Comparison

Arcane Clicker vs Idle Archaeologist

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Arcane Clicker

An idle clicker RPG where players repeatedly reset their progress to become permanently stronger. Engage in tap-to-attack combat, manage mana generation, and evolve through a multi-tier wizard system. Conquer challenges and unlock content with each regression.

Highlights
  • Tap-to-attack combat
  • Idle mana generation
  • Multi-tier wizard evolution
  • Time regression system
  • Side-scrolling monster battles
  • Magic Tower conquest
  • Offline earnings
Features
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Grow stronger with every regression! An idle clicker RPG where you evolve from apprentice to cosmic wizard. The world was destroyed by a demon invasion. As a wizard who awakened the power of time regression, you return to the past before death — each time growing more powerful. Become the ultimate wizard! Key Features • Simple tap-to-attack combat with addictive clicker gameplay • 12 magic generators for automatic mana income • 10-tier wizard evolution system (Apprentice → Infinity Arcane) • Regression system — grow permanently stronger each reset Side-Scrolling Combat • 60+ monster types including slimes, goblins, and dragons • Epic boss battles every 10 stages • Flashy magic effects and satisfying combat feedback ⏳ Regression & Transcendence • Spend Magic Gems on permanent upgrade traits • Unlock new content with each regression • Transcend dimensions for ultimate growth Magic Tower Conquest • Challenge 100 floors of the magic tower • Earn permanent bonuses per floor • "This life, I'll go even higher!" — true regression fantasy Rich Content • 65 achievements to unlock • 3 daily quests refreshed every day • Random magic circle events for bonus rewards • 10 spell upgrades • Offline earnings keep you growing Love idle games, clicker games, or incremental RPGs? Download now! Contact: alienz.games@gmail.com

About

Idle Archaeologist

Excavate historical sites, restore artifacts, and build a museum that earns gold even when offline. Attract patrons and unlock new eras as you become a renowned armchair archaeologist.

Highlights
  • Excavate hundreds of artifacts
  • Restore items at the workshop
  • Build and display in your museum
  • Earn idle gold offline
  • Travel to famous historical sites
  • Unlock new historical eras
  • Collect historical artifact data
Features
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DIG. DISPLAY. PROFIT. Idle Archaeologist is a cozy idle game where you excavate famous sites across history, restore the artifacts you find, and display them in your own museum. The longer they sit on the plinth, the more gold they earn — even while your phone is in your pocket. FEATURES Tap to dig — uncover hundreds of artifacts across 5 historical eras Restore at the workshop — clean, repair, and reassemble what you find Build your museum — every artifact on a plinth earns idle gold, 24/7 Attract patrons — wealthy historians fund expeditions and tip big Travel the world — Anatolia, the Nile Delta, the Andes, the Aegean coast and more Prestige and dig deeper — unlock the Bronze Age, Iron Age, Classical, Medieval Offline progression — your dig and museum keep earning while you're away Cozy pacing — no timers screaming at you, no FOMO popups FAIR FREE-TO-PLAY - No ads in your first 10 minutes - No paywalls A LOVE LETTER TO HISTORY Every artifact has a card in the Codex with a short historical note. Build your collection, fill the museum, and quietly become the world's most famous armchair archaeologist. - Privacy policy URL: https://gokhanoguz.github.io/idle-archaeologist/privacy.html - Support URL: https://gokhanoguz.github.io/idle-archaeologist/support.html - Terms URL: https://gokhanoguz.github.io/idle-archaeologist/terms.html

Screenshots

Arcane Clicker4 screens
Idle Archaeologist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Arcane Clicker at 4.0 against Idle Archaeologist's 1.0. Arcane Clicker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 months). Idle Archaeologist's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Idle Archaeologist sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Arcane Clicker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arcane Clicker holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arcane Clicker ships an update every 2 days, Idle Archaeologist every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Arcane Clicker versus Idle Archaeologist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcane ClickerIdle Archaeologist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRandomGG, Inc.GOKHAN OGUZ

Customer experience

Arcane Clicker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Idle Archaeologist

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Arcane Clicker

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Idle Archaeologist

Subscriptions2
  • Expedition Pass$3.991 Month
  • Patron Pass$5.991 Month
One-time6
  • Pouch of Gems$0.99
  • Quiet Museum$4.99
  • Bag of Gems$4.99
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  • Chest of Gems$9.99
  • Vault of Gems$19.99
  • Hoard of Gems$49.99

Questions

Is Arcane Clicker free?
Arcane Clicker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Idle Archaeologist free?
Idle Archaeologist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Arcane Clicker or Idle Archaeologist?
Arcane Clicker is rated higher. Arcane Clicker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Idle Archaeologist averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Arcane Clicker or Idle Archaeologist have ads?
Both Arcane Clicker and Idle Archaeologist show ads.
Which is updated more often, Arcane Clicker or Idle Archaeologist?
Arcane Clicker ships an update every 2 days, and Idle Archaeologist every 6 months. Most recently, Arcane Clicker was updated on October 28, 2026 and Idle Archaeologist on October 31, 2026.

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