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It's Chopping Time! is a single player casual management game with a economy theme. It was developed by Alexandre Mailliu and was released on July 17, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

This is a 100% hand-drawn game by Alexandre Mailliu! Summon the mighty power of gods in this fun incremental game about chopping down trees on a secluded island by using the forces of nature: earthquakes, sunbeams, tornadoes, hail, lightning strikes and tidal waves! It's Chopping Time! CHOP DOWN THOSE TREES!There's no need to click, simply hover your cursor over the trees to chop them automa…

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90%Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews
gameplay7 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions

  • Engaging and addictive incremental gameplay with satisfying progression and impactful upgrades.
  • Variety of creative powers based on forces of nature add excitement and active interaction.
  • Multiple alternative game modes, achievements, and leaderboards provide extra content and replayability.
  • Progression can feel slow and grindy, especially in mid to late game stages.
  • Upgrade paths are somewhat repetitive and lack surprising new mechanics.
  • User interface issues such as limited resolution options and overlapping icons affect gameplay visibility.
  • gameplay

    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    37% positive mentions, 47% neutral mentions, 16% negative mentions

    The gameplay effectively balances active participation with incremental upgrades, creating an engaging and addictive loop that encourages experimentation and optimization. While initially satisfying and enhanced by thoughtful interactive elements and vibrant environments, the gameplay tends to become repetitive and slower in progression toward the mid-to-late game, which may lessen long-term appeal for some players. Overall, it succeeds within the idle genre by combining depth and accessibility but may lack variety and complexity for those seeking a more diverse experience.

    • “It is the perfect blend of active gameplay and incremental upgrades.”
    • “The gradual expansion of available upgrades creates a rewarding gameplay loop that encourages experimentation with different upgrade paths while maintaining the addictive sense of 'just one more improvement' that defines successful idle games.”
    • “Even though the mechanics remain approachable, there is enough depth in optimization to keep dedicated players invested over longer sessions.”
    • “Unfortunately, the tech tree and gameplay become repetitive and drag once you hit mid-game.”
    • “Progression is a tad slow, and the pink and purple trees only unlock higher endgame with no special mechanics or other useful upgrades.”
    • “Players seeking a narrative-driven adventure or highly complex mechanics may eventually find the objectives somewhat limited, as the primary motivation remains centered on upgrading abilities, improving efficiency, and achieving faster completion times.”
  • grinding

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 86% negative mentions

    The game features a noticeable grind that some players find addictive and relaxing, while others consider it tedious and repetitive despite updates aimed at reducing it. Progression starts slow with weak unlocks, contributing to the grindy experience. Overall, opinions on the grind vary, balancing between enjoyable pacing and excessive repetitiveness.

    • “Game is too grindy; I'd prefer the same game with half the playtime but a faster pace.”
    • “I enjoyed the first few hours, but then it just got tedious.”
    • “Update 7/27: Game still feels repetitive and grindy despite dev's update claiming they adjusted this.”
  • optimization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game demonstrates thoughtful and effective optimization, balancing approachable mechanics with enough depth to engage dedicated players over extended sessions. While it doesn't reinvent the genre, it offers a polished and enjoyable experience in incremental gaming that is highly recommended for fans of gradual progression.

    • “It really feels like someone put a ton of thought and optimization into the game.”
    • “Even though the mechanics remain approachable, there is enough depth in optimization to keep dedicated players invested over longer sessions.”
    • “It may not reinvent incremental gaming, but it delivers a polished and entertaining interpretation of the formula that is easy to recommend to players who enjoy gradual progression and optimization.”
  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is appreciated for its clever visual pun, such as the upgrade tree shaped like an actual tree, which adds a playful and amusing touch that resonates well with fans of the genre.

    • “The last thing worth mentioning is that the upgrade tree has the shape of an actual tree, which is pretty funny considering that the game is about chopping them.”
  • story

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users highlight that unlike most games, this one offers multiple missions within a single game, suggesting a more varied and expansive story experience.

  • graphics

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's graphics feature charming hand-drawn visuals that enhance its relaxing atmosphere, complementing the engaging gameplay and accessible design.

  • music

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is well-designed and complements the overall audiovisual experience effectively.

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It's Chopping Time! is a casual management game with economy theme. Common tags for It's Chopping Time! include indie, trading, cozy, relaxing, isometric and others.

It's Chopping Time! is available on PC and Windows.

It's Chopping Time! was released on July 17, 2026.

It's Chopping Time! was developed by Alexandre Mailliu.

It's Chopping Time! has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked It's Chopping Time! for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

It's Chopping Time! is a single player game.

Similar games include Tiny Biomes: Cozy Idle, Keep on Mining!, Incredicer, Fracture Field, Far Fishing and others.