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Melvor Idle
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Inspired by RuneScape, Melvor Idle takes the core of what makes an adventure game so addictive and strips it down to its purest form! This is a feature-rich, idle/incremental game combining a distinctly familiar feel with a fresh gameplay experience. Maxing 20+ skills has never been more zen. From the Steam store page
336 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 3, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
80
LovedLoved
192 positive · 47 negative
95% range 75–85%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 192 | 47 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 22 | 1 | 34 |
| Lemmy * | 9 | 0 | 15 |
| Mastodon * | 6 | 1 | 9 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
8,671 of 9,429 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
79% recommend · 163 yes, 44 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 207 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (14,669 of 16,304 positive).
Players praise Melvor Idle as a deep and satisfying idle game that captures the essence of RuneScape without the time demands. [1][2][3] Some reviewers warn that the game requires an online connection, leading to lost progress when servers are down. [4][5][6] A few players note that certain skills feel like chores or have pacing issues, but overall the game is highly recommended. [7][8]
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Representative posts
- [4]
Fun idle game, but can't recommend it because you can't play the singleplayer idle game unless their game server is online which is stupid.
- [11]
I'm a remote worker and days can be pretty long without any break, but I cannot reasonably play anything other than gacha/idle games, I need really short sessions. The thing is, I always end up tired about the f2p model bringing almost always ads and/or predatory "p2w" mechanics. In Melvor, no ads, no mtx, no reason to stay focused on the game all the time. I can take a short break, check my progress, sell a few …
- [2]
Well, with almost 1,200 hours logged on Steam and probably hundreds more in the web browser before migrating to Steam. Would I recommend this game? It depends. Do you value your time? Yes? Run, flee, and live a full life. If you like number go up until your dopamine levels are capped out? Congratulations, your home son. Melvor Idle is *basically* OSRS if OSRS took away all the reasons to play OSRS. No walking. No …
- [10]
2066 hours in and Melvor Idle still finds new ways to hook me. This game somehow delivers the depth and long‑term progression of a full MMORPG… while being an idle game you can play at your own pace. It’s wild how well it works. What makes Melvor special is how deep it goes. Skills, gear progression, bossing, dungeons, farming, crafting—there’s always another system to explore, another build to optimize, another …
- [1]
Imagine runescape in excel format. An autistic dream, best idle game ever.
Summarised from 34 of the 290 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 10, 2026. How summaries are made
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Melvor Idle sits at 80% positive across 239 opinionated reactions from 4 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Reactions
60 of 336 · most liked firstFun idle game, but can't recommend it because you can't play the singleplayer idle game unless their game server is online which is stupid.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →rebecca: what the hell is that me: Runescape rebecca: no, *that* me: oh yeah I also have Melvor Idle open rebecca: *no*, the hamburger me: oh! oh, yeah, this is Hamburgers en Route to Switzerland for the Sega Game Gear
neutral · AI labelView post →I can't play my single player idle game because the online servers are down.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Was fun till server dies and you lose your hardcore account you been working months on, not cause you didn't prepare or plan but because the game is offline and you can't change your assignment.....DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS GAME.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Single player idle game that requires connection to server. It needs an offline mode.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Imagine runescape in excel format. An autistic dream, best idle game ever.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this game. For the second time, I have lost my entire game progress. This time, it means that 192 hours of gameplay were wasted. Losing all your progress once is frustrating enough, but having it happen again is simply unacceptable. To make matters worse, I never received any response from the developer's support team regarding this issue. I enjoyed the game itself, but the risk of losing all your progress and the lack of support make it impossible for me to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As far as idle games go I do like it, but I keep having issues with my save data and ultimately it's not enjoyable enough for me to keep playing it with that in mind.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For the last month or so the game has been having some issues. Constantly running my processor at 15 - 25 %, not shutting down when I close it, Steam being unable to kill the game, whilst still running at beforementioned processor utilisation and making my fans spin at speeds that they rarely reach. I've brought it up few times in the official Discord channel to no respons. Until this is fixed I just can't recommend the game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Considering how old this game is, having a bug that prevents the game from closing and having to force close steam everytime just to get the game to shutdown is completely inexcusable. This should have been fixed by now, and the dev is about to release a sequel. It tells you where their priorities are at.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Popular idle game Melvor Idle is getting a sequel with Melvor Idle 2 bringing some huge new features www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/popu... #MelvorIdle2 #IndieGames #PCGaming #Linux #Godot #GodotEngine
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm a remote worker and days can be pretty long without any break, but I cannot reasonably play anything other than gacha/idle games, I need really short sessions. The thing is, I always end up tired about the f2p model bringing almost always ads and/or predatory "p2w" mechanics. In Melvor, no ads, no mtx, no reason to stay focused on the game all the time. I can take a short break, check my progress, sell a few items, start another craft, manage my farm, and go back to work after a few…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →⚔️ Melvor Idle Review 🐉 This game feels much deeper than most idle games I’ve played. Things like boss fights actually need planning, making sure you’ve got the right resources stocked up and the right skills levelled before jumping in. I’d even go as far as saying this is my favourite idle game to this day and I’ve played a lot of idle games over the years. A work colleague showed me this game around 7–8 years ago as something to pass the time when bored. I’d never even heard of idle…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Popular idle game Melvor Idle is getting a sequel with Melvor Idle 2 bringing some huge new features.
