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Build a resource-producing machine in a cramped grid, scavenge a ruined world, and repair its critical infrastructure.
Released 28 Jul 2026
Fit Parts Into Grid
Scavenge Ruined Sites
Automate Resource Runs
Idly gather and manage resources to repair what's left of a decaying world. Scavenge forgotten ruins, meet scattered survivors, and push back against the inevitable collapse. IDLE_DIRECTIVE is a grid-based inventory and resource management idle game.
Developed by Kevinfu510 · Published by Kevinfu510
You operate a machine in a decaying world, gathering resources and searching ruined locations for the parts needed to restore critical infrastructure.
Arrange components in a limited grid to produce power and other resources, improve your setup, and manage what you carry. Explore points of interest for loot, with different locations offering different resources and parts.
As you progress, you can automate resource gathering and travel, trade with settlements, and take on tasks for their factions. Resetting earns augment points for permanent upgrades, while later unlocks add systems such as crafting and NPC tasks.
Players who enjoy the game often praise the puzzle of fitting and configuring components in a limited grid, along with the satisfaction of building a more capable automated machine. Exploration, scavenging, and the atmospheric presentation also stand out in positive reviews. Other players enjoy switching between active play and letting a setup gather resources, while many reviews criticize the repetitive later runs and long waits.
IDLE_DIRECTIVE is a grid-based inventory and resource management idle game. Idly gather and manage resources to repair what's left of a decaying world. Scavenge forgotten ruins, meet scattered survivors, and push back against the inevitable collapse.
Balance limited inventory space by being strategic with your items and equipment! Available items include:
Utility items that aid you in your mission
Automation items that automate gameplay
Storage containers to expand your limited inventory
Resource producers
Manually, or idly gather various resource types to upgrade and improve yourself!
Explore a dying world filled with hidden points of interest (POIs). While many locations offer loot and resources, critical infrastructure that require repair is your prime directive and should be sought out.
The world is not lifeless, pockets of life still exist. Trade resources or aid survivors to build up your reputation, unlocking unique and powerful items or equipment in return.
RESET SYSTEM and gain powerful augment points that you can use to unlock powerful permanent upgrades to aid you in your directive. IDLE_DIRECTIVE features crafting, trade, and NPC tasks that are unlocked later on through Augmentation!
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 43 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
