Increlution

About

"Increlution is a single-player fantasy role-playing game with a focus on time management and survival. As generations pass, players must plan and strategize their actions using a queue system to increase their chances of survival against the ever-increasing pressure of time. With roguelite elements, death is not the end, but a new beginning with improved instincts from previous lives."

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Play Modes

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

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 900 reviews

gameplay48 positive mentions

grinding35 negative mentions

Increlution offers a unique blend of incremental and idle gameplay, allowing players to automate tasks after completing them multiple times, which creates a satisfying sense of progression.
The game features a compelling story that unfolds as players progress, keeping them engaged and motivated to continue playing.
The developer is responsive to community feedback and regularly updates the game, ensuring a steady flow of new content and improvements.

The game can feel repetitive, as players often have to complete the same tasks multiple times before unlocking automation, leading to a grindy experience.
It requires frequent manual input, which detracts from the idle aspect, making it less suitable for players looking for a true idle game experience.
Some players have reported that the pacing slows down significantly in later chapters, making progress feel tedious and less rewarding.

gameplay
153 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
67%
2%
The gameplay of Increlution is characterized by a blend of addictive incremental mechanics and a mix of active and idle play, allowing players to automate tasks while still engaging in strategic decision-making. While many players appreciate the pacing and introduction of new mechanics, some criticize the repetitive nature and limited meaningful choices, leading to a sense of stagnation in later stages. Overall, the game offers a unique take on the idle genre, appealing primarily to fans of incremental games, though it may not satisfy everyone due to its simplistic visuals and gameplay loop.
- “Increlution is an incredibly addictive game with very simplistic visuals and an appealing speed-run like gameplay mixed with calm automation to make you stronger over time.”
- “The base mechanics are simple but they are used in some creative ways.”
- “The gameplay allows for you to queue production and then afk, and it will pause when it finishes.”
- “The gameplay is like if the developer experienced the disappointing feeling of waking up to check your progress only to realize that you forgot to set things up to run overnight.”
- “Very bare-bones gameplay even for an idle game and even the choices you get in this game feel like they don't matter.”
- “The game is literally designed to play itself for the vast majority of 'gameplay time' in a way that at first was intriguing, but ultimately is boring and wasteful.”
story
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
68%
3%
The game's story is engaging and serves as a compelling backdrop for its incremental mechanics, encouraging players to progress through various tasks and unlock new content. While the plot is generally linear and not groundbreaking, it features humorous elements and offers enough depth to keep players invested over long play sessions. Overall, the narrative enhances the gameplay experience, making it more than just a typical idle game.
- “The main fact that has contributed to me spending so much time on this game is that it is all text-based and very story-driven.”
- “The story is compelling, there is decent space for optimizing your gameplay, there are new intriguing mechanics introduced as you progress so it doesn't get boring, one can be more active or more idle, as they choose.”
- “This game perfectly captures that feeling alongside an interesting story.”
- “The story is extremely linear; however, approaching each wall has some variance in what you prioritize and when.”
- “The story is not exceptional but it only covers one run and is good enough to give some context to your actions, which is a plus compared to many idle games where you do things just because it gives you bonuses to progress.”
- “With a minimalist interface, no music, a barebones (and ultimately meaningless) story, this game would have to stand on its gameplay, and doesn’t.”
grinding
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
3%
95%
The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while it can be tedious and repetitive, especially in the mid to late game, many players appreciate the sense of progression and the ability to automate tasks after significant effort. Some find the grind enjoyable and rewarding, particularly for those who enjoy incremental gameplay, but others feel it detracts from the overall experience due to its slow pace and lack of engaging decisions. Overall, the grind is seen as a necessary but often frustrating part of the game.
- “It's not as bad as, say, Idle Stellar's demo (where the tedious grind only progresses when the game is running, while offline progress works only for short and trivial side stuff), but it is the worst part of the game.”
- “After the first 5 chapters, the game becomes far too tedious to be fun anymore.”
- “There aren't any interesting decisions to make; you are at best grinding out the ability to automate a task so you can stop playing the game, and well, even for an idle game, that seems to be the opposite of what's enjoyable.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
70%
15%
The graphics of Increlution are characterized by their simplicity and minimalism, featuring clean visuals that prioritize functionality over aesthetics. While some players appreciate the straightforward design and find it intuitive, others may be disappointed by the lack of elaborate graphics or immersive visuals. Overall, the game’s simplistic graphical style aligns with its addictive gameplay, appealing primarily to those who prefer a more streamlined experience.
- “The graphical style is crisp and straightforward.”
- “I'm usually turned off by simple graphics, but this game has a clean and rather intuitive UI.”
