Idle Wizard

Idle Wizard

Released Jan 2019

RPG/Idle hybrid about becoming the most powerful wizard there is. Pick a class, get a pet, configure and improve your character in a myriad ways!

86% positive · 1,861 reviews
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Released, but content still planned
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Content Planned

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Idle Wizard launched on January 24, 2019 and has been in continuous, active development ever since. TwoWizards has shipped at least six named major updates post-launch — most recently the "Jewel of the Realm" update (version 1.82.0) on August 2, 2026, which introduced an entirely new Town-building system. The game also received a major Expeditions rework in March 2026, a Pantheon Memetics feature in November 2025, and the Shards of Heaven expansion in February 2025, among many other updates. Crucially, the developer published a detailed 2026/27 roadmap on February 24, 2026, then refreshed it with an interim update on August 10, 2026 — just six days before today's assessment. This update explicitly names multiple phases of planned content still to come: Phase 2 (the Delve auto-battler system), Phase 3 (The Research talent tree), Phase 4 (Wizard Tower upgrades), plus a sound design rework, an Imprints rework, and a "special surprise." The August 10 post makes clear that the just-shipped Town is only the first step in a multi-part expansion called "Polis Arcana." Four paid DLC packs have all been released, the most recent on June 17, 2026. The developer is actively communicating and shipping content, and has explicitly laid out a substantial pipeline of named features ahead.
Evidence
Developer published an interim roadmap update confirming multiple named phases of content still ahead: the Delve auto-battler (Phase 2), The Research talent tree (Phase 3), Wizard Tower upgrades (Phase 4), a sound design rework, an Imprints rework, and a 'special surprise for the game.'
news post · Aug 10, 2026 source content planned
high
Major update 'Jewel of the Realm' (v1.82.0) shipped, introducing the new Town system — described as only the first step (Phase 1) of the multi-phase Polis Arcana expansion.
news post · Aug 2, 2026 source content shipped
high

Content

4 of 4 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
TwoWizards
Achievements
80
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Ever dreamt of being a Wizard?

Then try out Idle Wizard! It's an idle game infused with RPG elements, centered around becoming the most powerful wizard the world ever knew.

Infinite variety of gameplay:

18 powerful, unique character classes, 31 type of pets, over a hundred of various spells and items - all combining into an enormous amount of combinations.

Constant updates:

Years-long history of updates, new mechanics as well as reworks and improvements upon the older ones. Incredible amount of content and ways to become stronger.

Fully man-made graphics:

Zero AI used, all of the art was done by hand (and with love) from start to finish.

Regular events:

Year-round calendar of in-game events as well as various surprises and activities.

Last evaluated Aug 16, 2026
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