Idle Civilization
Developed by Very Simple Idea Studios · Published by Very Simple Idea Studios
At a glance
Overview
An indie, rpg, simulation game by Very Simple Idea Studios, published by Very Simple Idea Studios — single-player. It is in Early Access.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Take command of a pair of villagers and help them build a mighty civilization that will spread across the world and conquer it. Idle Civilization is a civilization builder management game where you will oversee the growth of your people into a mighty kingdom through building, research, warfare, religion, diplomacy, culture, heroic...” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Idle Civilization.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8 (32 bit or 64 bit)
- Processor: 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbook class devices
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX® 9 Compatible Graphics Card
- Storage: 100 MB available space
Supported languages (1)
Idle Civilization FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Idle Civilization?
Steam classifies Idle Civilization as a Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Very Simple Idea Studios. Take command of a pair of villagers and help them build a mighty civilization that will spread across the world and conquer it. Idle Civilization is a civilization builder management game where you will oversee the growth of your people into a mighty kingdom through building, research, warfare, religion, diplomacy, culture, heroic...
How much does Idle Civilization cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Idle Civilization at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Idle Civilization single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Idle Civilization: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Idle Civilization on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Idle Civilization for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Idle Civilization out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 23, 2015.
What platforms is Idle Civilization on?
Idle Civilization is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Idle Civilization single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Idle Civilization cost?
Steam lists it at $4.99.
Does Idle Civilization have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 17 achievements for Idle Civilization.
Who made Idle Civilization?
Idle Civilization is developed by Very Simple Idea Studios and published by Very Simple Idea Studios.
Where to get Idle Civilization
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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