- #1 Let Them Fall
97% matchMixed50% of 20 reviews2023
Dev: Marcin Kubala
Windows
Let Them Fall is a dynamic puzzle-strategy game. Transport objects using conveyor belts to the target zone. With each level, the game gets tougher with diverse shapes, colors, and limited space on procedurally generated maps. Will you take up the challenge?
Why similar: Automation 34.1%, Strategy 16.2%, Sandbox 15.7%, Simulation 15.2%, Logic 10.6%
- #2 Automate It: Factory Puzzle
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 75 reviews2025
Dev: South Blue MoonPub: Forklift Interactive
Windows
Automate It is a factory-building puzzle game that challenges players to find clever solutions within size, power, and time constraints. Design, build, and share your own puzzles with other players. If you want to build it - choose Automate It.
Why similar: Automation 36.8%, Sandbox 17.3%, Strategy 14.6%, Simulation 12.5%, Logic 11.7%
- #3 Another Game About Automation
95% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2026
Dev: myownyose
Windows
Another Game About Automation is a casual factory-building where you have to generate numbers and combine them with mathematical operations. Upgrade and unlock new mathematical operations.
Why similar: Automation 44.8%, Logic 22.5%, Sandbox 16.5%, Simulation 12.9%, Puzzle 2.7%
- #4 Numachina
94% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Uberbax Gaming
Windows
Minimalist automation puzzle game where you build physics-based machines to manipulate the flow of numbers.
Why similar: Automation 38.5%, Sandbox 15.3%, Logic 12.8%, Simulation 10.1%, Strategy 9.8%
- #5 Slimy Harvest
94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: plyoung
Windows
Harvest Slime Monster eggs for the Alchemists. Buy equipment to automate the process and combine Slimes into new types for more profit and to explore deeper into the dungeon.
Why similar: Automation 60.8%, Sandbox 22.5%, Simulation 13.1%, 3D 2.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #6 Block Shop
92% matchVery Positive99% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: Foolbox Studio
Windows
Block shop is an automation puzzle game in which basic blocks are transformed and combined to create increasingly complex blocks.
Why similar: Automation 54.6%, Strategy 23.5%, Logic 14.7%, Puzzle 6.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #7 Terraform Inc
93% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: FuzzyCube
Windows · Linux
Terraform Inc is a game to build a reliable physics-based delivery network. You will get new planets, add enhancements in transit, then deliver to buyers. Construct elaborate designs to prove your ingenuity. Choose your friends wisely, working to earn respect and unlock even further opportunities.
Why similar: Automation 39%, Logic 17.3%, Sandbox 13.6%, Strategy 12.5%, Simulation 11%
- #8 Hue Factory
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Yellow Tree Games
Windows
A colorful, minimalist automation game. Place machines, mix colors, and manage the flow of an evolving factory. Listen to the hum of the machines and watch the colors blend while keeping your lines efficient.
Why similar: Automation 49.6%, Logic 14.4%, Strategy 12.8%, Minimalist 10.7%, Simulation 6.3%
- #9 Kaskade
91% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Two Times Pi
Windows
Connect an evolving delivery network in Kaskade, a minimalist strategy game. Construct intricate paths to ensure each delivery gets to the right destination. Unlock upgrades to manage the increasing complexity as your network grows. Relax to the ambient soundtrack and the satisfying puzzle vibes.
Why similar: Automation 30.8%, Strategy 15%, Simulation 13.5%, Minimalist 12%, Sandbox 11%
- #10 Ascend Factory
90% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Matlyce Studio
Windows
Welcome to Ascend Factory, a factory simulation game that challenges your ingenuity and resource management skills. Immerse yourself in a world of automation and strategic planning as you progress through levels of increasing complexity!
Why similar: Automation 39.2%, Logic 17.4%, Strategy 11.9%, Sandbox 9.4%, Simulation 8.4%
- #11 Assemble Ensemble
89% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Jorin SalewskiPub: Die Noten
Windows
Assemble Ensemble is a music-themed factory-building game, that offers a variety of fun melodies, for you to recreate by cleverly placing machines and conveyors!
Why similar: Automation 42.7%, Strategy 28.3%, Sandbox 22.7%, 3D 5.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #12 Iron Inc.
