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Idle Research

Considera Core LLC
Rating4.8(875)
PriceFree
Size455 MB
ReleasedAug 2022
UpdatedAug 2022v0.21.9
App StoreGoogle Play
What's new in v0.21.9
Read the developer’s release notes

v0.21.7/9 Patch Notes! [Added] - (Accelerators) You can now hold on the little buttons on every accelerator. - (Crafting) EXPERIMENTAL: Added a manual input for crafting presets. If you somehow add some weird string or something and it messes up the game, please get in contact with me! - (Tutorial) During the tutorial, when you need to head to a certain location in navigation, the button will turn blue! - (Research) Added the crafting cost in the description of current research. - (Settings) Ability to toggle patch notes on game load. - (Settings) When using Mixed Notation, you can now switch through a few numbers when you want it to switch to scientific. - (Diamond Shop) If you feel generous and appreciate my work, you can now donate in the Diamond Shop. These do not change the game in any way, just donations. If you are in my Discord and want a donator role, reach out to me! - (Misc.) Quick save and return to the main menu button on the navigation panel. - (Misc.) When you unlock a

Source: Apple App Store listing.

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About this game

Idle Research is a casual idle clicker game where players progress through research trees by accumulating resources. The game offers a relaxing, solo experience with fair monetization and can be played offline. Its interruptible nature makes it suitable for short, low-stress sessions focused on steady progression.

What players say

Themes from 200 recent Google Play reviews, analysed 29 Aug 2026

Praised
Fun & addictive74Updates39
Complained about
Bugs & crashes20Updates13
Worth knowing. We tag this as fair freemium, but 0 of 200 recent reviewers disagreed and in-app purchases run to $99.99. Worth a look before you commit.
Why we tagged it this way

What each behavioural tag is based on

  • Short sessionsRuns are self-contained, so stopping early costs you nothing.
  • InterruptiblePut it down mid-session and pick it up cold.
  • One-handedPlayable with a thumb, in portrait.
  • Plays offlineNo connection needed once installed.
  • No energy timersNothing caps how long you can play.
  • Sound optionalNo audio cue carries information — fine on mute.
  • Low focusPlayable while half-distracted.
Commute
Short, interruptible sessions
Flight
Plays fully offline
In bed
Works muted, one-handed
With friends
Solo only, no multiplayer
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What it costs
DownloadFree
In-app purchases$0.99 - $99.99
AdsYes
Energy timersNone

From the Google Play listing.

Tags
ReplayabilityHigh
StoryNo Story
SocialSolo
DifficultyCasual
GrindMedium
Brain PowerMindless
Story depthNone
PriceFreemium-Fair
PauseableHigh
VibeRelaxing
OrientationPortrait
RatingEveryone
DeviceLightweight
ProgressionIdle
Has ending?Endless
MultiplayerSolo-Only
GenreArcade Clicker
✈️ Offline play👍 One-handed🔇 Mute-friendly⚡ No energy timers👶 Parent-friendly
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