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Idle Research is an addictive, resource management, incremental game with both idle and active playstyles. Research and craft colorful Flasks and Tubes to earn as much Energy as possible! Big numbers guaranteed.

Idle Research is a idler, incremental and simulation game developed by Considera Games LLC and published by Considera Core LLC.
Released on July 31st 2022 is available on Windows, MacOS, Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.

It has received 1,911 reviews of which 1,586 were positive and 325 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. 😊

The game is free to play on Steam.


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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7+
  • Processor: x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support.
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Integrated Graphics
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Unity Game
MacOS
  • OS: Sierra 10.12+
  • Processor: x64 architecture with SSE2.
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Integrated Graphics
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Unity Game
Linux
  • OS: Ubuntu 16.04/18.04
  • Processor: x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support.
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Integrated Graphics
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Unity Game

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Idle Research is free to play on Steam.

Idle Research is not on sale because is already free to play on Steam.

Yes, Idle Research received 1,586 positive votes out of a total of 1,911 achieving a rating of 7.96.
😊

Idle Research was developed by Considera Games LLC and published by Considera Core LLC.

Yes, Idle Research is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Yes, Idle Research is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

Yes, Idle Research is playable and fully supported on Linux.

Yes, Idle Research is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.

Yes, Idle Research is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.

No, Idle Research does not support VR.

Idle Research is a single-player game.

No, Idle Research does not currently offer any DLC.

No, Idle Research does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

No, Idle Research does not support Steam Remote Play.

Yes, Idle Research is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Idle Research.

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  • ProtonDB - Crowdsourced reports on Linux and Steam Deck Idle Research compatibility
Idle Research
Rating
8.0
1,586
325
Game modes
Features
Online players
65
Developer
Considera Games LLC
Publisher
Considera Core LLC
Release 31 Jul 2022
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