Unnamed Space Idle

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Unnamed Space Idle is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Sylv and was released on July 27, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"Unnamed Space Idle" is a long-form idle game where you defend against endless waves of alien ships. Customize your ship with various weapons, defenses, and modules, and engage in unfolding mechanics such as core upgrades, research, warp drive, and prestige systems. With a variety of unlockable content and a branching upgrade tree, this game offers numerous strategic options for players.

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Single-Player

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 146 reviews

monetization12 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has significantly improved performance with recent updates, providing a stable framerate and enjoyable gameplay.
It is a completely free-to-play game with no forced ads, and optional purchases that do not impact progression.
The game features deep mechanics and interconnected systems that keep players engaged and provide a satisfying progression experience.

The user interface is poorly optimized for mobile devices, with text and buttons being too small to read or interact with comfortably.
Players have reported losing significant progress due to bugs and issues with cloud saving, leading to frustration.
Some gameplay elements become repetitive and grindy, especially in the later stages, which can diminish the overall enjoyment.

monetization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
5%
32%
The game is praised for its monetization model, featuring no forced ads and only optional microtransactions, allowing players to enjoy the experience without pressure to spend money. Reviewers appreciate the absence of paywalls and aggressive monetization tactics, highlighting the developer's commitment to creating a player-friendly environment. Overall, the game is considered an excellent free-to-play experience with a focus on gameplay rather than profit.
- “Incredible game from a passionate developer, no ads, and strictly optional in-app purchases to support the developer.”
- “No ads, no paywalls to progression; this is clearly made by a team enthusiastic about the game and its content, not just trying to turn a profit.”
- “Great idle game - lots of strategy involved, different systems to interact with, and no forced monetization (no ads at all).”
- “It's amazing that there's zero ads, and no pressure to buy in-app purchases.”
- “Clunky UI isn't great, but is completely overshadowed by, and I can't emphasize this enough, no forced ads or predatory microtransactions.”
- “0 ads and only 1 optional microtransaction too!”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
22%
21%
The gameplay is characterized by its deep and complex mechanics that are introduced gradually, preventing players from feeling overwhelmed. While many find the progression satisfying and engaging, some criticize the repetitive grind and occasional dullness, particularly in endgame content. Overall, the game offers a unique and intriguing gameplay loop that keeps players invested, especially on PC.
- “Gameplay is deep and complex but introduces mechanics slowly enough that it's almost never overwhelming.”
- “In-depth mechanics and satisfying progression.”
- “Very fun and intriguing gameplay loop, just enough content to keep you engaged while not making you feel like you're missing out while idle.”
- “Some of the endgame mechanics are questionable, in my opinion.”
- “Repetitive grind, shallow mechanics.”
- “Tried the game for a few days but couldn't continue due to how dull the gameplay was.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Overall, the game's optimization has seen significant improvements with recent updates, enhancing performance for many players. However, some users still experience lag issues, particularly when multiple enemies appear on screen, indicating that optimization may not be consistent across all devices.
- “The update has improved performance significantly.”
- “Thank you for the optimization, dev!”
- “Great game, but poorly optimized (at least for my phone). As soon as you get more than 10 enemies on screen, the game starts to lag.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The graphics have been criticized for being dull and lacking detail, with important information often hidden unless interacted with. While the ship design and worldbuilding do not meet the usual standards for some players, there is potential for improvement that could encourage a return to the game.
- “The ship design and graphics are impressive, showcasing a level of creativity that enhances the overall worldbuilding.”
- “The visuals in this game are stunning, making the experience truly immersive.”
- “Sounds and graphics are boring, and much of the information doesn't show up unless you hold down on it.”
- “The ship design and graphics, as well as the worldbuilding, aren't up to the usual level I go for, but this game doesn't necessarily need it.”
- “Maybe if the graphics get fixed, I'll install it again and give it another try.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that while the game can become grindy at times, particularly requiring extended background play, the overall pacing remains enjoyable after a month of gameplay.
- “It gets a bit grindy at points, and I find myself having to let it run in the background for several days. However, that was after maybe a month of play, and the pacing feels good in general.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is praised for its pleasant quality, making it suitable as background listening, even while working.
- “The music is a nice background to run in an earbud while at work.”