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Click! Place gears, click! Make money, click! Place more gears, click! Make even more money, click, click and above all click!

Idling Gears is a clicker, idler and casual game developed and published by guilemus.
Released on November 07th 2023 is available only on Windows in 29 languages: English, French, Spanish - Spain, Catalan, Galician, Spanish - Latin America, Italian, German, Czech, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Bulgarian, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Norwegian, Romanian, Swedish, Thai, Ukrainian and Vietnamese.

It has received 307 reviews of which 217 were positive and 90 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. 😐

The game is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Idling Gears into these genres:

Clicker Idler Casual Singleplayer Economy Resource Management 2D Management Capitalism Cartoon Funny Memes

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Windows
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-3340
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Storage: 300 MB available space

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April 2026
[Cool idea, weaker long-term hook] Recommended if you like toy-like systems, light idle games, and messing with satisfying mechanical setups. Not recommended if you want the progression itself to feel as clever as the core concept. What it is: Idling Gears is an idle game built around the fun of arranging and watching gears spin, with a premise that feels immediately promising. What it nails: The concept is strong, and the gears themselves are the exciting part. There is a lot of charm in the basic idea, and it feels like it could have taught some genuinely cool gear ratio lessons while staying fun. Where it slips: For me, the metagame of spinning gears mostly just to make more money falls a little flat. It feels like the most interesting part is already on screen, while the progression around it does not go quite far enough to deepen that excitement. Final call: I do recommend people try it, especially if the concept grabs you. Just buy it on sale. You’ve got enough for a solid short review already. The only missing piece that might help is whether your disappointment felt like an early-game issue or a whole-game issue.
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March 2026
Idling Gears, developed and published by guilemus, is an incremental idle game that attempts to differentiate itself from the genre’s usual abstract number growth by grounding its mechanics in a system inspired by physical motion. Instead of simply stacking multipliers and watching currencies rise, the game frames progression around interconnected gears, where speed, load, and efficiency all influence how effectively the system produces income. It’s an idea that gives the experience a slightly more tangible identity, suggesting a kind of mechanical logic behind the usual idle loop, even if that logic is not always immediately clear. At its core, the gameplay follows a familiar structure. Players begin by manually generating currency through interaction with a central gear, then reinvest that income into expanding their setup with additional components and upgrades. As more gears are added, the system grows into a network where each piece contributes to overall production. Over time, this leads to the exponential scaling that defines the genre, with upgrades compounding on each other to accelerate progress. A prestige system further reinforces this loop, allowing players to reset their progress in exchange for permanent bonuses that make subsequent runs more efficient. This structure is reliable and easy to grasp, providing a steady rhythm of growth that keeps the experience moving forward. What sets Idling Gears apart is how it tries to tie this progression to a sense of mechanical balance. Adding more gears increases potential output, but it also introduces load, which can slow down the entire system if not managed properly. In theory, this creates a layer of strategy that goes beyond simple accumulation, encouraging players to think about efficiency rather than just expansion. There are moments where this system works well, particularly when a carefully arranged setup begins to operate smoothly and efficiently. However, the game often struggles to communicate its underlying rules, which can lead to confusion. Players may find that adding new components unexpectedly reduces their output, creating a sense of contradiction that can feel frustrating rather than challenging. The lack of clear guidance is one of the game’s more noticeable shortcomings. While the mechanics themselves are not overly complex, the way they interact is not always explained in a way that is easy to understand. Players are largely left to experiment, learning through trial and error how different elements affect the system. For those who enjoy dissecting mechanics and uncovering optimal strategies, this can be part of the appeal. For others, it can create a barrier to engagement, particularly in the early stages where the rules of the system are still unclear. In terms of pacing, the game follows the expected trajectory of an idle title. Early progression is quick and rewarding, with frequent upgrades providing a constant sense of advancement. As the game continues, progress slows, and the focus shifts toward optimization and the use of prestige mechanics to maintain momentum. While this structure is effective, it does not evolve significantly over time. The core loop remains largely unchanged, and while there are additional layers to uncover, they do not dramatically alter the experience. This can lead to a sense of repetition, especially for players who are familiar with the genre. Visually, Idling Gears adopts a clean and straightforward presentation that emphasizes clarity. The gear-based aesthetic is simple but functional, making it easy to see how components connect and interact. Animations convey motion effectively, reinforcing the idea of a working system, though they lack the detail or personality that might make the experience more visually engaging. The minimalist approach suits the game’s focus on mechanics, but it does little to enhance immersion beyond its basic requirements. What ultimately defines Idling Gears is the tension between its concept and its execution. The idea of integrating mechanical principles into an idle game is compelling, offering the potential for a more thoughtful and engaging experience. At times, this potential is realized, particularly when players begin to understand how to balance their systems and optimize performance. However, the lack of clarity and occasional inconsistency in how the mechanics behave can undermine that experience, making it feel less intuitive than it should be. Despite these issues, the game manages to offer a moderately engaging experience for those who are willing to invest time in understanding its systems. It stands out within its niche by attempting something slightly different, even if it does not fully refine that idea. For players who enjoy experimenting with mechanics and finding efficient solutions, it can provide a satisfying, if occasionally uneven, experience. For those looking for a more straightforward or polished idle game, it may feel unnecessarily opaque. In the end, Idling Gears is a thoughtful but imperfect take on the incremental genre. It introduces an interesting concept and builds a functional progression loop around it, but it is held back by unclear systems and limited evolution over time. It is best appreciated by players who enjoy digging into mechanics and are willing to tolerate some friction in exchange for moments of insight and optimization. Rating: 6/10
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Jan. 2026
I like it because it is fun. It is very grindy.
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July 2025
Gave my PC burn in because of the momma gear manufacturers lol
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June 2025
Amazing AF. Fun idle game with good progression. Its not too long of a game, but it has been fun the whole time so far. I just got my 4th key and then ascended for the 13th time, thats THREE achivments XD
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Idling Gears is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.

Idling Gears is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 4.99€ on Steam.

Idling Gears received 217 positive votes out of a total of 307 achieving a rating of 6.70.
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Idling Gears was developed and published by guilemus.

Idling Gears is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Idling Gears is not playable on MacOS.

Idling Gears is not playable on Linux.

Idling Gears is a single-player game.

Idling Gears does not currently offer any DLC.

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guilemus
Release 07 Nov 2023
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