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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
95% of 14K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
93% of 60 in 30 days
Players
2,648
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
5 years ago
Jun 26, 2021
Minimum PC
Probably everything works
2 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

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

95% of 13,908 reviews are positive · 93% of 60 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.

Players over time

▼ -3% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 3,368 players on Sep 21, 2026.

Show the data
DayPlayers
Nov 7, 20262,648
Nov 6, 20262,676
Nov 5, 20262,723
Nov 4, 20262,700
Nov 3, 20262,689
Nov 2, 20262,560
Nov 1, 20262,574
Oct 31, 20262,503
Oct 30, 20262,651
Oct 29, 20262,602
Oct 28, 20262,672
Oct 27, 20262,689
Oct 26, 20262,658
Oct 25, 20262,690
Oct 24, 20262,699
Oct 23, 20262,769
Oct 22, 20262,817
Oct 21, 20262,831
Oct 20, 20262,711
Oct 19, 20262,681
Oct 18, 20262,765
Oct 17, 20262,790
Oct 16, 20262,737
Oct 15, 20262,727
Oct 14, 20262,836
Oct 13, 20262,710
Oct 12, 20262,716
Oct 11, 20262,756
Oct 10, 20262,708
Oct 9, 20262,664
Oct 8, 20262,745
Oct 7, 20262,869
Oct 6, 20262,752
Oct 5, 20262,743
Oct 4, 20262,728
Oct 3, 20262,722
Oct 2, 20262,775
Oct 1, 20262,792
Sep 30, 20262,862
Sep 29, 20262,822
Sep 28, 20262,812
Sep 27, 20262,803
Sep 26, 20262,789
Sep 25, 20262,831
Sep 24, 20262,856
Sep 23, 20262,922
Sep 23, 20263,023
Sep 22, 20262,873
Sep 21, 20263,368

How many players finish NGU IDLE?

12% of Steam players have unlocked «Boss 301 Defeated!», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

NGU IDLE screenshot 1

NGU IDLE system requirements

Minimum: Probably everything works, 2 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run NGU IDLE?

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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

Does NGU IDLE have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does NGU IDLE run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
61
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, In-app purchases
Languages
Text only: English.

Does NGU IDLE use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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