Idle Evolution is a Casual, Simulation, Strategy game from MTR with a 73% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- MTR
- Release year
- 2017
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $4.99
- Review signal
- 73% positive
Screenshots






System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows XP 64bits
Processor: Dual Core
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Integrated graphics should be fine
Storage: 300 MB available space - Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10 64bits
Processor: Core i5
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA or AMD dedicated graphics with 1GB VRAM
Storage: 300 MB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mac OS 10.7+
Processor: 2.0 Ghz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: 512Mb VRAM
Storage: 250 MB available space - Recommended
- OS: Mac OS 10.9+
Processor: 2.0 Ghz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: 1Gb VRAM
Storage: 250 MB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: 64bits
Processor: 2.0 Ghz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL compatible
Storage: 300 MB available space - Recommended
- OS: 64bits
Processor: 2.0 Ghz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL compatible
Storage: 300 MB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Idle Evolution is worth a closer look if you want exploration, strong atmosphere, and management.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, exploration, and management.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
management
Play styleThe game asks you to run, improve, or balance a system over time.
Steam review snapshots
[b]Pros:[/b] +The grind is really fun and there is a lot of complexity that keeps me entertained +The music is top notch…As far as my experiences with the original Idle Evolution from Kongregate went back in 2015, it was definitely a neat and…The objective of Idle Evolution is to evolve planets through the various periods–from the beginning of time, when there was no life…Why it fits
Check it if you want casual, simulation filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.