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CivIdle is an idle/incremental game that allows you to lead your own civilization through thousands of years from ancient times to the modern era. Expand your territory, explore a vast tech tree, build various wonders, and trade with global players: empire must grow and numbers must go up!

2025StrategyIndieSimulationFree To PlayFree to playDeck PlayableWindows · macOS · Linuxby FishPond
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Frequently asked about CivIdle

Does CivIdle run on Steam Deck?
CivIdle is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
Is CivIdle free to play?
Yes — CivIdle is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
Does CivIdle have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — CivIdle supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to CivIdle?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside CivIdle are Industry Idle, Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic, Microcivilization.
Who developed CivIdle?
CivIdle was developed by FishPond and published by Fish Pond Studio.

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