Cosmica: Idle Universe

Cosmica: Idle Universe

Idle galaxy that plays itself

16 ratings
5 reviews
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Released
July 6, 2026
Updated
November 13, 2026

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Build and grow a vast universe that generates resources automatically, even when you're offline. Reset your progress for permanent boosts and unlock powerful upgrades to expand your cosmic empire.

✓Automated resource generation
✓Prestige system for permanent boosts
✓Offline earnings
✓Cosmic Tree upgrades
✓Weekly challenges
✓Home screen widgets
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What's New in Cosmica

4.0.1

November 13, 2026

Polish for Cosmica 4.0: • The Shop, Settings, daily reward and welcome-back screens now wear Cosmica's new look. • Big numbers, generator names and Shop tags stay on one line, even at large text sizes and on smaller iPhones. Thanks for playing Cosmica!

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User reviews

Good game

Good game, but there are a few points where pacing is a bit off. The first few big bangs are a slog, but then at some point you quickly reach a breakpoint which propels your progress at an astronomical speed with shards you gain from a big bang fueling even more shards gained on next bing bang within literal minutes. Then comes another slog with reaching absolute, because by that point the returns you gain from the cosmic shards are reaching a plateau, leading to days of afking just to reach absolute and do true cosmos, after that, there is another sequence of quick progression since you most likely are going to true cosmos with at least a couple hundred trillion cosmic shards, giving you an enormous headstart to repeat the loop. Cosmic wonders are cheap and easily unlockable, but the bonuses they give are kinda not exciting. My second point is that the game needs some more mechanical depth. You run out of regular upgrades pretty fast, and the cosmic shard tree is maxed out very early into the game. At some point there’s literally nothing to look forward to upgrade wise, you’re just afking and buying a bunch of generators in one sweep. The concept of dedications for each generator is kinda unrealized too. What’s the point of choosing anything but the +75%? With all being said this game is very new and I’m looking forward for what the dev has in works. Keep up the great work!
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Response from developer

Thank you, this is one of the most useful reviews I’ve had. You’re right on every point. Specializations don’t offer a real choice yet, the Cosmic Tree and Wonders run out far too early for players who’ve gone deep, and the stretch before Absolute drags. Today’s 3.2 update adds some long-term goals (weekly challenges and Mythic achievements), and your points are exactly what I want the next update to tackle: real trade-offs for specializations and much deeper upgrades to work toward. Thanks for playing and for taking the time!

An idle game

As for the game, there’s nothing special about it. I will give it props for not forcing me into an ad every so seconds (even though those were imbedded into the game). However, I will also give it some hate as there is no in-game sound or music despite my ringer being on and volume up. Other than that it’s a perfectly average idle game. This is my honest review.
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Response from developer

Thanks for the honest review. I’m glad the ads stay out of your way, which is on purpose. You’re right about sound: Cosmica doesn’t have any yet, and your review moved it up my list. Thanks for playing!

Broken Pacing

After getting every possible achievement and fully upgrading the cosmic tree it takes way too many prestiges to unlock the absolute tier for true cosmos. Seems odd to require 1 million unspent Cosmic Shards when you need hundreds of trillions for absolute.

Boost extension also doesn’t work at any level.
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Response from developer

Thank you for such a detailed review. It’s clear you’ve gone deep into the endgame. You’re right on a couple of points, and the latest updates address them: Auto Big Bang now has a “Hold until Absolute” switch, so it stops resetting your run before you reach Absolute. Auto Big Bang targets now go up to 1Qi. About the 1M shards: that’s only the minimum for a collapse. Your fragment reward grows with every shard you hold, so at hundreds of trillions a True Cosmos pays out hundreds of thousands of fragments. Boost Extension does add 5 minutes per level to every boost, but the Shop always said “1 hour”, so it looked like it did nothing. The next update shows the real time (1h 40m at max). It also adds more endgame goals: new Mythic achievements and a weekly challenge. Thanks for sticking with it!

Can’t reset?

Basic idle gameplay loop. Scratches the brain fine. My only complaint is I can’t prestige for some reason? It says I need 44m but I’m well over 5b

Response from developer

Thanks for playing, and for flagging this. You found a real bug. That "44M" number on the Big Bang tab was wrong: the first Big Bang actually unlocks at 1T lifetime stardust, and it pays out 150 Cosmic Shards all at once. The screen was showing the wrong target, which made it look like you were already past it. The next update fixes that label and shows a progress bar toward 1T. Sorry for the confusion, and I hope the first Big Bang is worth the wait!

Well paced

Game is well paced. Only note is when I big bang it says I’ll keep my tier yet it resets.

Response from developer

Thank you, glad the pacing works for you! You’re right about the tier, and that’s on me: the Big Bang screen said your tier is kept, but tiers are earned within each run, so they start over after a Big Bang. Your Cosmic Shards, Cosmic Tree upgrades and achievements are what carry forward. The next update shows your tier progress more clearly, and a later one fixes that message. Thanks for playing and for the review!

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FAQ

Does Cosmica have ads?

Yes, Cosmica contains advertisements. These ads are integrated into the gameplay experience.

How does the prestige system work in Cosmica?

In Cosmica, performing a 'Big Bang' resets your generators for Cosmic Shards. These shards provide permanent boosts to your earnings, allowing you to progress further in subsequent runs.

Can I play Cosmica offline?

Yes, Cosmica features offline earnings, meaning your universe continues to grow and generate stardust even when you are not actively playing the game.

What are the in-app purchases in Cosmica?

Cosmica offers optional purchases such as a Stardust Doubler, Time Warps, shard packs, and a Supporter Pack. These purchases can enhance your gameplay experience.

Is Cosmica suitable for all ages?

Cosmica has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young players. The game's mechanics are generally straightforward and easy to understand.

How often is Cosmica updated?

The latest version of Cosmica is 3.4.3, and it was last updated on November 10, 2026. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.

Does Cosmica support iCloud saves?

Yes, Cosmica supports iCloud save functionality, allowing your progress to sync across your devices and be accessible on a new phone.

What are the benefits of the 'Auto-buy' feature in Cosmica?

The 'Auto-buy' feature in Cosmica allows generators to be automatically repurchased once activated. This automation extends to most generators through the Autonomy branch of the Cosmic Tree.