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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

CasualIndieSimulationStrategy

Reviews
Mostly Positive
78% of 525
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Playing now
11
right now
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update
3 years ago
Dec 13, 2022

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

78% of 525 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.

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Autonauts vs Piratebots

Autonauts vs Piratebots system requirements

As published by the developer.

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

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
29
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Playable

  • 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

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

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

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