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NGU IDLE

Free-to-play idle RPG where upgrades unlock more systems and bosses

4G · Released Oct 1, 2019

AdventureIndieSimulationFree To Play

Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
96% of 13K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
89% of 73 in 30 days
Playing now
2,922
right now
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update
6 years ago
Jul 2, 2020

What is NGU IDLE?

A free-to-play, single-player incremental game that mixes idle and active progress with RPG equipment and inventory systems. You raise stats, unlock layers of upgrades, collect equipment and consumables, and fight hundreds of absurd bosses as more systems and a comedic story unfold.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy long-term incremental progress and layered upgrade systems
  • +you want both idle progress and active play
  • +you like goofy humor, puns, and unusual bosses

Not for you if...

  • you dislike grinds designed to last for years
  • you prefer simple games with few overlapping mechanics
  • you want a serious story and restrained humor

What players say

96% of 12,986 reviews are positive · 89% of 73 in the last 30 days

Players praise the clear long-term progression, steady arrival of new mechanics, and goofy writing. The most common complaint is the extreme grind, particularly in later stages; some players also report high CPU use, overheating, or crashes.

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NGU IDLE

NGU IDLE system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10. XP? Who the heck is still using XP?
Processor
If it was made after 2010 you're good.
Graphics
Probably everything works, even integrated ( but you might have slideshow FPS)
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
150 MB available space
Notes
Hi Dad

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
61
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, In-app purchases

Steam Deck: Playable

  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English.

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