Idle World

"Idle World" is a single-player simulation game with striking visuals and a memorable soundtrack. As a god-like figure, players craft a world from cubes, creating life and landscapes after the Big Bang. Despite some humor and imaginative possibilities, the game is plagued by bugs and annoying ads, and requires much grinding for progress. The game's description boasts of creating a thriving pixel planet with endless possibilities.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

42%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,180 reviews

gameplay20 positive mentions

monetization1,048 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging concept, allowing players to build and upgrade their own planet.
Graphics and design are appealing, making the gameplay visually enjoyable.
The inclusion of fun facts and educational content adds an interesting layer to the game.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, including forced ads that interrupt gameplay and require watching to progress.
There is no 'buy max' option for upgrades, making the process tedious as players have to click repeatedly.
The game frequently crashes, especially after updates, leading to loss of progress and frustrating gameplay.

monetization
1,084 mentions
3 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements, with players reporting unskippable ads appearing every few minutes, often interrupting gameplay. Many users express frustration over being forced to watch ads to access upgrades or bonuses, leading to a gameplay experience that feels more like an ad-watching session than an enjoyable game. While some players are willing to tolerate ads for optional rewards, the overwhelming frequency and lack of choice in ad viewing have resulted in numerous complaints and a significant drop in overall enjoyment.
- “The game itself could be pretty fun, but the monetization is so in your face that it sucks any fun out of the experience.”
- “It's an amazing game that has almost no ads; barely any ads. The one thing I don't really like all that much is how expensive the upgrades get. If you could at least lower the prices by 25%, that would be nice and make this review a 5 stars.”
- “When you pay for 'no ads', get ready because you still have to watch ads to get boosts and other little bonuses... pretty dirty, not going to lie.”
- “It's a very addictive game though, hitting the home button and re-entering the app gets rid of ads very quickly for me.”
- “The sheer volume of ads it throws at you for no benefit is mad.”
- “The game is completely ruined by how many ads you get.”
gameplay
104 mentions
19 % positive mentions
68 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, particularly for fans of idle clicker mechanics, but it is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of intrusive ads that disrupt the experience. Many players express frustration over the frequency and timing of these ads, which often appear during critical gameplay moments, leading to a perception that the game prioritizes ad revenue over user experience. While some appreciate the core mechanics and concept, the excessive advertising ultimately detracts from the overall enjoyment and playability of the game.
- “Good game, addictive gameplay and addictive music.”
- “Absolutely superb idle clicker with great graphics and gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is easy to figure out and the fun facts are cool to read.”
- “The main problem is the ads pop up at random times during gameplay, which is highly irritating.”
- “Game mechanics are also behind ads and makes the gameplay slow and tedious.”
- “Too many ads popping up during gameplay and then wants you to watch more ads for rewards.”
graphics
47 mentions
60 % positive mentions
34 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive generally positive feedback, with many users praising their quality and aesthetic appeal. However, the enjoyment of the visuals is often overshadowed by frequent ad interruptions, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience. While some players find the graphics to be superb and engaging, others criticize them as inconsistent or lacking depth, indicating a need for further refinement.
- “The graphics are amazing.”
- “Absolutely superb idle clicker with great graphics and gameplay.”
- “Good concept and really great game graphics, it just needs a bit more help in the execution.”
- “Tap mechanic useless at stagnant 200 multiple idle generating worlds new unlock requirements are displayed no option for max buyout (max 100) tapping multiple times can result in gross popups completing landmarks/continents feels unfulfilling aesthetically the graphics for this game are laughable.”
- “Straight up trash graphics.”
- “Okay game, graphics are pretty low, probably made worse by the sheer amount of ad links all over the screen.”
stability
25 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is severely compromised, with users reporting frequent freezes and crashes shortly after launching the app. Many players experience interruptions during gameplay, particularly when attempting to watch ads or access certain features, leading to lost progress and frustration. Despite initial smooth performance, the game becomes increasingly unstable, prompting users to uninstall or seek fixes without success.
- “As soon as I open the app, it loads to the screen where it tells me how much energy I've gained while I was away, freezes, then crashes.”
- “It freezes every 1-2 minutes and you lose all the progress you've made and have to keep repeating all the upgrading you've done just to have it freeze again.”
- “Game is fun and easy to play with a nice premise and a great look to it, but it's frustratingly buggy after the recent update, continually freezing and needing to be closed and restarted, losing progress each time.”
music
17 mentions
