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Idle Grid

Lake Country Games · Published by Lake Country Games

Mixed — 61% positive (54 reviews) · 27 achievements

Last updated 28 Sept 2026

Build and optimize your industrial empire in this grid-based idle game. Place factories, power plants, and research labs strategically to maximize efficiency through adjacency bonuses. Upgrade your buildings, manage power consumption, and watch your profits soar while you're away.

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Action, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play, Strategy, Casual · 2025 · More free games

Strategize your grid-based factory network to boost efficiency and profits. Place buildings wisely for maximum gain and watch your empire thrive on Idle Grid, a unique blend of action and simulation from Lake Country Games.

About this game

Idle Grid

A minimalist factory-building idle game where efficiency meets strategy. Design, expand, and optimize your industrial empire on a dynamic grid system.

Gameplay

Build and manage an ever-growing network of factories, power plants, and research facilities in this addictive idle game. Place buildings strategically to maximize their efficiency through proximity bonuses and upgrade paths.

Key Features:

🏭 Strategic Building Placement

* Position factories next to power plants for maximum efficiency

* Create research clusters to boost production

* Use compactors to multiply your factory outputs

* Every building placement matters with the adjacency bonus system

⚡ Power Management

* Balance power production and consumption

* Build backup power storage for emergencies

* Manage brownouts and blackouts strategically

* Upgrade power plants to meet growing demands

📈 Deep Progression System

* Three upgrade tiers for every building type

* Multiple upgrade strategies:

  * Single building upgrades

  * Max level upgrades

  * Mass upgrade all buildings of the same type

* Research facilities provide stackable income bonuses

🏗️ Building Types

* Factories - Your primary income generators

* Power Plants - Keep your grid running

* Research Labs - Boost factory efficiency

* Warehouses - Expand storage capacity

* Compactors - Multiply factory output

💾 Quality of Life Features

* Auto-save system

* Export/Import save files

* Zoom and pan controls

* Keyboard shortcuts for quick actions

* Clear visual feedback for all actions

Endless Optimization

Every decision matters in Idle Grid. Will you focus on maximizing factory output, research efficiency, or power generation? Create your own strategies and watch your industrial empire grow while you're away.

Perfect for both active management and idle progression, Idle Grid offers a satisfying blend of strategic depth and incremental growth.

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System Requirements

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+) or higher
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: N/A
  • Storage: 300 MB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Supported Languages

English*
*languages with full audio support

Latest news

  • Patch NotesOfficial

    Patch 0.3.5

    Patch 0.3.5 * Balance Building Cost Scaler to 1.15
    Read full article on Community Announcements (Lake Country Games)
  • Patch NotesOfficial

    Patch 0.3.4

    Patch 0.3.4 * Reduce Building Cost Scaler From 35% -> 21% *Example is 116 Factories* https://i.imgur.com/0WnHqr0.png -> https://i.imgur.com/0MoHlnR.png
    Read full article on Community Announcements (Lake Country Games)
  • Patch NotesOfficial

    Patch 0.3.3

    Patch 0.3.3 * Fixed Money Formatter * Fixed Income Achievements Ignoring New Prestige Bonus ːsteamhappyː
    Read full article on Community Announcements (Lake Country Games)
  • Patch NotesOfficial

    UI Patch 0.3.2

    UI Patch 0.3.2 * Fixed Several UI Panels Not Using Theme colors * Formatting Money with k,b,m etc * Formatting Profit/Sec with k,b,m etc * Formatting Upgrade, Sell, Sell All Costs with k,b,m etc * Formatting Purchase Building with k,b,m etc * Resource Bar Icons Now Follow Theme Colors * Building Information Label was Falling Off Screen * Building Information Panel now has Drop Down Option With Animation * Misc Theme Fixes and Layout Issues Bonus Notes * New Prestige Shop Item -> Double Factory Profit https://i.imgur.com/UVZrnAb.png https://i.imgur.com/vtIAtIe.png https://i.imgur.com/QquXYK5.png https://i.imgur.com/6bkQDeo.png https://i.imgur.com/7bsgdra.gif
    Read full article on Community Announcements (Lake Country Games)
  • Patch NotesOfficial

    Major Bug Patch 0.3.1 - 2/16/25

    Major Bug Fix * Fixed Power Display * Fixed income not properly generating based on profit/second * Fixed power display on building information panel * Misc Fixes to calculations * Fixed GW conversions Enjoy!
    Read full article on Community Announcements (Lake Country Games)

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