Incremental Adventures

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Incremental Adventures is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Gniller and was released on August 11, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A minimalistic Idle game where combat is fully automated.

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 662 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

grinding15 negative mentions

Incremental Adventures is a fun and addictive idle game that offers a satisfying progression system, allowing players to watch their numbers grow significantly over time.
The game features a simple and minimalist UI, making it easy to navigate while focusing on strategy and optimization of hero stats and upgrades.
It's a great game to play in the background, as it allows for offline progress and can be checked on periodically without requiring constant attention.

The game becomes repetitive and grindy after a certain point, with many players feeling that it loses its appeal once the initial excitement of progression fades.
There is a lack of meaningful content and variety in gameplay, as many mechanics become irrelevant after a few prestige layers, leading to a sense of stagnation.
The complexity of the game's mechanics can be overwhelming for new players, with insufficient explanations leading to confusion about optimal strategies and progression.

gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
72%
6%
The gameplay is characterized by endless progression and engaging mechanics, offering a diverse experience with hidden upgrades that keep players intrigued. However, many users note that after an initial learning phase, the game can devolve into a repetitive grind with limited new mechanics, leading to a sense of stagnation. While some appreciate the strategic elements and the satisfaction of watching numbers grow, others find the gameplay ultimately lacks depth and long-term engagement.
- “It's very diverse, with many elements and hidden upgrades. You always have something to aim for, which eventually grants you a satisfactory reward. You keep being surprised and intrigued throughout the gameplay for a long while.”
- “Great game! It's so satisfying to watch your AFK time go by at super speed, and the mechanics are great too.”
- “New mechanics are unlocked pretty much at the right time, and the further you get, the more time it takes to complete the part of the game that you're in, but it doesn't feel too grindy.”
- “After getting 6 heroes and some prestige levels, it just becomes a loop of reaching new prestige levels without any new mechanics or gameplay changes; just the same thing all over again.”
- “It's engaging for a bit, as you slowly unlock the mechanics, and then it just becomes a grindfest, an AFK simulator.”
- “You hit a wall shortly after the autobuy mechanic is added, then all progress stops and this already boring game becomes exponentially more boring.”
graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
70%
9%
The graphics in this game are minimal to the point of being non-existent, with many users noting the absence of visual elements, animations, and audio. While some players appreciate the simplicity and find it refreshing, others feel that the lack of graphics detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game prioritizes gameplay mechanics over visual appeal, leading to mixed feelings about its graphical presentation.
- “It's breathtaking in that sense, having so much to say with so little in the way of graphics.”
- “I found it to be infinitely more engaging than multi-million dollar games that consist of watching flashy graphics and trying to get headshots for hours on end.”
- “Look at it this way, less impressive visuals means more time can be focused on the things that actually matter.”
- “As mentioned earlier, the game is completely without graphics, animations, story, lore, names, themes, etc. While this is good for pure watching numbers get big, there's a lot of room here to do something interesting.”
- “A simple, minimalistic, and user-friendly incremental game without any graphics or audio.”
- “But yeah, the graphics leave a lot to be desired.”
grinding
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
6%
88%
The reviews indicate a mixed perception of grinding in the game, with some players finding it excessively tedious and time-consuming, while others appreciate the chill, non-rushed experience it offers. Many feel that the grinding becomes monotonous quickly, detracting from overall enjoyment, although a few note that the pacing of new mechanics helps mitigate the grind. Overall, the game is characterized by a significant amount of grinding, which may appeal to those who enjoy such gameplay but can be off-putting for others.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Gets really grindy fast.”
- “This game is a true idler, but it is also the most tedious gaming experience I have ever seen.”
- “It's fun at first, but got boring for me after a few days because it's pretty grindy.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
60%
20%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many users noting that it lacks any narrative, characters, or lore, reducing it to a text-based idle clicker experience focused solely on mechanics. However, one reviewer highlights a contrasting perspective, praising the game for its storytelling and suggesting that it offers a compelling narrative that enhances gameplay. Overall, opinions on the story are polarized, with a significant emphasis on its minimal presence.
- “After I got over the meager graphics, the story is what really gave me a run for my money.”
- “You heard that right: there's a story.”
- “This game is a testament to storytelling.”
- “The bad: it's still an idle clicker game with almost no interactivity, no story, and almost no thought required.”
- “No story, characters, flavour text, graphics, sound, or anything.”
- “It's essentially a text-based idle game, but instead of getting any kind of story, lore, or anything, it's just paragraphs of explanation about how the upgrades and bonuses work.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The monetization model of Incremental Adventures is praised for its user-friendly approach, avoiding aggressive microtransactions and ad spamming, which enhances the overall gaming experience. Players appreciate that the developers prioritize user satisfaction over profit, making it a refreshing contrast to many other games that heavily rely on monetization tactics.
- “Incremental Adventures respects your time, rewards your curiosity, and never pressures you with microtransactions or grind walls.”
- “Deserves money unlike the other shovelware that will bombard you with ads and ask for money every step of the way.”
- “The good: the game doesn't spam you with requests to buy microtransactions or ads.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing, especially at the start. However, some note that the comedic appeal diminishes over time, though the engaging gameplay keeps it enjoyable. Overall, the humor is characterized by funny numbers and lighthearted fun.
- “It's a funny idle game :)”
- “It's funny in the beginning, and after a while, it loses its shine, but it's still a damn good clicker.”
- “Big funny numbers go up!!!”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game's replayability to be high, often noting that it provides more value and enjoyment compared to other titles they've purchased for a similar price.
- “I've spent $70 on games that offered far less replay value and enjoyment than this.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making it hard to put down.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game offers a straightforward yet engaging experience focused on strategy and mathematical optimization, allowing players to build highly optimized teams over time. Despite its simplistic UI and lack of graphics, it provides ample opportunities for incremental optimization, appealing to fans of the genre.
- “Fun incremental game with a very simplistic UI, but a lot of optimization to be done.”
- “Then, after a couple of hours, you have the most optimized team and are just waiting for the game to progress.”
- “This is a simple game with no graphics to speak of, but still diverting if you like strategy and mathematical optimization involving shockingly large numbers.”
- “Fun incremental game with a very simplistic UI, but there is a lot of optimization to be done.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, with frequent game freezes occurring after reloading, rendering the game unplayable as they are unable to interact with any elements.
- “Every time I reload, the game progresses about 5 seconds and then freezes again. I'm unable to click anything.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience.”
- “I constantly encounter bugs that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustrating interruptions.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the emotional connection fostered by the developer's expertise, particularly in mathematics, which resonates with those who share similar interests. This sense of familiarity and comfort enhances the overall gaming experience, making it feel personal and engaging.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is noted for being engaging and enjoyable, reminiscent of the quirky soundtracks found in other successful incremental games like Adventure Capitalist.
- “Previous experience of incremental-type games includes Adventure Capitalist, which is a great game with quirky graphics and awesome music.”

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Incremental Adventures is a casual role playing game.

Incremental Adventures is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 806 hours playing Incremental Adventures.

Incremental Adventures was released on August 11, 2020.

Incremental Adventures was developed by Gniller.

Incremental Adventures has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Incremental Adventures is a single player game.

Similar games include Idling to Rule the Gods, Revolution Idle, Antimatter Dimensions, Idle Wizard, Incremental Epic Hero 2 and others.

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