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Segment Games
Windows · Mac
Iron Inc is an interplanetary factory automation game where you colonize, build, and fight on planets across the galaxy while developing inter-planetary logistics systems. Create massive bases and engage in combat on the ground and in space.
Why similar: Automation 36.3%, Strategy 27.8%, Simulation 22.8%, Sandbox 12.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #13 Jigsaw Industry
88% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Light Game
Windows
Jigsaw Industry is a game that allows you to unleash your creativity and fully enjoy the fun of thinking. Design your own factory to combine and process different shapes and colors. A fully automated and intelligent factory can be achieved through digital circuits, logic signals, and other means.
Why similar: Automation 45.4%, Logic 18.2%, Sandbox 14.5%, Strategy 10.3%, Simulation 6.8%
- #14 Ruin Adventurer
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Finnchen123
Windows · Linux
‘Ruin Adventurer’ is an automation game with survival and programming elements. Use your robots to ensure your survival, automate resource gathering, and ultimately escape the ruins.
Why similar: Automation 27.2%, Strategy 19.5%, Simulation 17.4%, Sandbox 17.2%, Logic 10.3%
- #15 We Need More Steam!
86% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Mars On Fire
Windows · Linux
We Need More Steam! is about strategizing and creating as much electricity as possible for a town's people always demanding more!
Why similar: Automation 48%, Strategy 23.4%, Logic 13%, Simulation 11.2%, Puzzle 3.9%
- #16 Coin Factory 2
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lino Rabolini
Windows · Mac
Welcome to Coin Factory 2. An idle game about placing tiles strategically to make as many coins as possible. Level them up to get the numbers growing or make them evolve to adapt your play to new needs!
Why similar: Automation 30.7%, Sandbox 17.9%, Strategy 15.5%, Simulation 13%, Logic 9.4%
- #17 Shape Together
84% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Blu
Windows · Mac
Shape Together is a factory-building game: lay mines, belts, and machines, automate shapes, and use them to defeat monsters and bosses. Hold back waves, grow stronger over time—solo or with friends on Steam.
Why similar: Automation 39.7%, Strategy 24.2%, Simulation 19.9%, Sandbox 16.2%
- #18 Idle interstellar Factory 2
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Yamate
Windows
This is a factory game based on text and 2d drag and drop. You need to complete the process from mining resources to the final interstellar resource mining and transportation. You will continue to unlock new technologies and experience many unexpected challenges along the way.
Why similar: Automation 54.6%, Sandbox 20.9%, Strategy 14.1%, Simulation 9.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #19 Mito
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ink Deer Games
Windows
A plant-sim automation game with resource management and roguelike progression. Build transport networks, manage resource flow, unlock mutations, and stack synergies as you spread across procedurally generated biomes.
Why similar: Automation 50.1%, Strategy 19.4%, Simulation 13.8%, Sandbox 9.3%, Logic 7.2%
- #20 Programmer Dungeon Knightress
83% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2022
Dev: Dragon Lord Studio
Windows · Linux
Programmer Dungeon is a tactical game that challenges players to use logic programming to solve puzzles and progress through each level. Collect unique skills, use visual programming to automate your character, and defeat your enemies. Plan carefully and enjoy this exciting adventure!
Why similar: Automation 37.6%, Logic 17%, Sandbox 13.3%, Simulation 9.7%, Strategy 9.5%
- #21 Automatica
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Strawberry Dev
Windows
Automatica is a 2D automation and management game inspired by titles like Factorio and Shapez, but with a twist on the traditional conveyor belt system. Connecting buildings is now as easy as dragging them inside each other
Why similar: Automation 54.6%, Simulation 11.6%, Sandbox 10.3%, Logic 8.7%, Strategy 6.8%
- #22 Eat Me Alive
82% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: FrederickVBPub: Garbage Game
Windows
In dependency of where in the body you are positioned, you get different boni. In general you will get Bone, Blood and Tissue with which you can create more bugs. In addition to that you will be able to research different bug types which have boni themself.
Why similar: Automation 52%, Simulation 17.4%, Sandbox 13.7%, Strategy 8%, Minimalist 7.7%
- #23 FACTO
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Havca Games
Windows
FACTO is a top-down factory building and business simulation game where you are the big boss. You'll have to start from scratch, build your factories and grow your business until you become one of the pillars of the global economy!
