Idle Research

Is Idle Research still being updated?

There has been no update post for Idle Research on Steam since Aug 14, 2022, 4 years, 3 months ago. A developer can still be working without posting, so check its Steam page for news.

1. Aug 14, 2022Updatev0.21.7 Update - Offline Fix, Reworked Tutorial, Custom Preset Input, etc.
2. Aug 11, 2022Patchv0.21.6 Patch - Balancing, Save System Rework, Diamond Upgrades Rework, etc.!
3. Aug 8, 2022Patchv0.21.5 Patch - Presets UI Rework + Save System Update
4. Aug 6, 2022Patchv0.21.4 - Massive Solitaire QoL and bug patch!
5. Aug 4, 2022Updatev0.21.3 - v0.21.3.2 Patches
6. Aug 3, 2022Patchv0.21.2.1 Patch
7. Aug 2, 2022Patchv0.21.1.1 Patch
8. Aug 2, 2022Patchv0.21.0.8 Patch
9. Aug 1, 2022Patchv0.21.0.6 Patch
10. Aug 1, 2022Patchv0.21.0.5 Patch

2 earlier updates and other posts

1. Aug 1, 2022Patchv0.21.0.4 - Small Bug fixes
2. Oct 5, 2021PatchTransferring Saves from Demo
3. Dec 16, 2025NewsIdle Research 2 - Developer Standup Blog News - Episode 3 (XV-L)
4. Apr 30, 2025NewsIdle Research 2 - Developer Standup Blog News - Episode 2 (XI-XIV)
5. Mar 4, 2025NewsIdle Research 2 - Developer Standup Blog News - Episode 1 (I-X)
6. Jan 15, 2025NewsIdle Research Further Development News
7. Jul 4, 2024NewsIdle Research 2 - Optional Survey
8. Jun 30, 2024NewsIdle Research: Black Ice Steam Achievement REMOVED
9. Jun 30, 2023NewsIdle Research: New UI Sneakpeaks + Other Previews (Still No ETA)
10. Jan 27, 2023NewsIdle Research: Final Feature Preview for the Next Update (Still No ETA)

How long has Idle Research been in early access?

Idle Research entered Early Access on Steam on Aug 1, 2022 and has been in it for 4 years, 3 months.

How many people are playing Idle Research?

Idle Research peaked at 88 players on Steam in the last 24 hours.

What is Idle Research?

Steam users tag Idle Research as Idler, Incremental, Free to Play, Simulation and Strategy. Idle Research is single-player only and free to play, and 83% of its 1,917 Steam reviews are positive.

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.

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Steam tags: Idler, Incremental, Free to Play, Simulation, Strategy, Adventure, Resource Management, Automation, Management, 2D.

Status	Silent
Early access since	Aug 1, 2022
Last update	Aug 14, 2022
Playing now	67 (Nov 14, 23:48 UTC)
7-day peak	88
Steam reviews	83% positive of 1,917
Price	Free
Play	Single-player
Steam Deck	Playable
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Developer	Considera Games LLC
Publisher	Considera Core LLC
Demo	Available on Steam

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