Finally, A refreshing idle game
Thank you for breaking the stale, rinse and repeat trend of idle games. Hope my $5 goes to a strong cup of coffee (to keep you awake long enough to add more updates to the game! Lol)
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Build a star-spanning empire by managing resources, researching technologies, and colonizing new worlds. Engage in diplomacy or conflict with alien civilizations. Reset your universe with permanent upgrades to achieve greater progress each cycle.
✓Layered idle economy with five resources
✓Research paths and automation
✓Galaxy map with exploration and colonization
✓Diplomacy and conflict with civilizations
✓Supernova resets with permanent progression
✓Offline progress and notifications
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What's New in Idle Stars
1.1.0
October 29, 2026
• Stellar Charter: an optional, permanent ×1.5 bonus to all production. • New players reach the galaxy much sooner on their first run. • Get a notification when your explorers land, right from the launch screen. • Translation fixes in every language.
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$7.99
Stellar Charter
Permanent ×1.5 production on every world.
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FAQ
What is Idle Stars?
Idle Stars is an incremental strategy game where you build an empire among the stars. It features resource management, technology research, and galaxy exploration.
How does Idle Stars handle progression?
Progression in Idle Stars involves building up your empire, colonizing new worlds, and eventually triggering a supernova reset. This reset carries over permanent upgrades to a new universe, allowing for greater progress on each cycle.
Can I play Idle Stars offline?
Yes, Idle Stars supports offline progress. You can also receive optional local notifications to stay updated on your empire's status even when not actively playing.
What are the in-app purchases in Idle Stars?
Idle Stars offers an optional Supporter Pack that permanently unlocks cosmetic styles for planets, ships, and the app icon. You can also purchase a temporary ×2 production boost.
Does Idle Stars have ads?
No, Idle Stars is ad-free. The game is completely free to play without any advertisements.
What devices does Idle Stars support?
Idle Stars is universally supported on iPhone and iPad devices, offering a seamless experience across both platforms.
How often is Idle Stars updated?
Idle Stars was last updated on 2026-09-15 with version 1.0. Future updates will likely continue to expand content and features.
What is the age rating for Idle Stars?
Idle Stars has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for a wide range of players interested in strategy and simulation games.
