Automation Empire is a Simulation, Strategy game from DOG HOGGLER with a 65% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- DOG HOGGLER
- Release year
- 2019
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $29.99
- Review signal
- 65% positive
Screenshots






System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
Processor: 3.2 GHz Dual Core Processor
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 660
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 4 GB available space - Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
Processor: 3.2 GHz Quad Core Processor
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce 960
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 4 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Automation Empire is worth a closer look if you want automation, solo-friendly, and emotional story.
Best for players who want emotional story, automation, and solo-friendly.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
automation
Play styleThe fun is in making systems run by themselves.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
Steam review snapshots
The base game offers a fair amount of content for what it was left at, fair progression, straight forward automation.Excellent solo game, building an Automated Empire with resources flowing like a river, trains, minecarts, load arms, dropoffs and all the glorious…although i dont like that there aren't any other alternatives than using a furnice minecart or powered rails to get it moving.No explanation, no tutorial, nothing.Why it fits
Check it if you want simulation, strategy filtered by weird, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.