- “The graphics are very clean and the story is captivating (I did not think I would care about the story, but it's proving to be very interesting).”
- “This thing could probably run on a Nintendo Switch pretty easily as it has no fancy graphics beyond progress bars, a handful of icons, and a scrolling log of story item progression.”
- “There's no flashy graphics or art though at the moment, so if you need that for game immersion, this game won't be for you.”
- “It has no music at all, and no graphics to speak of.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
60%
20%
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many users noting the absence of any soundtrack or sound effects, which they feel detracts from the overall experience. Some players express a desire for at least minimal music, such as looping tracks, to enhance gameplay, while others are indifferent and willing to mute the game entirely. Overall, the lack of music is seen as a significant shortcoming, especially in a genre that could benefit from a more engaging audio backdrop.
- “I relaxed for 5 ♥♥♥♥ing minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
- “What song is that in the video?”
- “- a soundtrack (maybe a looping chill music?)”
- “My only half-complaint is that the game has no music.”
- “With a minimalist interface, no music, a barebones (and ultimately meaningless) story, this game would have to stand on its gameplay, and doesn’t.”
- “Would have liked if it had some music as it is right now, there is no music or sound.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The game's optimization features allow for significant progress, but they are not essential for success, making it forgiving for players who prefer a more relaxed experience. While there are opportunities for strategic optimization, particularly for those who enjoy micro-managing, the gameplay can become repetitive, as players must repeatedly grind through similar content regardless of their optimization efforts. Overall, the balance between optimization and casual play is well-received, though some players may find the lack of variety in progression limiting.
- “Adjacent to this, the game is also very forgiving in terms of optimization - there's a lot less punishment for sub-optimal play than other looper-incrementals I've seen around, as even with all of the tools the game gives you to be able to easily optimize fairly well, you'll still make noticeable progress no matter what.”
- “My favorite time management game, all about optimization with a relaxing experience.”
- “Very enjoyable, lots of room for optimization and strategy.”
- “There's no real optimization to speak of since you have to hit each rung on the ladder to proceed, and you can only proceed to the next rung once you've ground up enough experience to reach it.”
- “Quickly you realize that no amount of optimization (or really any skill) will keep you from having to play the same thing over and over, and worse, each new area you discover then is the same as the old.”
- “Increlution instead alternates between 10-15 minutes per run of complete non-interactivity and the remainder of a run being a careful hunt for optimization to get the most experience you can out of your current life before health decay catches up to you.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted through its engaging and often hilarious story, which offers players various paths to explore. Players find amusement in the contrast between the time spent on early chapters and the grind required later on, adding a layer of irony to the experience. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with a sense of discovery, making it enjoyable despite some repetitive elements.
- “The story portion is also kind of hilarious, worth it to read through.”
- “The story is fairly engaging and humorous, and there's a lot of opportunities for choosing different paths through the chapters.”
- “Finally, the unfolding story provides a sense of discovery and a bit of humor.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The game is praised for its lack of microtransactions, with players appreciating that it feels like a genuine passion project rather than a cash grab. Reviewers express satisfaction with the absence of hidden costs and commend the developer's commitment to creating a polished experience that prioritizes player feedback.
- “The game doesn't have any hidden microtransactions, and I hope that it'll stay this way.”
- “These types of games can easily prey on users for microtransactions, so I encourage you to spend in support of a game that doesn't do so.”
- “There are no microtransactions or any of the other nonsense that plagues the genre, and the dev values player feedback and discussion and genuinely just wants to make a fun game.”
- “I'm especially happy that there are no microtransactions and am happy to pay the small amount this costs.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game offers significant replayability, with bonuses for each playthrough and a new game plus (NG+) feature, making it an excellent value for players seeking extensive content for a low price. Users note that the replay value is substantial, with some claiming it feels virtually endless.
- “It's also designed to be replayable, with bonuses awarded for each playthrough.”
- “If you enjoy getting a lot of content for a small price ($4 for hundreds of hours plus new game plus replayability), then this game is for you.”
- “The replayability is literally endless.”
- “If you like to get a lot of content for a small price ($4 for hundreds of hours + new game plus replayability), then this game is for you.”
- “Update: decent replay value.”
- “The replayability is literally forever.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users feel that engaging with news during idle moments enhances their emotional connection to the content, suggesting that distractions like books or videos can detract from fully experiencing the emotional depth of a game.
- “Reading the news was the best during those idle parts; a book or watching something can pull you out of the emotional state needed to fully appreciate it.”
- “The game masterfully captures the essence of human emotions, making every decision feel weighty and impactful.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the character arcs; their struggles and triumphs resonated with me on a personal level.”