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Idle Life - An Idle Game

Idle Life - An Idle Game

by Blackline Development

★ 75%
Price $4.49
Avg Players 1
Reviews 20
Released Jul 14, 2025
1980s1990's2DCasual
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Idle Life strips down the incremental genre to its essentials: acquire resources, unlock new buildings and upgrades, and optimize your production chains. Built for players who enjoy long-term progression and constant unlocks, it rewards patience with steady new content, though the early game moves deliberately and the interface could use polish.

About this game

Players, last 30 days

Peak 3 · Low 0

Daily peak concurrent players, sampled once a night from Steam.

What players are saying

▼ Not recommended 0 hrs
One of those times where you wish for a "mid" review option. It's tough to criticize an early access release but this game is ... early, early access. The UI is rough, the game progression is confusing, my save file was lost, and it's overall just not fun yet. There's room for improvement but ... it may take a while to get there. As of the current state, I can't recommend it.
6 found helpful Steam ↗
▲ Recommended 1 hrs
The Game is a little slow in the beginning but moves quite well for an idler. The solo Dev responds well to concerns & is consistent in communication. Give this a try
3 found helpful Steam ↗
▲ Recommended 137 hrs
After 140 hours I finally completed everything in Idle Life and I had a really good time with it.
The best part is that it never really gets boring. There’s always something new to unlock or work towards, and even after a long time the game keeps introducing new items and updates.

You can tell the developer is actively working on it, which makes it feel alive and worth coming back to.
Only small downside: there could be more workers, especially for late game.
Overall really enjoyable and easy to sink a lot of hours into.
1 found helpful Steam ↗

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Latest updates

Road to 1.0 - One more month,..

33 days ago
Hey everyone,We are getting closer and closer to the full version of Idle Life.The last public beta update was not the end of development. It only marked the point where we decided to keep the remaining 1.0 content behind closed doors, so the full release can still feel fresh and exciting when it finally arrives.Right now, we are still working on several important parts of the game. Some of them are smaller improvements, while others are bigger changes that are important for the final version. Still working behind the scenes 🛠️Development is still very active behind the scenes.We are currently working on more content, new functions, balancing changes, bug fixes, performance improvements, and final polish for the full version.This includes:Adding new itemsAdding new functions and gameplay improvementsFixing some bigger bugsImproving performance againAdjusting progression and balancingImproving UI behavior and game flowCleaning up systems before the full releasePreparing the game for the 1.0 launchA lot of this work is not something we want to show piece by piece anymore, because we want the full version to have some surprises left when players start it for the first time. New content is still being added 🌿We are still adding new items and additional content for 1.0.Some of these items will be part of progression, crafting, research, equipment, Wildground, or future systems. Others are there to make the game feel more complete and give us more room for balancing and future updates.We do not want to reveal every new item or every new feature before release. The goal is that 1.0 feels bigger, cleaner, and more complete when you finally play it. New functions and improvements ✨We are also still adding and improving functions that make the game better to play.Some systems already exist, but still need more polish, better balancing, or small quality-of-life improvements. Other parts are being adjusted so the full version feels smoother and less confusing.Idle Life has grow...

Road to Idle Life 1.0 - Beta Updates & More 💚

46 days ago
Beta Updates & Road to 1.0 💚Hey everyone,Last week’s update was the final public update for the current beta branch before 1.0.To keep the full 1.0 release a surprise for everyone, everything we are working on from now on will stay behind closed doors for a while.This includes new items, new features, system changes, balancing, improvements, and everything else that is still being added before release. What happens now?Development is still continuing, but future changes will no longer be shown step by step in the beta branch.The goal is to make the 1.0 release feel fresh, exciting, and worth discovering when it finally arrives. One thing we can say 👀The 1.0 update is not too far away anymore.There is still work left to do, but we are getting closer and closer to the point where Idle Life can finally leave this long Road to 1.0 behind. Thank you 💚Thank you for playing, testing, reporting bugs, and following the development of Idle Life.Your feedback during the beta updates helped a lot, and we are excited to keep working on the final steps behind the scenes.

Road to Idle Life 1.0 - Redeem Codes Update 🎁

53 days ago
Redeem Codes Update 🎁Hey everyone,This update adds Redeem Codes to Idle Life.Redeem Codes are a new way to claim special rewards directly in the game. They can be used for items, coins, crystals, special rewards, or future event-related rewards.The system is now available, and to start things off, there is already a first code you can redeem. New Redeem Code System 🔑You can now enter special codes in Idle Life to claim rewards for your save.When a code is valid, the reward will be added directly to your inventory or save. If a code is invalid, expired, already used, or no longer available, the game will show you a message.Each redeem code can only be claimed once per Steam user. This means you cannot claim the same code multiple times on different saves.This system gives us a new way to share small rewards, thank-you gifts, special items, and future community rewards without needing a full update every time. First Redeem Code: EARLYACCESS 💚To celebrate the new system, the first redeem code is available now.Use the code:EARLYACCESSThis code gives you:1 Unbreaking Book125 CoinsThe Unbreaking Book can help you improve an item with an Unbreaking upgrade, while the coins can be used for shop trades and future progression. Important Code Rules ⚠️Redeem codes are linked to your Steam user, not only to a single save.This means that each code can only be claimed once per Steam user. If you already claimed a code on one save, you cannot claim the same code again on another save.Some codes may also only work for a limited time, may have usage limits, or may only be available through special updates, events, or community posts. Why this was added 🎯Redeem Codes make it easier to give players special rewards over time.They can be used for Early Access rewards, small thank-you gifts, event bonuses, testing rewards, or special community codes in the future.This also gives Idle Life more flexibility, because rewards can be added and shared without always needing to build them into a...

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