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Idle Research
Idle Research Stats & OverviewStore page details, rankings, sales estimates, and platform support
Early Access
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.
Platforms
Product Type
Game
Recent Reviews
Mostly Positive (17)
All Reviews
Very Positive (2.04k)
User Rating
83.94%
Current Average Daily CCU
68
Wishlists
3.85k
Followers
2.03k
Languages
Top Sellers5635 (ATH:27)
Ranked 5635 on 07-09-2026.
Best: 27 on 23-08-2022, daily ranking
Best: 27 on 23-08-2022, daily ranking
Most Played-- (ATH:4)
Recently, it has not been on the daily ranking list.
Best: 4 on 31-07-2022, daily ranking
Best: 4 on 31-07-2022, daily ranking
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Original Price
Free
Current Price
-
Gross Revenue
$56.99k
Units Sold
202.72k
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Is Idle Research Worth It? Player Reviews AnalyzedAI-powered summary, highlights, dimensional insights and SWOT analysis
"Many players appreciate the overall gameplay experience and the game's immersive environment that enhances idle gaming, with engaging strategic mechanics, favorable multiplayer interactions, and creative visual effects, while concerns arise from critical save loss issues, excessive time commitments for completion, outdated graphics alongside a need for improved user interface navigation, leading to frustrations with lack of content and balance for free-to-play users, in addition to mixed opinions about stability and replayability challenges related to grinding and character animations causing some players to feel disconnected despite enjoying specific aspects like character customization and multiplayer modes."
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Upgrade to Starter →Games Like Idle ResearchBased on similar characteristics and audience overlap
Total: 69
1/14
| Name | User Rating | Review Count | Original Price | Gross Revenue | Units Sold | Franchise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94% | 19.44k | $29.99 | $14.26m | 1.23m | Hooded Horse | |
| 80% | 2.02k | -- | $29.91k | 313.04k | -- | |
| 62% | 396 | $14.99 | $486.15k | 60.31k | Ravenage | |
| 92% | 4.62k | -- | $254.13k | 1.20m | -- | |
| 88% | 88.94k | -- | $61.32m | 29.55m | Fallout |
What Else Do Idle Research Players Also Play?Based on real player follow and wishlist data
By Followers
Total: 10
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| Name | Player Overlap | User Rating | Review Count | Original Price | Gross Revenue | Units Sold | Franchise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12% | 90% | 388.20k | $59.99 | $1.85b | 52.60m | WB Games | |
| 10% | 89% | 142.32k | $34.99 | $115.00m | 7.20m | V Rising | |
| 10% | 83% | 429.55k | $59.99 | $418.04m | 30.45m | -- | |
| 11% | 59% | 184.35k | $49.99 | $1.12b | 24.18m | Starfield | |
| 13% | 96% | 880.35k | $59.99 | $3.70b | 105.37m | Baldur's Gate |
* Based on players who follow this game, showing the games they also follow most. Higher player overlap means the two games share a more similar audience.
By Wishlists
Total: 10
1/2
| Name | Player Overlap | User Rating | Review Count | Original Price | Gross Revenue | Units Sold | Franchise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | 94% | 32.45k | $29.99 | $156.01m | 7.25m | Kitfox Games | |
| 6% | 95% | 126.31k | $38.99 | $41.47m | 3.98m | Supergiant Games, Hades | |
| 13% | 96% | 880.35k | $59.99 | $3.70b | 105.37m | Baldur's Gate | |
| 9% | 91% | 8.66k | $14.99 | $1.72m | 307.89k | Stray Fawn Studio | |
| 10% | 93% | 46.46k | $19.99 | $45.74m | 5.58m | tinyBuild |
* Based on players who have wishlisted this game, showing the games they also wishlist most. Higher player overlap means the two games share a more similar audience.