Best Automation Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 1,401 Automation games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Automation game rankings were last updated on 8/22/2025.
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1. Factorio
Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.
Factorio holds the #1 spot for "best Automation Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 214,788 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 209,185 positive reviews and 5,603 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $35.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $35.00 |
| Release Date | 8/14/2020 |
| Developer | Wube Software LTD. |
| Publisher | Wube Software LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 427520 |
2. The Planet Crafter
A space survival open world terraforming crafting game, designed for 1 to 10 players. Alter the ecosystem of an inhospitable planet to render it habitable for humanity. Survive, gather resources, and build your base. Then, generate oxygen, warmth, and pressure to create a brand new biosphere.
The Planet Crafter has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Automation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 58,037 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,741 positive reviews and 2,296 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $23.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $23.99 |
| Release Date | 4/10/2024 |
| Developer | Miju Games |
| Publisher | Miju Games |
| Steam App Id | 1284190 |
3. Palworld
Fight, farm, build and work alongside mysterious creatures called "Pals" in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!
Palworld has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Automation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 392,429 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 369,248 positive reviews and 23,181 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 1/19/2024 |
| Franchise | Pocketpair |
| Developer | Pocketpair |
| Publisher | Pocketpair |
| Steam App Id | 1623730 |
4. Against the Storm
A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.
Against the Storm has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Automation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,654 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,969 positive reviews and 1,685 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Eremite Games |
| Publisher | Hooded Horse |
| Steam App Id | 1336490 |
5. Necesse
Build, quest, and conquer across an infinite procedurally generated world. Play alone or with friends as you establish a settlement and explore deep dungeons, fight monsters and bosses, mine rare ores, craft magical equipment, recruit specialists for your colony, and more!
Necesse has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Automation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,688 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,567 positive reviews and 1,121 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.74 |
| Release Date | 12/12/2019 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
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| Steam App Id | 1169040 |
6. SimplePlanes
Build airplanes by snapping parts together, designing wing sections, and attaching engines. At any time, you can strap yourself into the cockpit and see how it flies with realistic physics. If you're not in the mood for building, over 100,000 airplanes are available to download for free.
SimplePlanes has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Automation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,543 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,824 positive reviews and 719 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 12/17/2015 |
| Franchise | Jundroo Aerospace |
| Developer | Jundroo, LLC |
| Publisher | Jundroo, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 397340 |
7. Human Resource Machine
Program little office workers to solve puzzles. Be a good employee! The machines are coming... for your job. From the creators of World of Goo and Little Inferno.
Human Resource Machine has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Automation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,467 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,196 positive reviews and 271 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/15/2015 |
| Franchise | Tomorrow Corporation |
| Developer | Tomorrow Corporation |
| Publisher | Tomorrow Corporation |
| Steam App Id | 375820 |
8. Freshly Frosted
Place conveyor belts to solve puzzles in the world's most adorable donut factory!
Freshly Frosted has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Automation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 343 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.09 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $5.09 |
| Release Date | 6/10/2022 |
| Franchise | Quantum Astrophysicists Guild |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild |
| Steam App Id | 1070790 |
9. Plantera 2: Golden Acorn
The round blue Mellows return to tend to the Garden once more. Grow plants, bushes, trees, animals, water features and the great magical oak tree that has been rumored to have placed its seed there. Tend to the oak tree and grow it to the sky to harvest its Golden Acorns.
Plantera 2: Golden Acorn has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Automation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,244 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,180 positive reviews and 64 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
10. Go-Go Town!
Thank god you’re here Mayor - you’ve got LOTS of work to do! In this city building sim, you’re responsible for the layout, logistics optimisation, population growth - all whilst navigating the everyday chaos of infrastructure, worker management and dynamic challenges to make your dream town.
Go-Go Town! has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Automation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,925 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,810 positive reviews and 115 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 6/18/2024 |
| Franchise | The CULT Games |
| Developer | Prideful Sloth |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2195120 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,327 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,982 | 4/10/2024 | 94 | $23.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24,975 | 1/19/2024 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,838 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 433 | 12/12/2019 | 91 | $9.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 92 | 12/17/2015 | 91 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 10/15/2015 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/10/2022 | 90 | $5.09 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 4/12/2023 | 90 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 40 | 6/18/2024 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). The Planet Crafter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 30). Palworld on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 24). Against the Storm on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 30). Necesse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 20). SimplePlanes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 24). Human Resource Machine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 30). Freshly Frosted on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 25). Plantera 2: Golden Acorn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Go-Go Town! on Steam. Steam Store.