Degen Idle

Idle game with many skills you can train.
Collect items and track them.
Fight monsters in combat solo or in a party.
Do dungeons with friends.
Trade on market with other players.
Full pet system
Banks and equips.
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Inspiration

We grew up on games like RuneScape, MapleStory, and AdventureQuest. These were worlds where progress never stopped and small communities thrived. We wanted to bring that same feeling of endless growth and discovery to the browser, but with modern design, instant accessibility, and a social-first experience.

What it does

Degen Idle is an idle MMORPG that lets players train skills, earn gold, and collect loot even while offline.
You can mine, fish, fight monsters, or craft gear to level up your stats. Every action builds long-term progress. Players return daily to climb leaderboards, unlock new areas, and flex their achievements within the community.

How we built it

We built Degen Idle using Expo, Supabase, RevenueCat, OneSignal, and Redis for a fast, scalable experience.

Player data is stored securely in Supabase, and combat logic runs through custom game servers.
RevenueCat manages in-app purchases across Apple and Google Play.
OneSignal powers notifications that drive daily engagement.

Challenges we ran into

Designing a real-time task system that updates seamlessly while players are offline.
Keeping the game fast and responsive while handling thousands of concurrent players.
Balancing the economy, making rewards feel meaningful without inflating progress.
Maintaining community engagement through Discord and live events while continuously shipping new content.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Built a cult-like community that returns every day to grind, flex, and share updates.
Fully deployed across web and mobile (iOS and Android), all running on our own scalable stack.

What we learned

Idle games are about retention, not reaction time. Players return because their world keeps growing.
Building community first matters more than flashy graphics.
Performance and accessibility are key. Making a game that loads instantly in any browser keeps players coming back.