Why similar: Automation 53.1%, Sandbox 15.7%, Simulation 14.7%, Strategy 13%, Immersive Sim 3%
- #24 Omni
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JackHasaKeyboard
Linux
Omni is a game that teaches you how to program.
Why similar: Automation 26.7%, Sandbox 17.3%, Strategy 15.3%, Simulation 13%, Logic 9.1%
- #25 Chocolatio
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RawEgg
Windows
Create and build your own automated chocolate factory. Freely design and expand your factories to deliver a huge variety of chocolate themed resources.
Why similar: Automation 56.9%, Strategy 22.2%, Logic 20.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #26 Bleentoro
79% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: yiotro
Windows
Simple logic game about abstract minimalist factories
Why similar: Automation 39.5%, Simulation 22.9%, Logic 16.7%, Minimalist 12.8%, Puzzle 7.3%
- #27 uFactory
78% matchMixed70% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Lucid Silence Games
Windows · Linux
uFactory is the ultimate in finely-tuned and customizable logistics challenges. Navigate the complexities of manufacturing processes inspired by real industrial methods, but do it your way.
Why similar: Automation 36.4%, Strategy 23.6%, Simulation 18.8%, Logic 16.4%, Puzzle 4.2%
- #28 Color Factory: Automation Meets Canvas
77% matchVery Positive88% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Bosphorus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Color Factory is a relaxing factory-building game where strategy meets automation. Start with basic colors, refine them into vivid shades, and craft canvases of all sizes. Optimize your machines, scale operations at your own pace, and master automation to build a masterpiece of efficiency.
Why similar: Automation 48.7%, Strategy 18%, Sandbox 13.6%, Simulation 13.4%, Puzzle 5.7%
- #29 If Red Then Stop
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KerzovenPub: Metaroot
Windows · Linux
Program traffic lights, barriers, and more to solve your city’s traffic problems! Improve your coding skills by learning to control time-dependent processes with realistic state machines.
Why similar: Automation 39.9%, Logic 17.9%, Strategy 12.9%, Simulation 12.7%, Sandbox 7.5%
- #30 Code Lab(代码实验室)
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Ardyn
Windows
Programming for unmanned vehicle to realize automatic operation
Why similar: Automation 28.6%, Strategy 24.3%, Simulation 21.6%, Sandbox 20.2%, 3D 4.7%
- #31 Potion Pipeline
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Milkbag Games
Windows
Build huge factories to harvest magical resources and produce potions. Design complex production lines from simple parts to transform ingredients using a deep alchemy system. Ramp up production to fulfill Guild orders, unlock new machines, and create more powerful potions!
Why similar: Automation 46.6%, Strategy 23.5%, Sandbox 15.9%, Simulation 13.6%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #32 Logic Arrows
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Artem Yashin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Logic Arrows is a sandbox game where you design your own mechanisms: from logic gates to an entire computer. Use simple elements to build complex systems, solve engineering challenges and master computer logic.
Why similar: Automation 46.8%, Sandbox 17.8%, Simulation 13.6%, Logic 13.1%, Minimalist 5.1%
- #33 Assembly Line 2
75% matchMixed64% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: Olympus
Windows · Mac · Linux
In Assembly Line 2, you take charge of your factory, where strategic organization is key. Create intricate production lines, unlocking a plethora of blueprints to craft advanced resources. Fine-tune and upgrade machines for optimal efficiency and elevating your empire to new heights.
Why similar: Automation 60.2%, Strategy 20.6%, Simulation 18.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #34 Node Math
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: ByerN
Windows
Node Math is a simple, idle-factory game about combining numbers with math operators, unlocking new stuff, and making money go brrr!
Why similar: Automation 43%, Sandbox 16.5%, Strategy 10.4%, Simulation 10.3%, Logic 9.1%
- #35 Factorization
76% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Anubis Gaming
Windows · Linux
In Factorization, you must plan and build a factory capable of producing ever more complex resources. You focus on designing optimal production lines while carefully balancing your budget. In the meantime your workers build your designs and carry out the day-to-day tasks in your factory.
Why similar: Automation 64.4%, Strategy 18%, Simulation 16.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #36 Automation Station
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Boxbot Games
Windows
Explore a mysterious planet, harvest and refine resources, discover new technology, craft machines, and set up automated factories.
