented by substantial gameplay, leading to a perception of the game as lacking depth despite its visual charm. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight, they are often seen as underutilized in the context of the game's mechanics.
- “Beautiful graphics and solid gameplay.”
- “I love the graphics and concept.”
- “This game is amazing, the art style is beautiful and the ads aren't too invasive.”
- “You aren't forced to watch anything, but it's really over aggressive, and $11 is an absurd ask for what is some graphics on a screen and some numbers that go up.”
- “Lacks all aesthetic charm that I would expect from a game like this.”
- “Ugly graphics and quite boring.”
gameplay
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its simplicity and lack of depth, often describing it as repetitive and shallow. While the graphics are praised for their beauty, the gameplay is criticized for being overly reliant on ads and lacking engaging mechanics, leading to a generally boring experience. Some users express hope for future updates to enhance gameplay variety and depth, but currently, it feels like a standard idle game with minimal challenge.
- “The gameplay is simple and straightforward, while the art style is clean and appealing.”
- “So far it's a great game, the gameplay goes quite quickly which is great, no bugs so far either, I like that you have the option to watch ads to reroll pilots and get boosts, just adds to the game, overall enjoying it.”
- “Simple yet addicting gameplay.”
- “Extremely slow, boring, and lacks any depth to gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is very shallow, with not much in the way of actual content.”
- “No strategy or gameplay.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its calming and soothing qualities, fitting well with the overall theme and enhancing the retro graphics. However, some players express frustration over the inability to turn it off and suggest that it can become monotonous or even sleepy. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the atmosphere, there are calls for more variety and control options.
- “Music's pretty calming and fits well with the theme, and I'm liking the styling/graphics.”
- “Soothing music, and I dig the pixel art.”
- “Pretty relaxing amazing bgm soundtrack and sfx.”
- “There's no way to turn the music off, there's very little sense of accomplishment (you don't even get to see the goods you're supposedly shipping), and worst of all, when you put the game into multi-window mode, it just pauses.”
- “First movies, then music, and now the game industry are all shifting towards quantity over quality.”
- “Music kinda makes you sleepy.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth, with players noting the absence of a narrative, missions, or quests. While the idle clicker mechanics are appreciated, many users express a desire for more engaging content, such as ship customization and side missions, to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as solid but in need of significant story development to retain player interest.
- “Clean graphics, but it could use a bit more story development.”
- “Some sort of missions or skirmishes with the different ships would make the game great.”
- “I wish they had other things to do, like maybe ship customization or side missions, but other than that, it's a solid game.”
- “No prestige system, no storyline, nothing except an occasional box that you need to watch an ad to open.”
- “The game isn't bad for an idle mini-type game, but there is no story, depth, or anything.”
- “This game does not have enough story or plot to engage players.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback; while some users report smooth performance and enjoyable gameplay, others have experienced slowdowns and stuttering issues. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly among players.
- “Beautiful and runs smoothly.”
- “It's fun and runs smoothly.”
- “Even before this, it was acting slow and stuttering!”
- “The game frequently lags, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops, which ruined the immersion.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the core mechanics of idle farming and upgrading, finding them enjoyable and well-implemented, though the potential for repetitive grinding may vary based on individual preferences.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that emotional investment in the game is crucial, suggesting that if a pay-to-win model is implemented, it should still allow for meaningful progression to foster a connection with the game's narrative and characters. This highlights the importance of balancing monetization with player engagement to enhance emotional experiences.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the games are stable, with no forced ads and a bug-free experience, contributing to overall enjoyment.
- “There are never any forced ads, and the games are fun and bug-free.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never lags or freezes.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing randomness in pilot gender distribution, with a notable skew towards female characters, which players find entertaining.
- “I found it pretty funny that the RNG on pilot gender seems to be about 90% women, 5% aliens, and 5% men.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the character design and concept, highlighting their creativity and appeal.
- “I love the character design and concept.”
- “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing for meaningful choices that impact the story.”
- “Each character feels unique and evolves in ways that make the narrative more engaging.”