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Automation Empire

Factory-building simulation about automating production and routing resources

DOG HOGGLER · Released Nov 20, 2019

IndieSimulationStrategy

Reviews
Mixed
66% of 2,647
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Playing now
11
right now
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update
5 years ago
Nov 7, 2020

What is Automation Empire?

Automation Empire is a single-player factory-building simulation set on seven planets with different terrain. You extract and refine ores, use vehicles and machines to move materials between production lines, and research new equipment as you expand your factories.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy planning transport routes for automated factories
  • +you like gradual, single-player resource management

Not for you if...

  • you want varied activities beyond optimizing factory output
  • you prefer fast progress to methodical building

What players say

66% of 2,647 reviews are positive

Players praise the challenge of designing mine-cart routes and building large, interconnected factories. They complain about the missing tutorial, limited variety, and lack of updates.

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Automation Empire

Automation Empire system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
Processor
3.2 GHz Dual Core Processor
Graphics
GeForce GTX 660
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
Processor
3.2 GHz Quad Core Processor
Graphics
GeForce 960
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
28
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Playable

  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese.

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