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AdventureCasualIndieRPGSimulationStrategyFree To PlayIncrementalIdler2DManagementFunny

1,462 playing

Peak in the last 24 hours: 1,908

Peak in the last 7 days: 1,960

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Game description

Click your way through hordes of monsters, earn gold, and recruit quirky heroes with powerful skills. Progress even while you're idle, and watch the numbers climb into the absurd. It’s a never-ending journey of clicks, crits, and colossal damage.

Basic info

DeveloperPlaysaurus
PublisherPlaysaurus
PlatformsWindows · macOS
Steam DeckPlayable
Release dateMay 13, 2015
Price

Minimum specs

OSWindows 7 or later
Processor2.0 GHz dual-core processor
Memory1 GB
GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Storage100 MB
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Review Analysis Score

Based on 322 reviews from the past 1 year

76.0/ 100
Bottom 40%

Steam rating: Very Positive (90%)

Review analysis summary (Reviewed Oct 22, 2026)

Clicking turns into idle number growth in this long running incremental game, which scores 76.0. Fans love the climb, while critics point to grind and paid shortcuts.

👍 Strengths

196 reviews find it fun, and some call it an addictive way to pass time. 18 enjoy the progression, and some describe resets and upgrades that make every step feel rewarding. Others like feeling stronger after each reset, and a smaller group values how much content it holds. Pricing & Fairness ranks 525th of 1399, and Gameplay ranks 707th of 1396.

👎 Where it falls short

40 say the loop gets repetitive, and some find the late game is just the same grind again. 23 describe slow progression, and some say reaching later goals or achievements takes a very long grind. 17 criticize monetization, and some urge players not to buy the premium currency. Content Volume ranks 923rd of 1351, Visuals & Sound ranks 1106th of 1249, and Tech & Support ranks 648th of 1399.

Representative reviews Original reviews ↗

“one of the best clickers, second only to Cookie Clicker” · 196 reviews
“gameplay loop becomes repetitive after initial mechanics are understood” · 40 reviews
“satisfying progression loop with ascension/reset system keeps players engaged” · 18 reviews

How it holds up

−50+5

Controls, difficulty, progression and depth
Mentioned in 45% of reviews · Bottom 50% of the games we've analyzed

Progression +0.96 · Leveling, unlocks and gear — is growth rewarding or a grind?
Positive “satisfying progression loop with ascension/reset system keeps players engaged” · 18 reviews
Negative “reviving 100 mercenaries and leveling to 25 is painful grind” · 23 reviews

Difficulty 3% · Onboarding 7% · Freedom 1% · Strategy 7% · Controls & feel 4%

Plot, characters and the world

Not enough data — only 5% of reviews mention this.

Story -1.59 · Plot, quests, writing, and the ending

Characters 2% · World 3%

How much there is to do, variety and replay value
Mentioned in 27% of reviews · Bottom 40% of the games we've analyzed

Variety -2.94 · Fresh content and situations versus repetition
Negative “gameplay loop becomes repetitive after initial mechanics are understood” · 40 reviews

Volume 13% · Replayability 5%

Graphics, art style, music and sound
Mentioned in 12% of reviews · Bottom 20% of the games we've analyzed

Visuals +0.95 · Graphics, art style, and animation
Positive “clean art style and hero designs” · 5 reviews
Negative “game looks mediocre, more interesting alternatives exist” · 4 reviews

Audio 4%

Playing with others, the community and servers

Not enough data — only 5% of reviews mention this.

Playing together +3.20 · Fun of playing with friends, teammates, or rivals

Community 2% · Servers & Connection 0%

Pricing, cheaters, balance and matchmaking
Mentioned in 15% of reviews · Top 40% of the games we've analyzed

Pricing -0.03 · Whether the price, DLC and microtransactions are reasonable, and how much paying gives you an edge
Negative “never buy rubies, monetization is crazy” · 17 reviews
Positive “hard currency rubies given free regularly, respectable monetization” · 3 reviews

Anti-cheat 0% · Balance 2% · Matchmaking 0%

Bugs, performance and developer support
Mentioned in 8% of reviews · Top 50% of the games we've analyzed

Stability -0.08 · Crashes, freezes, save loss, and game-breaking bugs
Negative “everything else is lost, including gold, damage, heroes, and zone progress” · 8 reviews
Positive “no bugs or crashes throughout entire playthrough” · 1 review

Performance 3% · Developer support 3%

Grey means too few reviews mention it to trust. — means almost no reviews mention it.

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