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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10, 11 Processeur : Potato Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Potato Espace disque : 300 MB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10, 11 Processeur : Toaster Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Toaster Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 300 MB d'espace disque disponible

CivIdle

Mixed reception
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Released December 4, 2025
sample: 311 reviews posted after launch (116 AI-classified)
67/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 74 % · 1,065 reviews (« Mostly Positive »)

Over 175 players have logged more than 25 hours in CivIdle, showing strong long‑term engagement. Across all Steam reviews the game holds a Mostly Positive score, with 74% of the 1,065 reviews rating it positively; the post‑release sample of 311 reviews remains 69% positive.

What it's about: CivIdle est un jeu idle/incrémental où vous guidez votre civilisation de l’Antiquité à l’ère moderne. Agrandissez votre territoire, explorez un vaste arbre technologique, construisez des merveilles et échangez avec des joueurs du monde entier: l’empire doit grandir et les chiffres doivent augmenter!

In-game

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« kinda cool, the type of game Ilike »
👍 anonymous review · 91 h played
« Tres bon jeu de gestion, je compte pas les heures dessus »
👍 anonymous review · 274 h played
« Le jeu est très sympa, avec une durée de vie énorme. »
👍 anonymous review · 516 h played
« Very good, +400h in can confirm. Easy to play, easy to learn, hard to master, great replayability. Y'all should give it a try. »
👍 anonymous review · 418 h played
« Great Game but look at that kitty, whoever pass by can pet it and give it a thumbs up. Have a nice day :3 /> フ | _ _ l /` ミ_xノ / | / ヽ ノ │ | | | / ̄| | | | | ( ̄ヽ__ヽ_)__) »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« what i really like about this game is that you can check the progress and let the game idle while you are doing other stuff »
👍 anonymous review · 290 h played
« Unable to turn off internet connectivity. I don't want my freeware bundled with netcode reaching out to other players or IRC servers... »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played1
« Thumbs down because there's no way to disable public chat. Excellent active play incremental game. I'm not sure I enjoy it as an Idle game, but it's fun. »
👎 anonymous review · 85 h played11
« It's number go up. At first it seemed like maybe it was something more interesting but... it's number go up, like all the others. Your brain wants it, you will regret it. Save your precious hours. »
👎 anonymous review · 117 h played3
« bon ben nul pas du tout attractif interface de windows vista, bon comment dire que il y a pas trop d'effort niveau graphique, jouer à age of empire c'est beaucoup mieux. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Totalement injouable tant que l'affichage ne peut pas être réglé »
👎 anonymous review · 946 h played
« Where as other incremental games just upgrade buildings. This game takes it a whole step further of balancing resources and where you place those buildings matter. »
👍 anonymous review · 237 h played

In players' words

« kinda cool, the type of game Ilike »
👍 anonymous review · 91 h played
« Unable to turn off internet connectivity. I don't want my freeware bundled with netcode reaching out to other players or IRC servers... »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played1
« Tres bon jeu de gestion, je compte pas les heures dessus »
👍 anonymous review · 274 h played
« Thumbs down because there's no way to disable public chat. Excellent active play incremental game. I'm not sure I enjoy it as an Idle game, but it's fun. »
👎 anonymous review · 85 h played11
« Le jeu est très sympa, avec une durée de vie énorme. »
👍 anonymous review · 516 h played
« It's number go up. At first it seemed like maybe it was something more interesting but... it's number go up, like all the others. Your brain wants it, you will regret it. Save your precious hours. »
👎 anonymous review · 117 h played3
« Very good, +400h in can confirm. Easy to play, easy to learn, hard to master, great replayability. Y'all should give it a try. »
👍 anonymous review · 418 h played
« bon ben nul pas du tout attractif interface de windows vista, bon comment dire que il y a pas trop d'effort niveau graphique, jouer à age of empire c'est beaucoup mieux. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Great Game but look at that kitty, whoever pass by can pet it and give it a thumbs up. Have a nice day :3 /> フ | _ _ l /` ミ_xノ / | / ヽ ノ │ | | | / ̄| | | | | ( ̄ヽ__ヽ_)__) »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Totalement injouable tant que l'affichage ne peut pas être réglé »
👎 anonymous review · 946 h played
« what i really like about this game is that you can check the progress and let the game idle while you are doing other stuff »
👍 anonymous review · 290 h played
« Where as other incremental games just upgrade buildings. This game takes it a whole step further of balancing resources and where you place those buildings matter. »
👍 anonymous review · 237 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
66 % pos · n=89
Interface / UX
24 % pos · n=21
Content / longevity
67 % pos · n=15
Multiplayer
30 % pos · n=10
Value for money
89 % pos · n=9
Graphics / art
29 % pos · n=7
Performance
40 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Story / writing
0 % pos · n=1
Audio / music
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay8959426
Interface / UX215115
Content / longevity151005
Multiplayer10307
Value for money9801
Graphics / art7214
Performance5203
Stability / bugs3012
Story / writing1010
Audio / music1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 66 h on median; those who dislike it: 22 h.

<2h
43 % (n=54)
2-10h
65 % (n=46)
10-25h
89 % (n=36)
>25h
74 % (n=175)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-15 pts) — reception has worsened
Dec 2025 : 80% positive80DecJan 2026 : 60% positive60JanFeb 2026 : 70% positive70FebMar 2026 : 73% positive73MarApr 2026 : 54% positive54AprMay 2026 : 75% positive75MayJun 2026 : 57% positive57JunJul 2026 : 53% positive53Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,1 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 70 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 1,4 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay stands out, with 59 positive mentions out of 89 total
  • Content is well received, registering 10 positive mentions out of 15
  • Price is praised, earning 8 positive mentions out of 9

Weaknesses

  • Performance draws criticism, with 3 negative mentions out of 5
  • Graphics receive more negative than positive feedback, 4 negative mentions out of 7
  • User interface is problematic, tallying 15 negative mentions out of 21

Who is it for?

Fans of strategy and idle‑simulation games will find CivIdle addictive and enjoyable, especially those who appreciate free‑to‑play titles with deep content despite some technical rough edges.

Is CivIdle worth it in 2026?

Mostly yes, if its flaws don't put you off: 74% of 1,065 Steam reviews are positive (player score 67/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay stands out. The game is free to play.

Verdict

CivIdle captures a solid portion of its audience thanks to compelling gameplay and a favorable price point. While the core loop keeps players invested for dozens of hours, performance and visual shortcomings limit its broader appeal. Addressing these technical issues could turn the already strong reception into a standout success in the indie strategy space.

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CivIdle: 67/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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