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Crazy Oddballs: Idle RPG

Crazy Oddballs: Idle RPG

by Crazy Oddballs

★ 73%
Price Free
Avg Players 39
Reviews 356
Released May 18, 2026
ActionAdventureCasualEarly Access
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Crazy Oddballs is an idle RPG where progression happens largely on its own while you're away, letting you accumulate levels and loot with minimal interaction. The game layers absurdist humor and chaotic skill mechanics over standard incremental gameplay, appealing to players who enjoy low-engagement fantasy grinding mixed with comedic tone. Fair warning: player reception is mixed, with significant criticism directed at monetization practices and review authenticity.

About this game

Players, last 30 days

Peak 49 · Low 32

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

What players are saying

▼ Not recommended 0 hrs
Don't be fooled by positive reviews.. they have been bought.

The game is literally the embodiment of everything that's wrong with microtransactions & gaming.
Absolutely ruthless down-and-dirty gaming industry ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥...
No conscience, just exploitation packed in an assault of empty dopamine & neon signs..

Stay away.. don't try it..

Here is a more comprehensive overview:

If you look closely at the Steam store page, you will see that while it lists hundreds of "Mostly Positive" reviews,
a massive percentage of them are fake or bot-generated.

The "Yes" Spam:
Dozens of positive reviews consist of nothing but a single word like "Yes" or generic,
identical one-liners.

Zero Steam Purchases:
If you filter the reviews on Steam, you will notice that 0% of the positive reviews are from "Steam Purchasers".
They are all listed under "Other". This means the developer generated free activation keys and handed them out to bot networks or review-farming services to artificially inflate the game's rating and trick the Steam algorithm.

Community Backlash:
Legitimate users have taken to the Steam Community forums to warn others, explicitly calling out the "AI slop," generic AI-generated text, and the fact that the publisher is clearly buying fake reviews.

Aggressive Monetization and "Slop" Design
Real players who have actually tried the game describe it less as an interactive experience and more as an aggressive "idle movie" designed solely to trigger microtransaction popups.Aggressive Popups: The moment you boot up the game, you are hit with multiple aggressive prompts to spend real money.

Zero Gameplay:
Reviewers point out that the game is automated to a fault—to the point where there is no actual "game" left to play, and you can't even tell what is happening on the screen.

Server Merges:
Despite only releasing out of Early Access recently (May 18, 2026), the developer is already conducting "Server Merges". This is a common tactic used by dying, predatory MMOs and idle games to force the remaining high-spending "whale" players into the same bracket so they keep paying to compete against each other.
Ultimately, anonymous accounts like "Crazy Oddballs" launch these low-effort games to quickly harvest money from impulsive buyers, use bot armies to hide the negative feedback, and then abandon the project once the player base drops off.
89 found helpful Steam ↗
▼ Not recommended 0 hrs
Purchased reviews, AI Slop, Never ending onslaught of micro transactions. No cooldown period when starting the game, you're level 50 before you can even understand what's going on.
51 found helpful Steam ↗
▼ Not recommended 0 hrs
Chinesse mobile port self played trash game which violates Brainrot copy rights.
It looks like all the positive reviews on Steam are AI generated and fake.
I can not believe that Steam allows something like this. Do not waste your time.
43 found helpful Steam ↗

Reviews are by Steam users, hosted on Steam.

Latest updates

Server Merge

17 hrs ago
Server MergeDear Players,To create a more vibrant gaming atmosphere and enhance your overall social and competitive experience, we will be conducting a Server Merge for select servers in the Asia-Pacific and NA/EU Regions.Maintenance Schedule:Asia-Pacific (UTC+8): Sep.22, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMMerge ScopeAsia-Pacific Region:1、Cultivation Server 8 Cultivation Server 242、Cultivation Server 16 Cultivation Server 283、Cultivation Server 354 Cultivation Server 3564、Cultivation Server 358 Cultivation Server 3605、Cultivation Server 400 Cultivation Server 4016、Cultivation Server 402 Cultivation Server 403Important Notes:Access Restricted: During the merge period, players from the affected servers listed above will be unable to log in to the game. Please plan your gameplay accordingly.Unaffected Servers: Players on all unlisted servers can continue to play as usual.Maintenance Completion: The actual completion time may vary slightly. Please stay tuned to our official channels or in-game notices for the latest updates.We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your continued support and understanding!Best regards,Crazy Oddballs: Idle RPG Support Team

Server Merge

6 days ago
Server MergeDear Players,To create a more vibrant gaming atmosphere and enhance your overall social and competitive experience, we will be conducting a Server Merge for select servers in the Asia-Pacific and NA/EU Regions.Maintenance Schedule:Asia-Pacific (UTC+8): Sep16, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMUS Eastern Time (EDT): Sep15, 10:30 PM – 11:30 PMUS Pacific Time (PDT): Sep 15, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PMAffected Regions: Asia-Pacific & NA/EUMerge ScopeAsia-Pacific Region:1、Cultivation Server 328 Cultivation Server 3322、Cultivation Server 336 Cultivation Server 3343、Cultivation Server 380 Cultivation Server 3814、Cultivation Server 382 Cultivation Server 3835、Cultivation Server 384 Cultivation Server 3856、Cultivation Server 386 Cultivation Server 387NA/EU Region:1、Server S41 Server S452、Server S105 Server S1063、Server S107 Server S108Important Notes:Access Restricted: During the merge period, players from the affected servers listed above will be unable to log in to the game. Please plan your gameplay accordingly.Unaffected Servers: Players on all unlisted servers can continue to play as usual.Maintenance Completion: The actual completion time may vary slightly. Please stay tuned to our official channels or in-game notices for the latest updates.We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your continued support and understanding!Best regards,Crazy Oddballs: Idle RPG Support Team

[Important] Top-up issue fixed — please re-enable the Steam Overlay

15 days ago
Dear players, The top-up (purchase) issue caused by a recent Steam client update has been fully fixed in the latest game update. After this fix, the Steam Overlay must be ENABLED for purchases to work. The temporary workaround from our previous notice (disabling the overlay) no longer applies — please do not disable it. If you previously disabled the overlay following that notice, you will now be unable to make purchases. Please turn it back on:1. In your Steam Library, right-click the game → Manage → Properties2. Select General on the left3. Turn ON "Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game" (see screenshot below)4. Fully quit and restart the gameNotes:- New players, or anyone who never changed this setting, already have it enabled by default — no action needed.- Please also make sure your Steam client is updated to the latest version.We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. If the problem persists, please contact customer support.

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