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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 2,655
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
14
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
5 years ago
Nov 8, 2020
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 660
4 GB RAM · 4 GB disk
Full requirements

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 2,655 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.

Players over time

▼ -20% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 22 players on Sep 26, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

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Automation Empire system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 660, 4 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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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

Does Automation Empire have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Automation Empire run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
28
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese.

Does Automation Empire use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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