Four Divine Abidings

Four Divine Abidings is a hand-painted idle and incremental game inspired by Buddhist philosophy. You cultivate Loving-Kindness (Metta), Compassion (Karuna), Appreciative Joy (Mudita) and Equanimity (Upekkha), applying them in encounters as you follow the Path to Liberation. Narration and a series of tasks gradually introduce the game's core concepts.

Progress along the Path

You can choose between active and idle play, with offline progress that can be upgraded to last up to 52 hours. Your progress unfolds through intertwined layers of strategic progression, including 202 milestones to claim, many of which provide permanent buffs. The game can be completed through a series of Rebirths, shaped by the Karma Seeds sown in previous incarnations; sowing seeds lets you shape each rebirth and experience the journey in new ways.

Skills and discoveries

As you progress, you can discover optional lore and unlock themed Skills, Insights and Spiritual Tools. The game includes 32 Skills and Insights to master, 20 additional Skills for the Rebirth mechanic, and 9 Spiritual Tools that introduce new mechanics and game loops.

Art and atmosphere

Hand-painted art and relaxing music create a calm atmosphere. The game is content-complete and can be finished; each step on the Path brings you closer to Full Liberation.