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Pure Idle

Riven Elow · Published by Alex Vuorenmaan

Mostly Negative — 33% positive (12 reviews) · 25 achievements

Last updated 28 Sept 2026

Become the right hand of the Creator in the search for lost perfection. Collect the light of billions of stars, guiding them into the heart of a black hole to find the one — Pure Idle. Technologies, production chains, and a long journey to the most beautiful star in the universe.

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5 Sept 2026Lowest: £0.95 · Highest: £0.954 Oct 2026

Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Casual · 2026 · More under £5 games

In Pure Idle, manage production chains and collect starlight on your quest for the ultimate form of perfection. Guided by Riven Elow, this casual simulation adventure awaits those who enjoy strategic thinking and cosmic exploration.

About this game

Collect the light of billions of stars to find the one that shines brightest

According to legend, hidden among billions of galaxies is Pure Idle — a star of indescribable beauty. To find it, the Creator set out to gather the light of all other celestial bodies. In this cosmic idle game, it falls to you to carry out this divine design.

What awaits you in Pure Idle:

  • Dynamic gameplay: Don't just wait — act! Drag falling stars with your mouse and guide them into a black hole, turning matter into pure light energy.

  • Technology tree: Every discovery brings you closer to your goal and opens new horizons.

  • Deep strategy and synergy: Build complex production chains and uncover hidden connections between technologies. The right combination can speed your progress tenfold.

  • Resource gathering and management: Command cosmic flows and harvest rare resources, so your influence keeps growing even while you rest.

  • Automation: Set up your systems so that everything runs on its own.

  • Many hours of play: The path to the most beautiful star is long. Enjoy the meditative atmosphere of space and a deep sense of progression that will keep you coming back.

A Personal Work

Pure Idle was created during a period of deep depression — not as a product, but as a lifeline. When the world felt out of reach, building small systems became the only language left — a way to bring order to something, piece by piece, with no pressure from outside.

I'm an independent developer, and this is honest, personal work — made in a genre that too often values player retention over the game itself.

If you love idle games with depth, long arcs of progression, and an experience shaped by lived feeling rather than metrics, Pure Idle may become a world you return to for a long time.

System Requirements

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 / 10 / 11
  • Processor: Any dual-core CPU
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Integrated graphics
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 300 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Any sound output device
  • VR Support: Not supported
  • Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 / 11
  • Processor: Any quad-core CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Any dedicated GPU
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 300 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Any sound output device
  • VR Support: Not supported
  • Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse

Supported Languages

English, French, German, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Russian

Latest news

  • Patch NotesOfficial

    Version 3.2: Regular update

    Fixing bugs and improving the game.IMPORTANT: Due to significant changes in core mechanics and resource balancing, it is highly recommended to start a New Game. You can do this by clicking the "Reset All Progress" button in the Settings menu. Old save files may experience technical issues.
    Read full article on Community Announcements (Black Equation Dev)
  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    Version 3.1: Addressing Initial Feedback

    Hello everyone!First of all, a huge thank you for your support and feedback since the launch of Pure Idle. I’ve been working hard to address your reports and improve the overall experience.IMPORTANT: Due to significant changes in core mechanics and resource balancing, it is highly recommended to start a New Game. You can do this by clicking the "Reset All Progress" button in the Settings menu. Old save files may experience technical issues.What’s New in this Update:UI Improvements: Enhanced readability and navigation. It should be much easier to manage your buildings and menus now.Resource Balancing: Added more depth to the resource management. Technologies are now more unique and require tactical decisions ("resource juggling").Bug Fixes: A large number of reported bugs have been squashed for a smoother experience.Thank you for your patience and for helping me make Pure Idle better. If you encounter any new issues, please let me know in the community hub!Happy idling!
    Read full article on Community Announcements (Black Equation Dev)

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