Automate!: Build Your Factory Empire

8/28/2026, 3:49:13 PM

Release date: 1/26/2025

Tags: #casual #strategy #action #automation #third-person #singleplayer #3d-platformer #indie

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Japan

¥ 580 (JPY)

Steam JP

$4.99 (USD)

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Japan Price: ¥ 580
Global Price: $4.99
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Key highlight

Automate! is a single-player strategy and automation game where you manage a factory, optimize production lines, and maximize profits through equipment upgrades and strategic placement. Developed by Altar Lab, it offers

Who this is for

Perfect for players who love optimizing efficiency and building their own automated factories.

Details

Overview

Welcome to Automate!, a game where you step into the shoes of both CEO and factory manager. Your primary goal is to achieve peak efficiency by strategically installing and upgrading a wide array of equipment. As you expand your operational area, you'll focus on creating seamless automated production lines to maximize your profits. The core loop involves earning funds, meticulously optimizing equipment placement, implementing crucial improvements, and unlocking new facilities. Experience the truly limitless potential of automation as you grow your industrial empire.

Highlights

Part Upgrades: Enhance the resale value of your components through various upgrade paths.
Combinations & Packing: Discover powerful upgrades by combining specific parts and boost product value through packing for maximum profit.
Recycling System: Even failed attempts can be salvaged; recycle parts in the designated box to recoup resources and continue optimizing.

Who It's For

Automate! is designed for players who enjoy strategic planning, resource management, and the satisfaction of building complex, efficient systems. If you find joy in optimizing processes, seeing production lines hum with activity, and the thrill of maximizing profits through clever design, this game offers a compelling experience. It appeals to fans of automation, factory simulation, and strategy games who appreciate a hands-on approach to building an industrial powerhouse.

Game Info

Developed and published by Altar Lab, Automate! offers a single-player experience focused on automation and strategy. Players take a third-person perspective to manage their factory. The game supports full controller input and is available in multiple languages, including English and Japanese. It was released on January 26, 2025.