Why similar: Automation 44.2%, Sandbox 17.3%, Logic 11.1%, Strategy 10.7%, Simulation 10%
- #37 ZIRQUITZ
73% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Surrogate of Sorrow
Windows · Linux
ZIRQUITZ is a chill yet deep graph-building game. Build and optimize an evolving graph of nodes to produce “Work,” your resource for upgrades and expansion. Discover synergy, power up your network, and unlock endless potential!
Why similar: Automation 33.3%, Sandbox 16.5%, Strategy 14.2%, Logic 12.1%, Minimalist 9.5%
- #38 Cable Clutter
75% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: FancyFennec
Windows
Cable Clutter is a puzzle game where objects can be connected to each other to change their behaviour. Puzzles can be solved by pressing buttons, automation, and some head scratching.
Why similar: Automation 58.5%, Logic 22%, Puzzle 10.1%, 3D 7.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #39 Crystal: Automaton
72% matchPositive97% of 29 reviews2025
Dev: Balding Games
Windows
A short automation challenge aimed at everyone from beginner to veteran. Take your time to uncover the lore of an ancient civilization without any dangers. Can you find a clever way to use logistics to overcome the scarce space available?
Why similar: Automation 42.8%, Sandbox 17.9%, Logic 12.6%, Strategy 12.5%, Minimalist 7.9%
- #40 Gun Shop 3
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mall Ninja Studio, LLC
Windows
Do you like guns? Many people sure do! Gun Shop 3 is a real-time storefront simulator with a sprinkling of first person shooter mechanics on top. Choose your location, design your store, stock the shelves, and then flip that sign to “open for business”!
Why similar: Automation 32.1%, Strategy 25.4%, Simulation 19.1%, Sandbox 18.4%, 3D 4.6%
- #41 Digit Factory
73% matchMixed68% of 28 reviews2022
Dev: Light Game
Windows
《Digit Factory》 is a game that allows you to give full play to your creativity and enjoy the fun of thinking. Design your own pipeline to perform calculations on various combinations of numbers. In the endless demand, find a design that responds to changes with the same. Come , challenge your mind!
Why similar: Automation 47.6%, Logic 16.2%, Minimalist 11.6%, Strategy 9.2%, Simulation 8.5%
- #42 Block Factory
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 261 reviews2025
Dev: OverPowered TeamPub: Shiro Unlimited
Windows
Block Factory is a relaxing and creative building game where you craft delightful 3D figurines from blocks. Shape your designs and build flowing production lines in a peaceful factory world.
Why similar: Automation 39.6%, Logic 16%, Sandbox 15%, Strategy 10.8%, Simulation 10%
- #43 Train Set Code
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Waterside Games
Windows
Build a train set layout where everything runs on its own. Automate points and signals to direct the trains and keep them moving. Get creative and design a huge network that carries a fleet of trains.
Why similar: Automation 45.6%, Logic 16.7%, Strategy 12.6%, Sandbox 11%, Simulation 9.9%
- #44 Automate!
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Altar Lab
Windows
As the CEO and factory manager, strive for efficiency by installing and upgrading a variety of equipment! Optimize equipment placement, make improvements, and unlock new equipment to experience the endless potential of automation!
Why similar: Automation 63.3%, Strategy 28%, Third Person 7.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #45 Modulus: Factory Automation
68% matchVery Positive92% of 699 reviews2026
Dev: Happy VolcanoPub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Build, automate, & optimize production lines across sky islands with real spatial constraints. Every production line is an open-ended puzzle: which operators to use, how to route your belts and how to fit your factory into the landscape. Your solutions, like your factories, are uniquely your own.
Why similar: Automation 41.2%, Sandbox 14.9%, Logic 12.4%, Strategy 12.2%, Simulation 10.4%
- #46 Endless Engine
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wizard Hat Studio
Windows
A roguelike where you build a factory — not a character.
Why similar: Automation 50.1%, Simulation 15.9%, Strategy 13.5%, Logic 10.4%, Minimalist 6.6%
- #47 Fruit Factory
71% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: The Indie Accord
Windows · Mac
A silly physics-based puzzle game about sorting fruit with industrial machines!
