IDLE_DIRECTIVE

An idle scavenging game built around managing limited inventory space

Kevinfu510 · Released Jul 28, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 86% of 531
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 100% of 16 in 30 days
Players: 56; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 month ago; Sep 7, 2026
Minimum PC: 2 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is IDLE_DIRECTIVE?

This resource management idle game takes place in a decaying world where you search ruins and repair critical infrastructure. You collect materials manually or through automation, aid survivors to earn reputation and equipment, and reset progress for permanent upgrades. Crafting, trading, and survivor tasks unlock through these upgrades.

For you if...

+you enjoy balancing resource production and upgrade priorities

Not for you if...

−you prefer steady advancement without starting over

What players say

86% of 531 reviews are positive · 100% of 16 in the last 30 days

Players praise the atmosphere and the early progression loop. The main complaints concern repetitive later runs, few new mechanics after resets, and long mandatory waits.

Screenshots and trailer

IDLE_DIRECTIVE system requirements

Minimum: 2 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run IDLE_DIRECTIVE?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS: 8.1
Processor: 2.0 Ghz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space

Does IDLE_DIRECTIVE have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does IDLE_DIRECTIVE run on Steam Deck?

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

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
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: 43
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does IDLE_DIRECTIVE 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 Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam