Idle Startup
Idle Startup

Idle Startup

Simulation

| Afterglow Games

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

  • Overview
  • Game Features
  • How to Play

Page Modified On: July 03, 2025

Play Idle Startup on PC or Mac

Join millions to experience Idle Startup, an exciting Simulation game from Afterglow Games. With BlueStacks App Player, you are always a step ahead of your opponent, ready to outplay them with faster gameplay and better control with the mouse and keyboard on your PC or Mac.

About the Game

Ever wondered what it takes to build the next big thing in tech? Idle Startup puts you in charge of your very own company, starting from scratch and working your way up⁠—one click, upgrade, and hire at a time. If you’re into simulation games with that addictive “just one more upgrade” feeling, you’ll find plenty to sink your teeth into here. It’s all about watching your tech business grow, figuring out how to make the most of what you’ve got, and maybe obsessing over employee happiness a little more than you expected.

Game Features

  • Grow from the Ground Up
    Begin as a solo founder with a small dream and some basic resources, then hustle your way into a thriving IT company. Every little decision and hire matters.

  • Idle Incremental Progress
    Your company keeps growing even when you’re AFK. Come back to see all your hard work pay off—or discover your team’s made big moves while you were away.

  • Team Building
    Find, hire, and manage a variety of IT specialists. The right crew means better productivity and faster company growth.

  • Office Expansion
    Upgrade your workspace as your company takes off. Add desks, equipment, and those little touches that keep your growing team happy and inspired.

  • Keep Employees Happy
    Manage workplace mood and morale. A happy team works smarter, grows your startup faster, and, honestly, some of those staffers can get a little quirky.

  • Resource Management
    Stretch your budget, allocate funds wisely, and decide what’s worth investing in—there’s always a trade-off between comfort and rapid scaling.

  • Optimized on BlueStacks
    Enjoy smoother controls and a crisp look if you play on BlueStacks, making it easy to manage your tech empire wherever you prefer.

Start your journey now. Download the game on BlueStacks, invite your friends, and march on a new adventure.

Game Features

Enhancements

  • Macros
  • Multi Instance
  • Multi Instance Sync
  • Script
  • Enhancements
Macros

Macros

Automate the predictable in Idle Startup and transform your gameplay with Macros. Get access to inventive Macros in the BlueStacks Macro Community
Multi Instance

Multi Instance

Play Idle Startup on one window. And chat with your friend on the other. Press CTRL + Shift + 8 to open the Multi-Instance Manager. And start creating fresh instances or clone an existing one.
Multi Instance Sync

Multi Instance Sync

Play Idle Startup with the power of Multi-Instance Sync. Replicate what you are doing on the main instance on all other instances. Level up faster, play more.
Script

Script

Script your way to gaming glory in Idle Startup with BlueStacks Script. Write and run a set of commands to automate repeated tasks. Trigger the command by assigning it to any key.
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How to Download and Play Idle Startup on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for Idle Startup in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install Idle Startup from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install Idle Startup

  • Click the Idle Startup icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

Idle Startup - FAQs

  • How to play Idle Startup on Windows PC & Mac?

    Play Idle Startup on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on 'Play Idle Startup on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and play the game.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are Idle Startup PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run Idle Startup on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 or above MacOS 11 (Big Sur) or above
    • Processor: Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 4GB of RAM. (Note that having 4GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM)
    • HDD: 10GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.