Free Automation Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,645 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 1/10/2026.
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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 84. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,381 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,074 positive reviews and 1,307 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 | 5/1/2025 |
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| Publisher | Oni Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 2763740 |
2. Upload Labs
A sci-fi management game where you build and optimize your computer's system from the ground up. Connect and configure interconnected nodes to efficiently download, process, and upload files. Manage your setup, solve system challenges, and become the ultimate system architect
Upload Labs has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,916 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,508 positive reviews and 408 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 Upload Labs on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/3/2025 |
| Developer | EnigmaDev Studios |
| Publisher | EnigmaDev Studios |
| Steam App Id | 3606890 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,796 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,524 positive reviews and 272 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 |
4. Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense
Endless idle tower defense game full of deep strategy and combat mechanics. Unlock and upgrade dozens of epic fantasy heroes to defeat an infinite swarm of enemy monsters. Strategize hero positions, synergies, and skills for an effective defense, then sit back and let the auto-battler do its thing!
Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 960 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 802 positive reviews and 158 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 Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/3/2024 |
| Developer | Swell Games LLC |
| Publisher | Swell Games LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2897580 |
5. AdVenture Capitalist
Welcome, eager young investor, to AdVenture Capitalist! Arguably the world's greatest Capitalism simulator!
AdVenture Capitalist has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 59,757 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,404 positive reviews and 7,353 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 possible to play AdVenture Capitalist on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/30/2015 |
| Developer | Hyper Hippo Games |
| Publisher | Hyper Hippo Games |
| Steam App Id | 346900 |
6. 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 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,105 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,581 positive reviews and 524 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 | 11/30/2025 |
| Franchise | Fire Sword Studios |
| Developer | Fire Sword Studios |
| Publisher | Fire Sword Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1197260 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,119 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,805 positive reviews and 314 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 |
8. Idle Clans
Idle Clans is a multiplayer idle game that combines the classic MMORPG experience with simplified gameplay and less time commitment. Features include a player-driven economy, PvE, trading, quests, crafting and opportunities to play, socialize and collaborate with other players.
Idle Clans has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,397 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,038 positive reviews and 359 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 Idle Clans on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/7/2023 |
| Developer | Isam Games |
| Publisher | Isam Games |
| Steam App Id | 2103530 |
9. Cividle
CivIdle is an idle/incremental game that allows you to lead your own civilization through thousands of years from ancient times to the modern era. Expand your territory, explore a vast tech tree, build various wonders, and trade with global players: empire must grow and numbers must go up!
Cividle has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 868 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 663 positive reviews and 205 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cividle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/4/2025 |
| Franchise | Fish Pond Studio |
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| Publisher | Fish Pond Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2181940 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,952 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,785 positive reviews and 16,167 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.
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| 8,223 | 5/1/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,622 | 10/3/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,410 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,443 | 5/3/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,081 | 3/30/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,068 | 11/30/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 899 | 12/17/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 678 | 4/7/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 647 | 12/4/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 598 | 6/20/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 597 | 5/2/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 541 | 1/2/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 505 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 385 | 9/17/2025 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 384 | 11/5/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 245 | 11/19/2025 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 206 | 4/30/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 198 | 9/23/2024 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 171 | 9/1/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 160 | 8/31/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 10). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 9). Upload Labs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 28). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 11). Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). AdVenture Capitalist on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 7). The Perfect Tower II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 20). Antimatter Dimensions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 14). Idle Clans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 8). Cividle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Dota Underlords on Steam. Steam Store.