What is the cheapest place to buy Automation Empire?

Steam at $29.99 — an official store, and the lowest of the 2 stores we compare for your region. Prices update through the day, so check the table above before buying.

Is Automation Empire free?

No — Automation Empire is a paid game. The cheapest we can find it is $29.99.

Has Automation Empire ever been cheaper?

Yes — the lowest we have tracked is $14.99. It is $29.99 today.

Is Automation Empire Steam Deck compatible?

Mostly. Valve rates Automation Empire Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need some manual tweaking — a community controller layout, or zooming in on small text.

Can I play Automation Empire on Mac?

Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of Automation Empire. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.

Is Automation Empire multiplayer?

No — Steam lists Automation Empire as single-player only.

Is Automation Empire on PC Game Pass?

No — Automation Empire is not on PC Game Pass right now. The best price to buy it right now is $29.99.

Automation Empire

Name: Automation Empire
Brand: DOG HOGGLER
Availability: InStock

DOG HOGGLER · November 20, 2019 · Simulation, Automation, Strategy, Base Building, Sandbox

Buy Automation Empire from Steam at $29.99 — the cheapest of 2 stores we compare. The cheapest Automation Empire key from a keyshop is $32.78 at CJS CD Keys.

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$29.99

lowest tracked $14.99

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Where to buy Automation Empire — official stores

Steam

Standard Edition · Steam

$29.99

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Cheapest Automation Empire keys — keyshops

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CJS CD Keys

Standard Edition · Steam

$32.78

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Automation Empire price by region

Automation Empire costs $14.49 in Georgia (USD), £23.79 in the United Kingdom, €24.99 in Europe (EUR), $29.99 in the United States, CA$33.99 in Canada, NZ$36.99 in New Zealand, A$42.95 in Australia, R$57.99 in Brazil and zł107.99 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Automation Empire offer in each region, in local currency
Region	Best price	Official store	Key shop	Stores
Georgia (USD)	$14.49	$14.49	$32.78	2
United Kingdom	£23.79	£23.79	£24.86	2
Europe (EUR)	€24.99	€24.99	—	1
United Statesyour region	$29.99	$29.99	$32.78	2
Canada	CA$33.99	CA$33.99	—	1
New Zealand	NZ$36.99	NZ$36.99	—	1
Australia	A$42.95	A$42.95	—	1
Brazil	R$57.99	R$57.99	—	1
Poland	zł107.99	zł107.99	—	1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Automation Empire

✦ AI summary

Build sprawling industrial networks from the ground up, optimizing supply chains with mines, factories, and interconnected transport systems across seven unique planets. Flex your engineering creativity to eliminate bottlenecks and expand production into a perfectly-tuned mechanical superorganism through strategic automation and resource management.

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Automation Empire is a simulation / management game all about efficiency and expansion. Start with nothing, and build up a massive interconnected industrial network of factories and machines. Economical transportation of resources will be essential to your success as an automation-engineer. Utilize every tool you have access to, including mine carts, drones. trucks, trains, and cargo rockets. Employ your ingenuity and creativity to plan out an efficient logistics network of machines to form a mechanical superorganism of production.

DESIGN COMPLEX SYSTEMS

Harness your creativity to engineer a beautiful machine of clockwork precision. Start with basic "A to B" systems utilizing simple delivery drones, but later, expand the complexity of your transportation-line as you construct an interwoven mesh of tracks in order to allocate all of your resources exactly where they need to go.
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EXPAND YOUR PRODUCTION

Make it your mission to rout out all of the bottlenecks in your supply-chain. Extract and process precious metals and ores from the ground including gold, iron, and coal. Craft and refine your resources into more valuable products through the use of an optimized factory production-line.
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RESEARCH NEW TECHNOLOGY

Upgrade your facility’s infrastructure as you discover new technologies by harnessing the power of the resources you extract. Throughout your engineering endeavors you’ll gain access to advanced automated machines and systems which will further compound your production capacity.
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INTEGRATE WITH YOUR SURROUNDINGS

Work around your planet's naturally occurring geological formations and rough terrain as you integrate your ever expanding industrial systems. Seven different planets, with differing biomes, each present unique landforms you must factor into your base's layout.
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Automation Empire — game info

Platforms: Windows
Steam Deck: Playable
Player modes: Single-player
PC Game Pass: Not included

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Automation Empire price history

Automation Empire is $29.99 at Steam right now, compared across 2 stores. The lowest we have tracked is $14.99.

2026-09-26low $19.79 · now $29.99

Might be worth waiting — It tends to drop further during sales — usual sale price around $19.79.

Automation Empire price changes · since 26 Sep 2026
Date	Price	Store
9 Nov 2026	$29.99 ▲	Steam
8 Nov 2026	$24.09 ▲	CJS CD Keys
7 Nov 2026	$24.07 ▼	CJS CD Keys
6 Nov 2026	$24.23 ▼	CJS CD Keys
5 Nov 2026	$24.28 ▲	CJS CD Keys
4 Nov 2026	$24.17 ▼	CJS CD Keys
3 Nov 2026	$24.87 ▲	CJS CD Keys
2 Nov 2026	$24.84 ▲	CJS CD Keys
1 Nov 2026	$24.04 ▼	CJS CD Keys
30 Oct 2026	$24.16 ▼	CJS CD Keys
26 Oct 2026	$24.77 ▼	CJS CD Keys
25 Oct 2026	$29.99 ▲	Steam

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Automation Empire — questions & answers

What is the cheapest place to buy Automation Empire?: Steam at $29.99 — an official store, and the lowest of the 2 stores we compare for your region. Prices update through the day, so check the table above before buying.
Is Automation Empire free?: No — Automation Empire is a paid game. The cheapest we can find it is $29.99.
Has Automation Empire ever been cheaper?: Yes — the lowest we have tracked is $14.99. It is $29.99 today.
Is Automation Empire worth buying now?: Might be worth waiting. It tends to drop further during sales — usual sale price around $19.79.
Is Automation Empire Steam Deck compatible?: Mostly. Valve rates Automation Empire Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need some manual tweaking — a community controller layout, or zooming in on small text.
Can I play Automation Empire on Mac?: Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of Automation Empire. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.
Is Automation Empire multiplayer?: No — Steam lists Automation Empire as single-player only.
Is Automation Empire on PC Game Pass?: No — Automation Empire is not on PC Game Pass right now. The best price to buy it right now is $29.99.

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Automation Empire shows promise as a relaxing management game with some interesting mechanics like minecarts, but players consistently report it feels incomplete and abandoned by developers, with limited progression options and core functionality issues that make it frustrating to play. Most reviewers suggest waiting for a significant sale rather than paying full price, with several noting the game lacks the depth and polish needed to justify its current cost.

Not recommended Aug 19, 2026

This game was a good start but... I don't know if the devs got bored, got stuck, got fired... It's unfinished. It's a fun simple game, to a point. Once you get to that point it's extremely obvious, they never finished it.

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Recommended Sep 20, 2026

This is a nice slow burning game to play if you're board or just having one of those days but I would not pay full price for this. Wait until it goes on sale or at least 50% off.

Not recommended Sep 3, 2026

It's been abandoned.

Recommended Aug 18, 2026

Very nice game! Interesting, especially the minecarts!

Not recommended Aug 18, 2026

game had potential but is far to basic and boring to give any real time to.

Recommended Jul 31, 2026

You cant even start the game, you need more money. And you cant even sell anything

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