Best Automation Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 1,077 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 1/10/2025.
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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 203,198 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 197,811 positive reviews and 5,387 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 49,103 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,175 positive reviews and 1,928 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Automation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,366 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,928 positive reviews and 1,438 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 |
4. 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 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Automation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,609 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,729 positive reviews and 880 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 | 12/12/2019 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1169040 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Automation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,304 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,606 positive reviews and 698 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 |
| Developer | Jundroo, LLC |
| Publisher | Jundroo, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 397340 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Automation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,297 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,038 positive reviews and 259 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Automation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 322 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 318 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.49 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 | $5.49 |
| Release Date | 6/10/2022 |
| Franchise | Quantum Astrophysicists Guild |
| Developer | The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild |
| Publisher | The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild |
| Steam App Id | 1070790 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Automation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,101 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,046 positive reviews and 55 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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.
9. Go-Go Town!
Plan, Build...Prosper? As mayor, it’s up to you to breathe life back into this rundown town. Construct shops, hire staff, automate deliveries with couriers, and attract tourists to town, all while managing infrastructure and avoiding catastrophes! Who said being mayor was going to be easy…
Go-Go Town! has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Automation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,608 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,509 positive reviews and 99 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 |
| Developer | Prideful Sloth |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2195120 |
10. 7 Billion Humans
Automate swarms of office workers to solve puzzles inside your very own parallel computer made of people. A thrilling followup to the award winning Human Resource Machine. Now with more humans!
7 Billion Humans has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Automation Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,891 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,769 positive reviews and 122 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 | 8/23/2018 |
| Franchise | Tomorrow Corporation |
| Developer | Tomorrow Corporation |
| Publisher | Tomorrow Corporation |
| Steam App Id | 792100 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 22,937 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,204 | 4/10/2024 | 94 | $23.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,129 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 645 | 12/12/2019 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 100 | 12/17/2015 | 91 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 10/15/2015 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/10/2022 | 90 | $5.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 4/12/2023 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 72 | 6/18/2024 | 89 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 8/23/2018 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Against the Storm on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Necesse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). SimplePlanes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Human Resource Machine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Freshly Frosted on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Plantera 2: Golden Acorn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 5). Go-Go Town! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 7). 7 Billion Humans on Steam. Steam Store.