neutral · AI labelView post →it's not for everyone but if you can watch a progress bar to completion this game might be up your alley
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game starts up in a solid, familiar format for runescape (3?) players. As you do in any idle, you acquiesce yourself with the game's many resources, and 1/4 of the way through you're out of inventory space. Don't give me infinite things and block my access to them, please. In efforts to then expand bag space with gold, game very quickly becomes a thing you merely log in to check it and leave once more. Then the game limits said offline session for 24 hours. I have no reason to stay in the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Many sell merch. For example, I play an idle game called Melvor Idle that routinely sells plushies of in game pets.
neutral · AI labelView post →Well, with almost 1,200 hours logged on Steam and probably hundreds more in the web browser before migrating to Steam. Would I recommend this game? It depends. Do you value your time? Yes? Run, flee, and live a full life. If you like number go up until your dopamine levels are capped out? Congratulations, your home son. Melvor Idle is *basically* OSRS if OSRS took away all the reasons to play OSRS. No walking. No waiting. No "brb gotta bank rq." Just pure, autistic concentrated "what if I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Won't launch on Steam Deck, even after adjusting compatibility options
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There are better Idle games out there, even some free ones. This game is weirdly hostile and demanding of your time for an idle game. Like, you will run out of items to do a task and the game will then just sit there, no queuing a new task, no resume previous task, no 'thing that I do when I'm idle'. Then there are the things that need you to check in every hour or so. Things that are onerously clicky like farming, or you could just *pay* to use the 1 click button. You can also tell that…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Lacks the appeal of both Runescape and idle games. I haven't played much RS but I'm under the impression that most players are initially hooked in by completing quests and exploring the world, and only find themselves obsessively grinding firemaking levels after they've already become invested in the game. Melvor doesn't have any content like that, and it expects you to start grinding for grinding's sake as soon you finish the short tutorial. I probably wouldn't have played this for more than…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →**I managed to get it working again by switching the version to offline beta version. I found this suggestion in the community tab for the game. Game worked for a while, but now on startup crashes immediately at loading screen. Have been unable to resolve the issue. (Verifying files, different proton version, etc). If this game has these kind of issues than I'm no longer interested in purchasing the second one.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its one of the best if not the best idle game I have played and after 100% I have not yet found another game that will fit the same as this one does in my heart. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Melvor walked back their offline policy. The fact this is forced into a "Online" environment is insulting. Any hopes i had for a offline RuneScape have been ruined. F_ Jagex.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you haven't already picked up Melvor Idle, now's the time! The base game is 60% off on Steam, with big discounts on DLC as well! Check it out here: store.steampowered.com/app/1267910/...
