Best Automation Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 1,970 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 4/2/2026.
Looking for more? Explore other lists such as:
- Best automation games on Steam
- Best automation Steam games for Mac
- Best automation Linux games on Steam
- Free automation games on Steam
- Free Steam games
- Most played Steam games
- Best rated Steam games
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 228,805 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 223,081 positive reviews and 5,724 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. Satisfactory
Satisfactory is a first-person open-world factory building game with a dash of exploration and combat. Play alone or with friends, explore an alien planet, create multi-story factories, and enter conveyor belt heaven!
Satisfactory has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Automation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 269,229 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 261,850 positive reviews and 7,379 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 9/10/2024 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Coffee Stain Studios |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 526870 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Automation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,721 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,954 positive reviews and 2,767 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Automation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 420,533 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 396,343 positive reviews and 24,190 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Automation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,872 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,952 positive reviews and 1,920 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Automation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,105 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,262 positive reviews and 1,843 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 | 10/16/2025 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1169040 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Automation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,842 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,107 positive reviews and 735 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Automation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,635 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,354 positive reviews and 281 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Automation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 372 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 367 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/10/2022 |
| Franchise | Quantum Astrophysicists Guild |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild |
| Steam App Id | 1070790 |
10. Go-Go Town!
Step into the role of a hands-on mayor and build your town from the ground up. Plan neighborhoods, automate logistics, and grow your community—all while juggling workers, infrastructure, and day-to-day chaos to create your dream town. Play solo for total control, or bring friends for co-op mayhem.
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 2,144 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,027 positive reviews and 117 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 |
More Automation Steam Deck Verified Games
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Automation games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,899 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 9,641 | 9/10/2024 | 96 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,243 | 4/10/2024 | 94 | $23.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11,658 | 1/19/2024 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 873 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 461 | 10/16/2025 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 56 | 12/17/2015 | 91 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 10/15/2015 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 6/10/2022 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 53 | 6/18/2024 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
Steambase has best-in-class data powered directly by Steam, our data partners, and in-house experts. Reviews and rankings are enriched, analyzed, and updated in real-time to ensure we surface the most up-to-date insights. Learn more about the Steambase approach to data collection and our review methodology.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 9). Satisfactory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 7). The Planet Crafter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 11). Palworld on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 26). Against the Storm on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 23). Necesse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 16). SimplePlanes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 23). Human Resource Machine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Freshly Frosted on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 7). Go-Go Town! on Steam. Steam Store.