53 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and calming qualities, enhancing the overall experience with smooth and enjoyable tunes. However, many users express frustration with ads that interrupt their personal music, suggesting a need for a solution that allows for uninterrupted gameplay. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, the ad interruptions detract from the enjoyment for some players.
- “This is a beautiful game, nice and easy with a pleasing look and relaxing music and sounds.”
- “The music is also very nice, and the whole app is just amazing.”
- “Great game, love the music.”
- “I understand that a free app needs ads, but these ads pause your music.”
- “If you play your music over the ad, the ad pauses until you click the ad, taking you to the Play Store and away from your game.”
- “Use ads that do not stop your music.”
grinding
16 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and repetitive, particularly due to the lack of a "buy max" option for upgrades, which forces them to click repeatedly for small increments. This leads to a frustrating experience, especially after multiple prestiges, as the gameplay becomes monotonous and slows down significantly with cooldowns and ad interruptions. Overall, while the game starts off enjoyable, the grinding mechanics quickly diminish its appeal.
- “However, you can't upgrade anything in quantities of more than 100, which ends up making this game incredibly tedious after you get past the initial grind.”
- “As others have said, it would be great to have a 'make max' or anything greater than 100; it just becomes tedious, repetitive, and boring with each prestige.”
- “Pretty fun for a short while, but the game feels very tedious without a 'buy max' button at higher prestige multipliers, and the game is small enough that it runs out of meaningful content in like a day.”
story
13 mentions
23 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth, with players expressing frustration over repetitive missions and the overwhelming presence of ads that disrupt gameplay. While some appreciate the realistic mechanics and the concept of multiple planets, many feel that the game becomes tedious due to exploitative features and the need for constant ad engagement to progress. Overall, the narrative elements are overshadowed by gameplay issues and a desire for more engaging content.
- “Multiple planets and the mechanics and story are realistic and good.”
- “Mission reset after a prestige and gems stay with you, so you can reset and farm gems through missions.”
- “The idea itself is good; however, the game is broken. I have 18,000x prestige and 500 diamonds (because of missions). I am not even kidding, I played for only 3 days.”
- “The idea itself is good; however, the game is broken. I am not talking about the ads right now. I have 18,000x prestige and 500 diamonds (because of missions). I am not even kidding; I played for only 3 days. This game has a weak spot; once you exploit it, you have nothing else to do in the game. Maybe the developers can fix this by making you able to reset your progress every 24 hours because that's the weak spot.”
- “Way too many unskippable ads, and every time they play, it opens the shop and the missions tabs, which then have to be closed manually.”
- “Game is an ad machine; you spend 50% of your time just watching ads. Missions are easy, but blocks are expensive, and there are a lot of upgrades to do along with a lot of bugs.”
humor
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting its inclusion of funny and interesting facts that enhance the overall experience. However, some users also mention that certain bugs detract from the enjoyment, despite finding the flaws amusing. Overall, the humor is seen as a positive aspect, contributing to the game's charm.
- “This game has 2 massive hilarious flaws.”
- “I gave it two stars however, as I am a big fan of how it's designed and it shows funny and interesting facts every once in a while.”
- “A good game with funny things to say and it has Mars!”
atmosphere
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users highlight the atmosphere as a critical element of gameplay, emphasizing its importance in both construction and survival aspects. The ability to unlock or enhance the atmosphere is seen as a key mechanic, particularly in preventing natural disasters. Overall, the atmosphere is portrayed as a vital and engaging component of the game experience.
- “- prevent a natural catastrophe by unlocking the atmosphere.”
- “I had spent billions building the atmosphere only to lose approximately.”
- “Can you unlock the atmosphere?”
- “- Prevent a natural catastrophe by unlocking the atmosphere.”
optimization
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game faces significant performance issues across all devices, leading to lag and slow build times, particularly when managing multiple planets. While the addition of version 2.0 improved smoothness, the overall optimization remains lacking, especially on mid-range devices. Players express a desire for better optimization to enhance gameplay experience.
- “It's a good time killer; I wish Earth and Mars could be optimized, and build times shortened for the bigger purchases. Version 2.0 was a great addition to the game, and it runs so smoothly, but with all three planets being worked on, the game is too laggy to worry about Earth or Mars.”
- “The game suffers from considerable performance issues on any phone.”
- “It's a good time killer, but I wish Earth and Mars could be optimized. Build times should be shortened for the bigger purchases. Version 2.0 was a great addition to the game; it runs so smoothly, but with all three planets being worked on, the game is too laggy to worry about Earth or Mars.”
- “Unoptimized even for a mid-range device.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional response to the game is largely negative, with players expressing frustration over intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay. One reviewer noted a lack of emotional engagement, suggesting that the experience may not improve significantly over time. Overall, the game's mechanics seem to detract from any potential emotional connection.