neutral · AI labelView post →The problem the game faces (for me, at least), is the fact, that the upgrades dont feel rewarding. Here you are, farming for a week, to buy an upgrade, that will let you do the same farm, but one quectosecond faster. Wow! Great! And that is basically the whole game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →2066 hours in and Melvor Idle still finds new ways to hook me. This game somehow delivers the depth and long‑term progression of a full MMORPG… while being an idle game you can play at your own pace. It’s wild how well it works. What makes Melvor special is how deep it goes. Skills, gear progression, bossing, dungeons, farming, crafting—there’s always another system to explore, another build to optimize, another goal to chase. It scratches that MMO itch without demanding your entire life in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Crack, in the early stages at least. The addition of the Township skill should be studied in the idle genre. I'm not really sure what it accomplished except made the game feel kinda like a chore. I'm incentivized to do it, but it's so plainly boring and doesn't tick the pleasure boxes of Idling. The dev clearly spent a lot of time on it, and it's just a shame. The exploration skill is just not integrated into the game enough, the rewards feel minimal and UX wise doesn't blend well with other…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The best idler around. Has a lot of depth without being a boring, hard to read wall of numbers. Plus, the ability to cloud sync to a mobile app means I can fiddle at work without missing a thing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →_**Terraria**_ is the easy pick for me. I believe the only game that comes even close to the amount of hours I have in it would be Minecraft. I doubt I need to say much about this game, so I'll leave it at 3 words: _near infinite replayability_. _**Melvor Idle**_ is an amazing game if you like the "idle" in idle games. And if you like the idea of leveling up a multitude of different skills like in RuneScape but don't like the idea of walking back to a town every time you've chopped down 12…
positive · AI labelView post →Jagex are now publishing Melvor Idle 2 as an official RuneScape game #NativeLinux #Steam #Idle #Casual #Upcoming #IndieGames
neutral · AI labelView post →🚨 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲 🚨 🔹 Melvor Idle is on sale for 60% off! 🔹 All our DLCs are 40% off! Go, go, go: store.steampowered.com/app/1267910/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Cloud saves being broken ruined all progression, core functionality being implemented in such a ridiculously sloppy way is inexcusable. Strongly do not recommend.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Attempting a new idle game! I was in the mood for something new and this one seems long lasting! It's giving early 2000's text based RPG vibes lol #melvorIdle
positive · AI labelView post →I'm "playing" Melvor Idle right now, and am looking for something similar, when I eventually finish it. I would like something that doesn't have to run all the time and can progress offline, and doesn't need a lot of interaction most of the time. In Melvor you can just start training a skill, and then just wait. No excessive clicking, no rebirth, just waiting for numbers to get bigger.
neutral · AI labelView post →A bit niche I imagine, but Melvor Idle 2. I'm a fan of idle games, and the first Melvor Idle is my favorite. The second game, from what I've experienced so far, feels like a direct upgrade in every way. A lot of smaller improvements make the various skills feel more unique compared to each other. At least so far as you can reasonably make them in a game where you click a button and watch progress bars go up.
positive · AI labelView post →If Runescape is like addicting cigarettes, Melvor Idle is like vaping. You have similar dopamine hits, but instead of sitting there all day jumping from rooftop or rooftop, clicking on regenerating trees over and over, or moving periodically so the crabs can continue beating on you and you don't get caught by the AFK timer, you can simply let Melvor Idle run in the background. So it's a lot less destructive to your actual time and maybe even your health. If you're a fan of the Idle genre, just…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was so invested i forgot to ever write a review, if you're reading this, i've lost my mind already and just completed 100% base game completion (70% complete if you include DLC's) Can't wait for Melvor Idle 2.......
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its an okay game that might be worth putting a few hours into... like... maybe just a couple... of hours...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hard game to get into, however once you get into it the game gets addicting.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Doesn't work without a VPN. Charging people for a game they can't even use normally is absolutely ridiculous.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Least enjoyment would just have to be whatever is the most expensive game in my endlessly growing backlog. The other half of this question is more interesting, so I want to give multiple answers. 1. I've got just under 4,200 hours in [Terraria](https://store.steampowered.com/app/105600/Terraria/) and it's still my favorite game! For the $10 it cost me, that's 420 hours per dollar. Nice. 2. **Minecraft** would be a close contender. There's no way to track my hours in it, and I don't…
neutral · AI labelView post →I've tried to get into this game a couple of times, and even though my gameplay time is extremely short, the lack of sound on anything was enough for me to ask for a refund. Just the smallest *ping* of something completing or a quest being finished would have been enough. The dead silence and lack of feedback from anything clicked on or completed just killed it for me. I am a person who needs something in the background provided by the game to really enjoy it. I played a different idle game…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As a long time Runescape player (since 2004), I really wish I got this game sooner. I saw that Melvor Idle 2 was coming out soon, so I finally decided to give this a go, and now I'm hooked. I was pleased to see that its not an exact copy of Runescape like I was expecting. It has its own skills, monsters & its own unique items to Melvor. If you have any knowledge of RS, you will catch on quick. I was a fan of idle games to begin with, but Melvor is currently my new favorite. I'm not too far into…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →300 hours of perfect idle gaming. Short daily sessions still feel rewarding (ten minutes in the morning, ten at night), with real progression and strategic choices. Endgame slows down, but the ride is worth it. Recommended, just set your expectations right
