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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i5 CPU or better Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 1060 or equivalent

Automaton Heart

Hidden gem
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Released May 29, 2026
sample: 108 reviews posted after launch (86 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 108 reviews (« Very Positive »)
14,99€ 13,04€ -13%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A mesmerizing mechanical world where exploration dominates the journey, drawing players into deep sessions with 43 out of 108 reviewers logging over 10 hours of playtime. Steam players overwhelmingly embrace the adventure, yielding a 96 percent positive rating across 108 post-release reviews.

What it's about: Automaton Heart est un jeu de rôle mêlant des éléments de plateforme, dans lequel vous explorez des lieux obscurs et fascinants tout en améliorant vos organes et en réfléchissant aux objets à emporter.

In-game

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« Un univers à explorer sans map très claire et seulement quelques lignes de dialogues pour nous guider. Une super ambiance méditative et reposante J'ai pas vu le temps passer bravo »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 12 h played
« Highly reccomend, the game is incredibly fun with amazing landscapes and visuals! The art direction alone is worth the buy! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played
« [h1] An absolute must-play for megastructure fanatics. [/h1] Loved exploration in this game, having a banger Y2K soundtrack and art style helps alot with that. This is one of the best games I played this year for sure. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 13 h played
« be careful with the jump booster, i had to restart the game twice (at the time of writing) due to dying with it and losing it forever (unless there's another one other than floor 16) »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played
« enjoyed the last game and this seems like a great expansion of that game, banging ost. glad i helped the kickstarter »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 3 h played
« Expands upon everything I love about Automaton Lung. A great sequel! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 26 h played
« What a hidden gem this game is, i enjoyed it thorougly from beginning to end exploring the giant world and admiring the beautiful structures! absolute vibe, kudos to the developer! »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 11 h played

In players' words

« Un univers à explorer sans map très claire et seulement quelques lignes de dialogues pour nous guider. Une super ambiance méditative et reposante J'ai pas vu le temps passer bravo »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 12 h played
« enjoyed the last game and this seems like a great expansion of that game, banging ost. glad i helped the kickstarter »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 3 h played
« Highly reccomend, the game is incredibly fun with amazing landscapes and visuals! The art direction alone is worth the buy! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played
« Expands upon everything I love about Automaton Lung. A great sequel! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 26 h played
« [h1] An absolute must-play for megastructure fanatics. [/h1] Loved exploration in this game, having a banger Y2K soundtrack and art style helps alot with that. This is one of the best games I played this year for sure. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 13 h played
« What a hidden gem this game is, i enjoyed it thorougly from beginning to end exploring the giant world and admiring the beautiful structures! absolute vibe, kudos to the developer! »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 11 h played
« be careful with the jump booster, i had to restart the game twice (at the time of writing) due to dying with it and losing it forever (unless there's another one other than floor 16) »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
89 % pos · n=66
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=33
Content / longevity
82 % pos · n=33
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=23
Story / writing
82 % pos · n=22
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Performance
50 % pos · n=2
Value for money
100 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay665943
Graphics / art333300
Content / longevity332715
Audio / music232300
Story / writing221804
Interface / UX4202
Stability / bugs3003
Performance2101
Value for money1100
Multiplayer1100

Positive reviews by playtime

<2h
94 % (n=17)
2-10h
96 % (n=48)
10-25h
97 % (n=35)
>25h
100 % (n=8)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,3 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 22 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 16,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Visual aesthetics stun the community, gathering 33 positive mentions out of 33 for graphics.
  • Soundscapes and score completely captivate users, registering 23 positive mentions out of 23 for audio.
  • Core mechanics deliver engaging action and adventure, reflected in 59 positive mentions out of 66 for gameplay.
  • Exploration serves as the heartbeat of the experience, highlighted by 38 mentions of the keyword.

Weaknesses

  • Content depth leaves a few adventurers wanting more, with 5 negative mentions out of 33.
  • Narrative elements miss the mark for a fraction of the audience, showing 4 negative mentions out of 22 for story.
  • Technical stability stumbles occasionally, evidenced by 3 negative mentions out of 3 regarding bugs.

Who is it for?

Wanderers seeking an atmospheric action-RPG with striking sights and sounds who love getting lost in uncharted mechanical environments.

Is Automaton Heart worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 96% of 108 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Visual aesthetics stun the community, gathering. Current price: 13,04€ (13% off).

Verdict

Automaton Heart proves to be a captivating indie adventure that largely delivers on its ambitious design. With near-universal praise for its audiovisual presentation and exploration loop, it easily justifies stepping into its clockwork realm.

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