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Automation

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Automation is a Simulation, Strategy game from One Tree Hill Studios with a 76% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by automation, puzzle, single-player.

Game snapshot

Developer
One Tree Hill Studios
Release year
2022
Playtime
Varies by player
Price
$14.99
Review signal
76% positive

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System requirementsMinimum and recommended specs

PC

Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7 64 Bit
Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 955 / Intel i3
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GTX 470 / Radeon HD 6850
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64 Bit
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel i5
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060 / RX 5700 XT
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 1 GB available space

From Steam reviews

Review notes

Automation is worth a closer look if you want automation.

Best for players who want automation.

Check more carefully if you dislike technical roughness and unclear onboarding.

automation

Play style

The fun is in making systems run by themselves.

buggy

Friction

Technical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.

confusing-onboarding

Friction

The first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.

Steam review snapshots

I do find some of the advanced function blocks a bit confusing but thats not stopping me from messing around with it.
Confusing Onboarding
I'm a chemical engineering undergrad with an interest in controls and automation, and this game has the potential to be a full…
Automation
At the time of this review the game is unfinished and is still buggy.
Buggy

Why it fits

Check it if you want simulation, strategy filtered by automation, puzzle, single-player.

Who might skip it

Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.

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