Free Automation Games on Steam
Steam currently has 804 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 5/18/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Automation game on Steam" with a Player Score of 88. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,360 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,270 positive reviews and 90 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 2471100 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,571 positive reviews and 16,094 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.
3. 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 68, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 971 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 687 positive reviews and 284 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 | 7/22/2022 |
| Developer | Hapiwaku |
| Publisher | Idle System, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1690710 |
4. Antimatter Dimensions
Earn antimatter through dimensions! Gain Infinite antimatter to collapse the universe!
Antimatter Dimensions has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,775 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,554 positive reviews and 221 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 |
5. 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 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,152 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,785 positive reviews and 367 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 | 2/26/2021 |
| Franchise | Fire Sword Studios |
| Developer | Fire Sword Studios |
| Publisher | Fire Sword Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1197260 |
6. 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 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,065 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 979 positive reviews and 86 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 |
7. Idle Spiral
This is a beautiful "Idle", "Incremental" game based on spirals and mathematics. Your goal is to make the spiral grow farther and farther from the origin. The game is very simple, but it is very deep and can be enjoyed for a long time!
Idle Spiral has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,528 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,251 positive reviews and 277 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 Idle Spiral on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/30/2022 |
| Developer | Archimedes Geeks |
| Publisher | Idle System, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1827980 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,937 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,642 positive reviews and 295 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 |
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 67, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 721 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 505 positive reviews and 216 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 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. HenapoLand
The player is born in "Henapoland" as a pioneer lord. The objective is to find the golden land of "Jipongu". It is a free idle game!
HenapoLand has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Automation games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42 positive reviews and 10 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 HenapoLand on the Steam Deck.
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 | 3,971 | 7/27/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,102 | 6/20/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,098 | 7/22/2022 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 934 | 12/17/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 751 | 2/26/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 732 | 5/2/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 665 | 4/30/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 594 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 542 | 4/7/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 415 | 11/1/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 399 | 1/30/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 396 | 2/16/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 342 | 5/3/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 257 | 8/31/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 252 | 6/29/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 212 | 8/1/2022 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 165 | 5/31/2023 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 152 | 9/22/2022 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 116 | 8/11/2020 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 109 | 6/4/2020 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Unnamed Space Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 4). Dota Underlords on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 7). Incremental Epic Hero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 25). Antimatter Dimensions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). The Perfect Tower II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 1). Trimps on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 4). Idle Spiral on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Idle Clans on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). HenapoLand on Steam. Steam Store.