Free Automation Games on Steam

Steam currently has 1,050 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 12/12/2024.

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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?

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Revolution Idle holds the #1 spot for "best free Automation game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,379 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,166 positive reviews and 213 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
Developers
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.

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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 2,127 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,977 positive reviews and 150 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. Tapple - Idle Clicker

Welcome to Tapple, the idle clicker game where every tap brings you closer to an ever-growing collection of Tapples. Build your empire one tap at a time, discover unique Tapple drops, and experience the rewarding gameplay that keeps you coming back for more.

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Tapple - Idle Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 588 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 420 positive reviews and 168 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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.

Release Date 6/29/2024
Developer Zeeno
Publishers
Steam App Id 3047030

4. 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.

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Skill Legends Royale has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,315 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,100 positive reviews and 215 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 11/5/2024
Developer ZGGame
Publisher ZGGame
Steam App Id 3114410

5. 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.

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Dota Underlords has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,830 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,719 positive reviews and 16,111 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.

Release Date 6/20/2019
Franchise Dota
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 1046930

6. Antimatter Dimensions

Earn antimatter through dimensions! Gain Infinite antimatter to collapse the universe!

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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 3,233 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,987 positive reviews and 246 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
Developers
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Steam App Id 1399720

7. Idle Sphere

Stunning sphere-themed idle/incremental game. Experience simplicity's beauty.

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Idle Sphere has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 137 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 91 positive reviews and 46 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Release Date 11/17/2024
Developers
Publisher Idle System, Inc.
Steam App Id 3217600

8. AdVenture Capitalist

Welcome, eager young investor, to AdVenture Capitalist! Arguably the world's greatest Capitalism simulator!

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AdVenture Capitalist has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 58,230 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,232 positive reviews and 6,998 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

9. Finn Dorset's Institute For Livestock Replication

An animated incremental game about cloning livestock. Make as many moon sheep as you can. Research technology, upgrade your operation and become a clone farm billionaire!

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Finn Dorset's Institute For Livestock Replication has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 232 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 214 positive reviews and 18 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 10/3/2024
Developer CarlMorganArt
Publisher CarlMorganArt
Steam App Id 3135530

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.

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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 1,192 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,093 positive reviews and 99 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

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Revolution Idle steam charts
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10/11/2024
81
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Unnamed Space Idle steam charts
3,939
7/27/2023
89
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Tapple - Idle Clicker steam charts
3,045
6/29/2024
68
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Skill Legends Royale steam charts
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11/5/2024
80
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Dota Underlords steam charts
1,243
6/20/2019
81
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Antimatter Dimensions steam charts
1,103
12/17/2022
89
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Idle Sphere steam charts
835
11/17/2024
63
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AdVenture Capitalist steam charts
642
3/30/2015
87
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Finn Dorset's Institute For Livestock Replication steam charts
619
10/3/2024
84
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Trimps steam charts
616
5/2/2022
87
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The Perfect Tower II steam charts
592
2/26/2021
85
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Incremental Epic Hero 2 steam charts
580
7/22/2022
68
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Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense steam charts
577
5/3/2024
77
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Idle Clans steam charts
569
4/7/2023
69
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Bitburner steam charts
459
12/10/2021
92
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Idle Spiral steam charts
309
4/30/2022
78
Free
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DPS IDLE 2 steam charts
308
9/23/2024
49
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Smashing Simulator Idle steam charts
277
8/20/2024
82
Free
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Grim Clicker steam charts
242
1/30/2024
77
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Cividle steam charts
235
2/16/2024
71
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Tapple - Idle Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Skill Legends Royale on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). Dota Underlords on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 11). Antimatter Dimensions on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Idle Sphere on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). AdVenture Capitalist on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Finn Dorset's Institute For Livestock Replication on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Trimps on Steam. Steam Store.

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