Free Automation Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,077 Automation games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Automation game rankings were last updated on 1/10/2025.
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1. Revolution Idle
Join an experience where each revolution takes you further into the unknown! Revolution Idle challenges you to multiply your accumulators to reach unimaginable heights. Will you manage to reach infinity?
Revolution Idle holds the #1 spot for "best free Automation game on Steam" with a Player Score of 80. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,963 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,641 positive reviews and 322 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Revolution Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/11/2024 |
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| Publisher | Oni Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 2763740 |
2. Unnamed Space Idle
Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power.
Unnamed Space Idle has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,233 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,075 positive reviews and 158 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Unnamed Space Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/27/2023 |
| Developer | Sylv |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2471100 |
3. Alpha League
Alpha League is a free-to-play, hero based Auto Chess. In Alpha League, simply pick and build your favorite hero in a Roguelike fashion with 10 different combat genres, and then battle the other 7 Bots or Players to be the winner.
Alpha League has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 936 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 781 positive reviews and 155 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Alpha League on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/23/2024 |
| Developer | Beaveroid Entertainment |
| Publisher | Beaveroid Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2684500 |
4. Incremental Epic Hero 2
A mixture of incremental/idle and roleplaying game set in fantasy world filled with monsters and things to explore, where battling is constant, almost everything can be upgraded, and with wide array of various prestige mechanics to always keep things interesting and moving forward!
Incremental Epic Hero 2 has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,383 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,026 positive reviews and 357 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Incremental Epic Hero 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/2/2025 |
| Developer | Hapiwaku |
| Publisher | Idle System, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1690710 |
5. Antimatter Dimensions
Earn antimatter through dimensions! Gain Infinite antimatter to collapse the universe!
Antimatter Dimensions has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,306 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,055 positive reviews and 251 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Antimatter Dimensions on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/17/2022 |
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| Steam App Id | 1399720 |
6. AdVenture Capitalist
Welcome, eager young investor, to AdVenture Capitalist! Arguably the world's greatest Capitalism simulator!
AdVenture Capitalist has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 59,388 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,212 positive reviews and 7,176 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run AdVenture Capitalist on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/30/2015 |
| Developer | Hyper Hippo Games |
| Publisher | Hyper Hippo Games |
| Steam App Id | 346900 |
7. Skill Legends Royale
This is a free multiplayer PvP strategy game that incorporates rogue-like and auto chess elements, players need to equip their auto-battling heroes with the right treasures and skills to ultimately defeat all other players and become the champion.
Skill Legends Royale has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,462 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,197 positive reviews and 265 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
8. The Perfect Tower II
The Perfect Tower II is a mix between an incremental and a tower defense game. Build a town, manage resources and explore a variety of mini-games and tons of upgrades. Fully automate your game and watch numbers going up!
The Perfect Tower II has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,452 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,050 positive reviews and 402 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Perfect Tower II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/26/2021 |
| Franchise | Fire Sword Studios |
| Developer | Fire Sword Studios |
| Publisher | Fire Sword Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1197260 |
9. Dota Underlords
Hire a crew and destroy your rivals in this new strategy battler set in the world of Dota. Introducing Season One: Explore White Spire and earn rewards on the Battle Pass. Pick from several different game modes, play on your own or with friends, and take advantage of crossplay on PC and mobile.
Dota Underlords has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,827 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,718 positive reviews and 16,109 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
10. Trimps
A text-based incremental idle game with a ridiculous amount of unique content. Automate old stuff as you unlock new stuff to keep things interesting for hours and hours, no spam clicking necessary! Trimps is everything you love about your favorite games, distilled to their purest form.
Trimps has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,204 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,103 positive reviews and 101 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Trimps on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/2/2022 |
| Developer | Greensatellite |
| Publisher | Greensatellite |
| Steam App Id | 1877960 |
More Free Automation Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Automation games available on Steam.
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| 6,967 | 10/11/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,799 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,378 | 2/23/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,964 | 1/2/2025 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,253 | 12/17/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,218 | 3/30/2015 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 779 | 11/5/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 762 | 2/26/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 742 | 6/20/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 633 | 5/2/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 623 | 5/3/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 611 | 4/7/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 429 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 387 | 10/3/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 347 | 11/17/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 344 | 9/23/2024 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 279 | 4/30/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 268 | 8/20/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 221 | 2/16/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 216 | 1/30/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Alpha League on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Incremental Epic Hero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Antimatter Dimensions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). AdVenture Capitalist on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Skill Legends Royale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). The Perfect Tower II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). Dota Underlords on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Trimps on Steam. Steam Store.