Free Automation Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,827 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 3/24/2026.
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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 10,339 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,933 positive reviews and 1,406 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 3,977 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,693 positive reviews and 284 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 1,062 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 883 positive reviews and 179 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 6,373 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,868 positive reviews and 505 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 1,620 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,166 positive reviews and 454 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 59,945 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,530 positive reviews and 7,415 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,235 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,682 positive reviews and 553 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 |
8. 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 72, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 969 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 725 positive reviews and 244 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 | 12/5/2025 |
| Franchise | Fish Pond Studio |
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| Publisher | Fish Pond Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2181940 |
9. Koltera 2
Gather resources, craft items, and grow a team of creatures in this relaxed incremental idle RPG. Automate your skills, send creatures on expeditions, and keep progressing even while offline.
Koltera 2 has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 100 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77 positive reviews and 23 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Koltera 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/7/2026 |
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| Steam App Id | 2834700 |
10. Crusaders Quest : Mini
Meet Little Friends on the PC with Crusaders Quest : Mini (CQ:Mini)! You can work and study During the game, Crusader Quest's warriors fought hard and saved the Hasla continent You're leaving. You can collect the original warriors and costumes just for this game, too. Let go of your boredom
Crusaders Quest : Mini has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 405 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 344 positive reviews and 61 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.
| Release Date | 11/19/2025 |
| Franchise | Loadcomplete Co., Ltd |
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| Publisher | LoadComplete |
| Steam App Id | 4038990 |
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| 5,652 | 5/1/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,173 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,719 | 5/3/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,387 | 10/3/2025 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,315 | 1/2/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 869 | 3/30/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 701 | 11/30/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 491 | 12/5/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 423 | 3/7/2026 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 420 | 11/19/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 356 | 5/31/2023 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 290 | 9/17/2025 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 234 | 3/12/2026 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 198 | 4/30/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 172 | 9/1/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 158 | 8/31/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 144 | 1/30/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 140 | 5/23/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 119 | 7/31/2022 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 84 | 11/3/2025 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 24). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 1). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 24). Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 25). Upload Labs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 25). Incremental Epic Hero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). AdVenture Capitalist on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 19). The Perfect Tower II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 23). Cividle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 25). Koltera 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 12). Crusaders Quest : Mini on Steam. Steam Store.