I've created an idle incremental game from scratch just for the sake of this video to reveal this secret of fun.

We'll dive into the fascinating world of idle incremental games, where seemingly simple mechanics captivate millions of players worldwide. Join me as I explore what makes these games so engaging by creating a brand new idle incremental game from scratch.

As a solo game developer with over a decade of experience crafting my main game "Get a Little Gold," I'll demonstrate how a single core mechanic drives the addictive gameplay of incremental games. Starting with the basics, we'll use ducks as our currency and build generators to increase our duck production.

Witness firsthand the magic of exponential growth as we encounter price walls and discover two essential strategies: introducing higher-tier generators for greater efficiency and implementing a prestige mechanic to reset progress for permanent bonuses. These strategies are key to overcoming obstacles and accelerating progress in the game.

By the end, we'll have a complete game ready for you to try on itch.io, challenging you to beat the game by reaching 1 billion ducks in the shortest time possible.

Here's the link to download "Duck" game: https://jarofed.itch.io/duck

It's absolutely free.

If you're curious about what makes incremental games addictive or are looking to try your hand at game development, this video is for you. Don't forget to leave your thoughts in the comments.