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Autonauts vs Piratebots

Automation strategy where programmable robots fight off pirate raids

Denki · Published by Curve Games · Released Jul 28, 2022

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Reviews
Very Positive
83% of 383
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
3
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
3 years ago
Dec 13, 2022
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 750
8 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Autonauts vs Piratebots?

A single-player automation strategy game set on a planet where Piratebots have seized settlements and industries. You program worker robots to farm and craft equipment, build combat squads, and defend your base from raids. You retake occupied outposts as you work toward the pirate leader's fortress.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy building automated farms to fund your defenses
  • +you like solving problems by programming robot behavior

Not for you if...

  • −you want peaceful automation without recurring base attacks
  • −you dislike teaching robots each step of routine jobs

What players say

83% of 383 reviews are positive

Players praise the approachable, flexible robot programming and the clear goal of reclaiming the map. Complaints focus on tedious setup for routine tasks and combat that feels awkward or repetitive.

How many players finish Autonauts vs Piratebots?

5.4% of Steam players have unlocked «I Be Bad», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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Autonauts vs Piratebots system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 750, 8 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64
Processor
Intel Core i5-6600K (4 * 3500) or equivalent/AMD FX-9370 (8 * 4400) or equivalent
Graphics
GeForce GTX 750 (2048 MB) or Radeon HD 7870 (2048 MB)
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
Notes
Low Settings on massive dense worlds

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 x64
Processor
Intel Core i7-6700K (4 * 4000) or equivalent/AMD Ryzen 1500X (4 * 3500) or equivalent
Graphics
GeForce GTX 970 (4096 MB) or Radeon R9 270X (2048 MB)
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
Notes
High Settings on massive dense worlds

Does Autonauts vs Piratebots have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Autonauts vs Piratebots run on Steam Deck?

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

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • 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
29
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Japanese, Korean.

Does Autonauts vs Piratebots 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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