An idle version of a classic game

Idle Breakout is a free-to-play casual game developed by Kodiqi. This updated puzzle game makes a simple yet easy change to Breakout — a classic arcade game where you move a ledge to keep the ball from falling down. As it bounces around the stage, it hits breakable blocks that give you scores. It is the same, but without the risks of ever dying.

If you’re after a relaxing idle experience, Idle Breakout is a great option you can just leave running. You can also check out NGU IDLE for more effortless fun.

Watch it or play it, your choice

Idle Breakout is a weird turn for the classic challenging video game. It eliminates the risk of the ball falling out of the stages and ending your game. Here, balls just bounce endlessly. As you progress, you get to unlock better and more powerful balls to help you make greater progress. You earn cash from breaking blocks, which increases in life with every stage. This makes the game longer.

As an idle game, this can get really boring for people looking to play something. The balls move very slowly. If you’re looking to relax, watching them can be a calming, meditative experience. If you’re looking to move forward faster, you can always help the balls by clicking on the blocks. Every click is equivalent to a ball hit, allowing you to earn faster and upgrade faster–something each ball has.

Also, there is a limit to how many balls you can have on the screen. Once you’ve hit 50 balls, you can remove the ones you no longer need. Lastly, the value of this game is in the fact that you have an interactive screensaver. You can leave it running in the background or watch colored balls bounce around and hit similarly-colored bricks.

An interactive screensaver

For the best experience, you can set a portion of your screen for Idle Breakout. Watching the balls bounce around and the blocks and diminishing over time has its own appeal. Still, while the game looks very slow on its own, you can prod it by clicking blocks to help you earn and access upgrades. Overall, it works whether you play or not, making it a fun idle game.