Automation

Programming simulator built around ladder logic and virtual factory machines

One Tree Hill Studios · Released Jan 24, 2022

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 73% of 55
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 2; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Mar 10, 2024
Minimum PC: GTX 470; 8 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Automation?

This single-player simulation teaches ladder logic, a programming language used to control industrial equipment. You program interactive machines inspired by factory equipment, customize a control panel, and work with digital and analog functions.

For you if...

+you enjoy programming puzzles and experimenting with machine controls

Not for you if...

−you want unrestricted freedom to design your own systems

What players say

73% of 55 reviews are positive

Players praise its usefulness for practicing basic ladder logic. They criticize unclear objectives, limited explanations of advanced concepts, and rigid checks that reject otherwise functional solutions. Recent reviews also report frequent crashes and keyboard input problems.

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Automation system requirements

Minimum: GTX 470, 8 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 64 Bit
Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 955 / Intel i3
Graphics: GTX 470 / Radeon HD 6850
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c

Does Automation have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Automation run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Automation 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam