Idle Gumball Machine — Is It Worth Playing?

Plinko-style INCREMENTAL game.

Mar 26, 2026Strategyby Antique Gear Games$3.99
Quick verdict Idle Gumball Machine draws a 24-hour peak of 16 players on Steam. It's on our trending radar. If you enjoy Strategy games like Tempest Rising, Pixel Darts: From Pub to Glory, Landlord Simulator, it's an easy one to check out.

About Idle Gumball Machine

Incremental, not idle! (despite the name) A short and relaxing Plinko-style INCREMENTAL game where you shoot gumballs at gears and buy upgrades to make bigger and bigger numbers until you break the game! Enjoy the explosive sense of achievement! Gumball Fun: shoot gumballs at gears and enjoy your time by watching them bounce and spin around! Various Upgrades: buy upgrades to achieve explosive number growth in unique and surprising ways! Auto-fire: you now have the option to shoot gumballs automatically! The auto-fire's delay can be removed using a late-game upgrade. Ascension: includes an ascension mechanic that allows you to sacrifice everything to get super powerful upgrades! Relaxing In-Game Atmosphere: Features relaxing music and satisfying sound effects. Wishlist and/or buy the game! (please)

Description via Steam.

Key Stats

24h peak players
16
Genre
Strategy
Developer
Antique Gear Games
Release
Mar 26, 2026
Price
$3.99

Should You Play Idle Gumball Machine?

Who it's for: fans of Strategy games like Tempest Rising, Pixel Darts: From Pub to Glory, Landlord Simulator.

Incremental, not idle! (despite the name) A short and relaxing Plinko-style INCREMENTAL game where you shoot gumballs at gears and buy upgrades to make bigger and bigger numbers until you break the game! Enjoy the explosive sense of achievement! Gumball Fun: shoot gumballs at gears and enjoy your time by watching them bounce and spin around! Various Upgrades: buy upgrades to achieve explosive number growth in unique and surprising ways! Auto-fire: you now have the option to shoot gumballs automatically! The auto-fire's delay can be removed using a l…

Idle Gumball Machine is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar right now.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 · Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470 CPU @ 3.20GHz 3.20 GHz · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 4GB PCIE Video Graphics Card M302N · Storage: 1 GB available space

Recommended

OS: Windows 10 · Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 3.6 GHz · Memory: 12 GB RAM · Graphics: RX 580 8G · Storage: 1 GB available space

Idle Gumball Machine — Frequently Asked Questions

When does Idle Gumball Machine release?
Idle Gumball Machine released on Mar 26, 2026 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is Idle Gumball Machine?
Idle Gumball Machine is a Strategy game. Plinko-style INCREMENTAL game.
Is Idle Gumball Machine multiplayer or co-op?
No — Idle Gumball Machine is listed as single-player only on Steam.
Is Idle Gumball Machine on Steam Deck or consoles?
Idle Gumball Machine runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does Idle Gumball Machine cost?
Idle Gumball Machine is priced at $3.99 on Steam.
What are Idle Gumball Machine's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is Idle Gumball Machine worth playing in 2026?
Plenty of players think so — Idle Gumball Machine peaked at 16 concurrent players on Steam in the last 24 hours as of 2026.
Who made Idle Gumball Machine?
Idle Gumball Machine is developed by Antique Gear Games.
What games is Idle Gumball Machine similar to?
Idle Gumball Machine sits alongside Strategy games such as Tempest Rising, Pixel Darts: From Pub to Glory, Landlord Simulator.
What platforms is Idle Gumball Machine on?
Idle Gumball Machine is available on Windows.

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