Free Automation Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,740 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 2/11/2026.
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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 10,049 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,669 positive reviews and 1,380 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 3,922 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,644 positive reviews and 278 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,963 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,481 positive reviews and 482 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 |
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 1,016 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 846 positive reviews and 170 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. 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 1,593 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,146 positive reviews and 447 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 59,892 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,502 positive reviews and 7,390 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. 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 4,201 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,872 positive reviews and 329 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,193 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,645 positive reviews and 548 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,448 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,079 positive reviews and 369 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 |
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 86, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,406 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,278 positive reviews and 128 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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| 6,013 | 5/1/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,098 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,906 | 10/3/2025 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,467 | 5/3/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,419 | 1/2/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,288 | 3/30/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 932 | 12/17/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 800 | 11/30/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 658 | 4/7/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 609 | 5/2/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 572 | 6/20/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 485 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 443 | 12/4/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 402 | 9/17/2025 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 320 | 11/4/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 272 | 11/19/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 224 | 4/30/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 183 | 1/30/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 172 | 9/23/2024 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 156 | 11/3/2025 | 44 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 11). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 1). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 26). Upload Labs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 26). Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 27). Incremental Epic Hero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). AdVenture Capitalist on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 20). Antimatter Dimensions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 18). The Perfect Tower II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 11). Idle Clans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 26). Trimps on Steam. Steam Store.