Edited: The IdleTale is not a paywall/cashshop/PTW game. Is it 100%Idle? No, but you can make the most of your online and offline gains by carefully spending gold on what will help you progress.
The IdleTale has a steep hill to climb, if you want conquer...and you will want to conquer. The progression is not as grindy, and I feel progress on each logon. Make your coin, gear your avatar, complete the quests, and raise your skills to reach that apex of achievement.

Edited: The IdleTale is not a paywall/cashshop/PTW game. Is it 100%Idle? No, but you can make the most of your online and offline gains by carefully spending gold on what will help you progress. The IdleTale has a steep hill to climb, if you want conquer...and you will want to conquer. The progression is not as grindy, and I feel progress on each logon. Make your coin, gear your avatar, complete the quests, and raise your skills to reach that apex of achievement.