Free Automation Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,530 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 11/6/2025.
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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 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,283 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,141 positive reviews and 1,142 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 3,486 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,231 positive reviews and 255 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 84, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,085 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,826 positive reviews and 259 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 878 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 734 positive reviews and 144 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 59,550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,256 positive reviews and 7,294 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,933 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,764 positive reviews and 16,169 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.
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 3,994 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,683 positive reviews and 311 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 71, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,327 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 977 positive reviews and 350 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. 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.
Skill Legends Royale 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 2,456 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,853 positive reviews and 603 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 Skill Legends Royale on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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 1,362 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,240 positive reviews and 122 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Automation games available on Steam.
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| 7,686 | 5/1/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,308 | 7/27/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,453 | 10/3/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,644 | 5/3/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,348 | 3/30/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,126 | 6/20/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,121 | 12/17/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 764 | 4/7/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 755 | 11/5/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 722 | 5/2/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 695 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 664 | 1/2/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 417 | 2/26/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 408 | 9/17/2025 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 387 | 2/16/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 263 | 9/1/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 234 | 1/30/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 231 | 9/23/2024 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 223 | 4/30/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 204 | 10/2/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 6). Revolution Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 5). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 30). Upload Labs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 5). Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). AdVenture Capitalist on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Dota Underlords on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 20). Antimatter Dimensions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 31). Idle Clans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 31). Skill Legends Royale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 6). Trimps on Steam. Steam Store.