Idle Civilizations vs Idle PC Evolution Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Idle Civilizations
Build a civilization from the Stone Age to the Space Age in this idle history game. Construct iconic buildings, unlock historical leaders, and earn gold to advance through eras. Compete in events and prestige to build a stronger empire with each playthrough.
- Progress through 8 historical eras
- Build 40 unique structures
- Unlock 5 legendary leaders
- Construct 8 world wonders
- Offline play
- Optional rewarded ads
- Prestige system for permanent bonuses
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Start with a spark. End among the stars. Idle Civilizations is the idle game for history lovers. Begin with nothing but a campfire in the Stone Age and build your civilization through 8 iconic eras — all the way to the Space Age. 8 ERAS OF HISTORY Stone Age → Bronze Age → Ancient Empires → Classical World → Medieval Era → Renaissance → Industrial Revolution → Space Age Each era brings new buildings, new resources, and a new visual identity. When your civilization has earned enough gold, advance to the next era and unlock even more powerful structures. 40 UNIQUE BUILDINGS From humble campfires to lunar bases, each building has its own production rate, cost curve, and upgrade milestones. Hire managers to run your buildings automatically — your empire grows even while you sleep. 8 WORLD WONDERS Build history's greatest achievements: Stonehenge, the Great Library, the Parthenon, Notre-Dame, the Sistine Chapel, the Crystal Palace, and the International Space Station. Each Wonder grants powerful bonuses that transform your economy. 5 LEGENDARY LEADERS Unlock historical leaders who boost your favorite buildings. Hammurabi doubles your Marketplace income. Julius Caesar sends his Roman Legions into overdrive. Leonardo da Vinci pushes your Workshop beyond imagination. PRESTIGE AND LEGACY TOKENS Found a New Empire to earn Legacy Tokens — permanent multipliers that stack across every run. Each reset makes you stronger. Every civilization you found is more powerful than the last. EVENTS AND COMPETITIONS Compete in weekly Olympic Games and seasonal exhibitions against players worldwide. Climb the rankings and earn exclusive coin rewards. PLAY YOUR WAY • Works completely offline — your empire never stops growing • No energy system — play as much as you want • Rewarded ads are optional — never forced • Optional Civ Pass subscription for bonus coins and exclusive perks SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Civ Pass is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewable subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Terms of Use: https://idle-studio.vercel.app/games/idle-civilizations/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://idle-studio.vercel.app/games/idle-civilizations/privacy/
Idle PC Evolution Simulator
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Build your dream PC and evolve through over 40 years of computer history! Idle PC Evolution Simulator is an idle PC upgrade game where you start with basic 1980s hardware and gradually transform your setup into a powerful modern gaming rig. Upgrade CPUs, GPUs, RAM, storage, monitors, cooling, peripherals, and more as you progress from retro computers to today's high-end PC hardware. BUILD & UPGRADE YOUR PC Upgrade your entire computer setup across 15 hardware categories and hundreds of individual upgrades. • CPUs, motherboards, RAM and power supplies • GPUs and high-refresh-rate monitors • Floppy disks, hard drives, SSDs and NVMe storage • Cases, case fans and CPU cooling • Keyboards, mice and gaming peripherals • Desks, chairs and room lighting Every upgrade makes your PC more powerful and pushes your income even higher. EVOLVE THROUGH 5 PC ERAS Experience the evolution of computer hardware from the 1980s to the 2020s: • 1980s – Retro computers, floppy disks and early PC hardware • 1990s – Dedicated graphics cards, CD-ROMs and faster processors • 2000s – Multi-core CPUs, LCD monitors, SSDs and gaming peripherals • 2010s – Powerful GPUs, modern processors and ray tracing • 2020s – DDR5, PCIe 5.0, NVMe storage, OLED displays and modern gaming PCs IDLE GAME + ACTIVE CLICKING Earn points automatically while you play or while you're away. Want to progress faster? Tap for extra income with multi-touch clicking and combine active play with your idle production. NEW BUILDS & PRESTIGE Reached a progression wall? Start a New Build. Reset your current hardware in exchange for a permanent multiplier, then rebuild your PC faster than before. Each New Build makes future runs stronger and lets you push further through the hardware evolution. OVERCLOCK TOKENS New Builds also earn Overclock Tokens that can be spent on permanent upgrades. Unlock 12 Overclock upgrades across 5 tiers, including: • Higher idle and click income • Stronger New Builds • Increased offline earnings • Upgrade All and other quality-of-life improvements • Double Down token rewards • Powerful late-game progression bonuses OFFLINE PROGRESS Your PC keeps generating points while you're away. Come back later, collect your idle earnings and continue upgrading your setup. CLOUD SAVES & SAVE MANAGEMENT Sign in with Google to back up your progress and sync your save between devices. You can also manage multiple games with 10 save slots, export or import local saves, and delete your cloud data whenever you want. ACHIEVEMENTS & LONG-TERM PROGRESSION Unlock achievements for upgrading your PC, reaching new eras, performing New Builds and mastering the Overclock system. FEATURES • Idle and clicker gameplay • Hundreds of PC hardware upgrades • 15 upgrade categories • 5 technology eras from the 1980s to the 2020s • CPUs, GPUs, RAM, SSDs, monitors, cooling and peripherals • New Build prestige system • Permanent Overclock Token upgrades • Offline earnings • Huge numbers reaching into the Trigintillions • Google cloud save and device sync • 10 local save slots with export and import • Achievements and progression milestones • Retro PC nostalgia and hardware-inspired descriptions Whether you're a PC enthusiast, retro computing fan, idle game player, clicker fan, or just love watching numbers get ridiculously large, build your ultimate setup and experience the evolution of the personal computer. Start your first PC build today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Idle Civilizations at every 3 days against Idle PC Evolution Simulator's every 11 days. Idle PC Evolution Simulator's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Idle Civilizations sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Idle PC Evolution Simulator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Idle Civilizations ships an update every 3 days, Idle PC Evolution Simulator every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Idle Civilizations | Idle PC Evolution Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Victor Mihaita | Marko Boskovic |
In-app purchases
Idle Civilizations
- Civ Pass$2.991 Month
- Civ Pass (Annual)$19.991 Year
- Small Coin Pack$0.99
- Starter Pack$0.99
- Medium Coin Pack$4.99
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- Remove Ads$4.99
- Large Coin Pack$9.99
- XL Coin Pack$19.99
- Patron Pack (Lifetime)$29.99
- Mega Coin Pack$39.99
Idle PC Evolution Simulator
- Premium Upgrade$2.99
- Frame Gen$4.99
- Debloat OS$9.99
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