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Exponential Idle

by Conic Games · 2020
8.5
house score
The verdict

An idle game that's secretly a love letter to mathematics: progress by pushing equations, then unlock custom 'theories' with their own mechanics. Free, ad-free, and quietly one of the smartest games on mobile.

Hot take

It's the rare idle game that makes you feel smarter for playing it. The custom theory system is basically modding-as-content — no other mobile incremental respects your brain like this one.

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The facts

Developer Conic Games
Released 2020
Status active
Platforms android, ios
Primary mechanic math-driven growth via unlockable 'theories'
Prestige system prestige / supremacy / graduation resets
Active vs idle hybrid
Offline progress Yes
Monetization free
Pay to win No
Complexity high
Est. length 500+ hours
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Appears on
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Last verified by the Almanac: 2026-09-04