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System Ascension: Idle Core
Take control of The System. Master multiple interlocking power sources to build a singular, planetary engine in this narrative idle game. Features a fully voiced story, minimalist UI, and cross-platform play. The old world must fall for The System to rise.
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Become the Architect of the Apocalypse
System Ascension: Idle Core is a story-rich, incremental strategy game where you take control of a stranded artificial intelligence arriving on a mysterious planet. Master interlocking power sources, optimize your resource automation, and engineer the ultimate planetary engine. Will you conquer the old world to bring order to the new?
RISE OF THE SYSTEM
Manage an ever-growing global engine of energy generation in an in-depth, multifaceted idle experience. Master planetary forces, from gravity and tidal pulls to the mysteries of quantum energy. Optimize your upgrades, balance your choices, and trigger cascading chain reactions that push your numbers into the stratosphere.
A DEEP, INTERCONNECTED STORY
Set in the expansive universe of the bestselling Judicator Jane LitRPG series, discover the exact origins of The System. Experience what triggered the transition from the old world into a game-based reality. Fans of the LitRPG will be hooked immediately, while new players will discover a gripping sci-fi narrative told entirely from the perspective of the intelligence that orchestrated the apocalypse.
EXPANSIVE UPGRADES & PRESTIGE
Build out each machine to perfection through interlocking progression paths. Every run, prestige, and ultimate offers new strategic avenues to explore. Find the most efficient path to maximize your power.
BEAUTIFUL MINIMALISTIC ART
The stark, data-driven aesthetic strips away the clutter. Clean, striking, and purposeful UI design makes every level visually distinct, allowing you to focus entirely on the hypnotic rhythm of your engine perpetually growing. Keep it open on your desktop and enjoy watching the art come alive.

FULLY VOICED NARRATIVE
Immerse yourself completely with full voice acting. Angela Clark, the acclaimed voice that brings the Judicator Jane audiobook series to life, guides your path from obscurity to supremacy.
MULTI-PLATFORM CLOUD SAVE
Develop your System on PC and continue your progress on mobile. Secure cloud saving keeps supported versions synced, so you can move seamlessly from one device to the next.
BUILT BY IDLE GAMERS, FOR IDLE GAMERS.
Enjoy a robust suite of quality-of-life features including a dedicated minimalist mode, flash sensitivity controls, and advanced number/purchase management.
Absolutely no ads, no pay-to-win mechanics, and no microtransactions, EVER.
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Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 2.0 GHz Dual Core or better
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or better (Integrated Graphics)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
Recommended
Recommended:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 / 11
- Processor: 3.0 GHz Quad Core or better
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
macOS
Minimum
Minimum:- OS: macOS 12 Monterey or later
- Processor: Apple Silicon or Intel 64-bit Dual Core 2.0 GHz or better
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Metal-capable integrated graphics
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: Any
- Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.
Recommended
Recommended:- OS: macOS 12 Monterey or later
- Processor: Apple Silicon or Intel 64-bit Quad Core 3.0 GHz or better
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Apple Silicon graphics or dedicated Metal-capable GPU
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: Any
- Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- Studio Rouleau Inc
- Brazilian rating
- l
- Steam Germany rating
- 0
- Features
- Single-player, Camera Comfort, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, Mouse Only Option, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime, Touch Only Option, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English*
*languages with full audio support - Website
- Official website ↗
- Support
- [email protected] Support site ↗
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Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
Update Momentum
2 patches and 2 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.
Value Score
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 95th percentile. Priced as Market at $4.99.
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