Free Automation Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,952 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 4/30/2026.
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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 10,843 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,386 positive reviews and 1,457 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. 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 4,074 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,782 positive reviews and 292 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,119 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 933 positive reviews and 186 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 |
4. 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 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,020 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,475 positive reviews and 545 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 |
5. 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 70, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,636 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,179 positive reviews and 457 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,991 positive reviews and 330 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,959 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,793 positive reviews and 16,166 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.
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 1,532 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,142 positive reviews and 390 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. Bitburner
Bitburner is a programming-based incremental game. Write scripts in JavaScript to automate gameplay, learn skills, play minigames, solve puzzles, and more in this cyberpunk text-based incremental RPG.
Bitburner has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,181 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,829 positive reviews and 352 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bitburner on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/10/2021 |
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| Publisher | Fulcrum Games |
| Steam App Id | 1812820 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,281 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,718 positive reviews and 563 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 |
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| 7,810 | 5/1/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,364 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,822 | 5/3/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,552 | 10/3/2025 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 955 | 1/2/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 889 | 12/17/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 761 | 6/20/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 686 | 4/7/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 624 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 621 | 11/30/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 580 | 3/30/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 533 | 5/2/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 432 | 3/7/2026 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 414 | 12/5/2025 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 388 | 11/5/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 359 | 4/14/2026 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 291 | 5/31/2023 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 265 | 9/17/2025 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 238 | 3/7/2026 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 199 | 3/12/2026 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 30). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 2). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 2). Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 1). Upload Labs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 27). Incremental Epic Hero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Antimatter Dimensions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Dota Underlords on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 24). Idle Clans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 3). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 20). The Perfect Tower II on Steam. Steam Store.