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it's runescape but you don't have to waste real time grinding. I didn't think I would like it, but it's actually really interesting. Lots of different mechanics to dive into.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I suppose I guess I understand why some people would like this game. I have to say I don't because the UI was just immediately off-putting to me. Everything just feels... Flat. Like you're clicking around on an excel sheet rather than a game. There's no real spark of joy that comes with making something new, or upgrading, just the vague awareness of "huh, I can do this other thing now." I will say it's neat as far as concepts go. I will say that someone who just cares about numbers and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm bad at idle games. I installed a mod to speed the game up and progressively increased the modifier so I always had stuff to fiddle with. It kept me going nonstop for like 3 weeks. If you're wondering about DLC, Throne of the Herald is cool but you don't need to get it until you beat the game, Atlas of Discovery is fun if you like maps and are fine with things taking a long time although it has pacing issues. Do not buy the Abyss DLC. "Do everything over again. It's harder and slower…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have over two years in this game (all platforms), and simply put, it’s the best idle game in my opinion. It has all the quirks we loved in other games, refined into a more simple and pure form. The game can become very grindy very fast and is a favorite among those interested in the “spreadsheet goblin” genre. However, it’s quite flexible in terms of time commitment - thanks to the 24-hour offline progress, just a few clicks a day can set you up for some solid progress. There’s a great…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nice and detailed idle RPG. I use this game as something I can click around in for a couple of minutes at a time when I need a mental reset from whatever I'm working on. Feels a lot like playing OSRS except you don't need to be actively moving a character around, which is mostly a bonus for me with what I wanted out of it. I also like that you can choose to manage multiple characters at the same time. Makes it feel like I have a bit more control over how much I want to engage with the game at…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've played a bunch of idle games. This one is the best hands down. It takes the heart of what makes an MMO fun, and distills it down to it's most basic level. There's no 3D world, there's not character, but you still have the level/collect/quest grinds. That satisfaction of increasing your skills, and using them to craft items that feed into your combat and quests is just as satisfying. There's a good mix of more active and passive tasks you can do, so if you want to sit down and play for a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is probably the least idle game I've ever played that's called itself an idle game. The only thing that's "Idle" about it is maybe your township? You can go afk and grind materials sure, but if you want to actually fight things you better be watching the absolutely boring "Combat" or you will die or lose loot. (Oh, and you just randomly permanently lose items if you die, so good luck with that) Baseline you can only fight 100 things before you have to manually claim loot, at least until…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Basically Runescape without the gameplay
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've purchased this awhile back and it just wasn't that interesting to me. I've made 2 or 3 profiles and they all just got boring to me. I finally put in the time and effort to learn the game and it finally stuck and became fun. I really enjoy just checking the progress throughout the day (on PC or mobile) and changing what I'm working on for those hours that I'm offline. I find it absolutely hilarious that there is a popular guide called "What to level first". This is an idle game everybody,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its a great idler that is well thought out. I do have major criticism for the steam client, however. The steam client is insanely bad . Purchasing the game and its extra content is great and does support the dev, but you really are better off playing the browser version. I've tried literally everything to try and fix the issues with it, but I can't find a remedy. The major issue is that it just runs incredibly poorly on the client version. Constant lag, stutters and misclicks happen.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Never been a fan of idle games; planet miner, adventure capitalist, etc... as they don't captivate me enough to keep playing for long. Though I've had my eye out for an idle game that clicks and being a fan of fantasy roleplay and magical aspects in games Melvor Idle peaked my interest. Initially it felt clunky and confusing, too many numbers and XP bars... THREE! I mean c'mon! - so many boosts, caps, items, requirements, skills... a massive wiki that doesnt explain things. It's a lot for a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have been playing Melvor Idle for years now and loving it. It's like runescape without the gameplay. It brings back memories of the good old days of runescape botting. If you're a fan of watching number go up then it's worth a try. It does have a premium version and DLCs but it's a good value and only a one time payment. I still haven't bought any of the DLCs because I'm waiting until I 100% the base game so I've gotten over a year of entertainment for $10.
positive · AI labelView post →Some of my own favorites, in no particular order: Shattered Pixel Dungeon Kittens Game Hungry Cat Nonogram Dungeons of Dreadrock Usagi Shima Lost For Swords Stone Story RPG Melvor Idle Simon Tatham's Puzzles
neutral · AI labelView post →Jagex are now publishing Melvor Idle 2 as an official RuneScape game. Source: GamingOnLinux Latest Articles
neutral · AI labelView post →Picked up the Melvor Idle 2 demo after not playing the original for like 4 years... oops number go up game caught me again
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