Why similar: Automation 40.7%, Sandbox 18%, Logic 13.1%, Strategy 11.4%, Simulation 7.9%
- #48 Manaftory
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hiyakaru
Windows
Collect resources, build machines, and automate everything. Explore magical lands, face hostile creatures, and turn their loot into part of your factory system. This is your Manaftory — a magical factory powered by mana.
Why similar: Automation 63.9%, Simulation 20.7%, Sandbox 14.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #49 The Sigil Engine
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Soda Elephant Studio
Windows
A magical automation puzzle game where you program a little shikigami automaton using visual spell blocks - explore, harvest energy, and cleanse corrupted sigils in a cozy fantasy world.
Why similar: Automation 38.9%, Strategy 27.9%, Simulation 25.2%, Puzzle 7.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #50 Beat 'N' Path
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BitCutter Studios Inc.
Windows · Linux
Beat 'N' Path is an open-ended logical puzzle game about timing and sequences. Build machines that play music for clients that each have specific objectives and bonuses.
Why similar: Automation 44.1%, Logic 20.1%, Sandbox 14.7%, Immersive Sim 8.9%, Simulation 6.1%
- #51 Alchemy Factory
66% matchVery Positive90% of 2,293 reviews2025
Dev: D5 CopperheadPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 23.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Craft your workshop as an alchemist! Harness arcane devices to automate crafting. Sell alchemical goods, fulfill commissions, and rise to become a renowned alchemy magnate. Multiplayer Supported! Invite master designers to (ahem) contribute their expertise—let them optimize your production lines!
Why similar: Automation 54.2%, Sandbox 17.4%, Strategy 12.4%, Simulation 8%, 3D 3.6%
- #52 Automation
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 46 reviews2022
Dev: One Tree Hill Studios
Windows
PLC Ladder Logic programming simulator.
Why similar: Automation 58.3%, Strategy 17.8%, Simulation 13.1%, Puzzle 7%, 3D 3.2%
- #53 SOKOBOT
69% matchVery Positive92% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Alexander Taylor
Windows
SOKOBOT is an open-ended puzzle game where you place down cute robots, give them commands, and create infinitely-looping assembly lines that combine shapes together!
Why similar: Automation 39.4%, Logic 18.4%, Sandbox 14.2%, Minimalist 6.7%, Simulation 6.6%
- #54 Orbital Express
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Igor Trnka
Windows
Build and manage your own space company. Design missions, launch satellites, and expand your influence across Earth’s orbit.
Why similar: Strategy 22%, Automation 20.8%, Simulation 19.7%, Sandbox 19.2%, Immersive Sim 9.1%
- #55 the Sequence [2]
68% matchPositive93% of 28 reviews2021
Dev: [OneManBand]Pub: [OneManBand]
Windows
Visual Programming Puzzle game inspired by Spacechem and other Zachtronics games.
Why similar: Automation 52.8%, Logic 22.7%, Minimalist 10.5%, Simulation 7.2%, Puzzle 6.4%
- #56 Kardashev
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Vinyl Studios Pty Ltd
Windows
Kardashev is a first-person, space set, procedural open world, factory building game. Your primary goal is to ascend the Kardashev Scale.
Why similar: Automation 57.5%, Strategy 16.5%, Sandbox 16.3%, Simulation 6.2%, 3D 3.1%
- #57 DomiNOo
67% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Elijah Anadon
Windows
Unleash your creativity and explore endless possibilities in our immersive sandbox game! Knock down dominos, play with different toys, and customize your world. With multiplayer mode and sharing features, the fun never ends.
Why similar: Strategy 24.7%, Simulation 21.2%, Sandbox 19.6%, Logic 14.5%, Immersive Sim 9.1%
- #58 Dead Sector
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lonely Cloud
Windows
Run your own data center. Design server boards component by component, wire power and network through your floor, and dispatch contracts to your custom hardware. Scale from a single rack to a massive redundant, multi-cluster operation.
Why similar: Automation 37.9%, Strategy 24.8%, Simulation 21.4%, Logic 15.5%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #59 Genterra
65% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: The Bunker Studios
Windows
Humanity needs out. Genterra Corporation requires an Architect. From a remote terminal on Earth, deploy automated factories across four planets, each with its own resources, to build the rescue rocket. ARIA will guide you. Productivity is mandatory.
Why similar: Automation 49.7%, Strategy 26.2%, Simulation 23.6%, Singleplayer 0.5%