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Idle Expanse

Developed by Lyrical Games LLC · Published by Lyrical Games LLC

CasualFree To PlayIndieRPGStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseSep 7, 2020 PriceFree to play

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1
Achievements69
DLC5

Overview

A casual, free to play, indie game by Lyrical Games LLC, published by Lyrical Games LLC — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “A sci-fi themed incremental game which allows you to expand your capitalistic empire across the galaxy! Hire mercenaries to pillage alien planets for resources, with the singular goal of making as much money as possible as quickly as possible! Totally not a playful commentary on real Terran society.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 55% positive of 147
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Peak players2
Player-voted tags:CasualRPGStrategyFree to PlayIndieIdlerClicker2DCartoonyAliensFunnyManagement

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 Expanse.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Dual Core 3.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GT 710 1 GB
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 300 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Integrated Sound

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Quad Core 4.20 GHz
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 300 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Integrated Sound

Supported languages (1)

English

Idle Expanse 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 Expanse?

Steam classifies Idle Expanse as a Casual, Free To Play, Indie, RPG, Strategy game, developed by Lyrical Games LLC. A sci-fi themed incremental game which allows you to expand your capitalistic empire across the galaxy! Hire mercenaries to pillage alien planets for resources, with the singular goal of making as much money as possible as quickly as possible! Totally not a playful commentary on real Terran society.

Is Idle Expanse free to play?

Yes — Steam lists Idle Expanse as Free to Play.

Is Idle Expanse single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Idle Expanse: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Idle Expanse on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Idle Expanse for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Idle Expanse out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 7, 2020.

What platforms is Idle Expanse on?

Idle Expanse is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Idle Expanse single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Idle Expanse cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Does Idle Expanse have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 69 achievements for Idle Expanse.

Who made Idle Expanse?

Idle Expanse is developed by Lyrical Games LLC and published by Lyrical Games LLC.

Where to get Idle Expanse

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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