Minimum:
Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7, 8, 10 - 64 bit Processeur : Dual Core Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Support Shader Model 5.0 (Intel HD4000 Integrated, Geforce 400 Series, Radeon HD2000 Series) DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 30 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Requirements for Ultra Low Settings. Framerate may be poor in some situations.
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64 Bit Processeur : Recent Intel i5/i7 or AMD 6 core or better Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD 290x or nVidia 970GTX or Better DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 30 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : System requirements for good frame rate Epic Settings. Solid State Drive highly recommended for best loading performance
The sheer depth of car creation, from chassis to engine, drives the conversation around Automation. Steam users rate it Very Positive, with 94% overall approval and 96% of post‑release reviewers praising it.
What it's about: Make your dream cars a reality with Automation’s unparalleled car and engine design tools. Gain a competitive edge through smart engineering and business decisions to help you build an automotive empire. Will you become an industry leader, or just a footnote in automotive history?
In-game
« Basically, make car, drive in beamng, enjoy, repeat. PEAK »👍 anonymous review · 73 h played2« Build epic inline 4 engine called the GOON G1 , watch it blow up as you overstress it, build a 'masterpiece' car that you are proud of, import to beamng and watch it fall to pieces, cry, uninstall game. 10/10 would cry again »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1« ever wanted to build a 15L V12 and put it in a hatchback, that also cant turn, also weighs 2 tons and also costs 500k? well this is the perfect game for you »👍 anonymous review · 82 h played1111« very fun game for car lovers and if u get Beamng drive u can import the cars u make in this game and drive them »👍 anonymous review · 53 h played3« I pretty much only use this game for the BeamNG export but you can start a campaign mode and really get into the weeds of running a car company if that's your jam. no judgment buster i have my own autism games too »👍 anonymous review · 33 h played1« This game makes me feel free... Like think about it, a 1.0L V16 in a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ kei truck? you got it. Putting big ass turbos to a I3 engine that produces 500+ hp with that boi? heck yeah you got that too »👍 anonymous review · 824 h played11
« Ce jeu de merde plante l'orsque j'exporte une voiture apres 9 heures de travail »👎 anonymous review · 16 h played« Really large number of new accounts making their first and only review praising this game, all using the same bad grammar. Beware. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« total ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, why are there no real countries, and completly no way to add real life countries, doesn't even have scenarios »👎 anonymous review · 43 h played« this game has a great idea but one of the most frustrating and badly made user interfaces I have ever seen. »👎 anonymous review · 27 h played« Loved playing this game on Mac now I can no longer do that😕 other than no longer playing it the game was great when I had access to it. »👎 anonymous review · 27 h played« 10/10 just get this game if you like to spend multiple hours on the same car and then you realize you could have made a car that is 100% better looking in less time... »👍 anonymous review · 255 h played21
In players' words
« Basically, make car, drive in beamng, enjoy, repeat. PEAK »👍 anonymous review · 73 h played2« Ce jeu de merde plante l'orsque j'exporte une voiture apres 9 heures de travail »👎 anonymous review · 16 h played« Build epic inline 4 engine called the GOON G1 , watch it blow up as you overstress it, build a 'masterpiece' car that you are proud of, import to beamng and watch it fall to pieces, cry, uninstall game. 10/10 would cry again »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1« Really large number of new accounts making their first and only review praising this game, all using the same bad grammar. Beware. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« ever wanted to build a 15L V12 and put it in a hatchback, that also cant turn, also weighs 2 tons and also costs 500k? well this is the perfect game for you »👍 anonymous review · 82 h played1111« total ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, why are there no real countries, and completly no way to add real life countries, doesn't even have scenarios »👎 anonymous review · 43 h played« very fun game for car lovers and if u get Beamng drive u can import the cars u make in this game and drive them »👍 anonymous review · 53 h played3« this game has a great idea but one of the most frustrating and badly made user interfaces I have ever seen. »👎 anonymous review · 27 h played« I pretty much only use this game for the BeamNG export but you can start a campaign mode and really get into the weeds of running a car company if that's your jam. no judgment buster i have my own autism games too »👍 anonymous review · 33 h played1« Loved playing this game on Mac now I can no longer do that😕 other than no longer playing it the game was great when I had access to it. »👎 anonymous review · 27 h played« This game makes me feel free... Like think about it, a 1.0L V16 in a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ kei truck? you got it. Putting big ass turbos to a I3 engine that produces 500+ hp with that boi? heck yeah you got that too »👍 anonymous review · 824 h played11« 10/10 just get this game if you like to spend multiple hours on the same car and then you realize you could have made a car that is 100% better looking in less time... »👍 anonymous review · 255 h played21
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
95 % pos · n=159
Content / longevity
65 % pos · n=43
Multiplayer
93 % pos · n=14
Performance
83 % pos · n=12
Interface / UX
40 % pos · n=10
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=9
Graphics / art
88 % pos · n=8
Story / writing
75 % pos · n=4
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=4
Value for money
100 % pos · n=4
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
159
151
6
2
Content / longevity
43
28
4
11
Multiplayer
14
13
1
0
Performance
12
10
0
2
Interface / UX
10
4
0
6
Stability / bugs
9
0
0
9
Graphics / art
8
7
0
1
Story / writing
4
3
0
1
Audio / music
4
4
0
0
Value for money
4
4
0
0
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 41 h on median; those who dislike it: 18 h.
<2h
40 % (n=5)
2-10h
93 % (n=82)
10-25h
95 % (n=109)
>25h
97 % (n=297)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Mar 12, 2015 · All-time low: €19.99 (Nov 24, 2021)
Audio quality – 4 positive mentions out of 4 total
Value for money – 4 positive mentions out of 4 total
Weaknesses
Performance hiccups – 2 negative mentions out of 12 total
User‑interface frustration – 6 negative mentions out of 10 total
Bugs – 9 negative mentions, 0 positive
Content depth – 11 negative and 4 mixed mentions out of 43 total
Who is it for?
Players who love granular engineering, designing every component of a car, and enjoy deep simulation‑tycoon experiences will find Automation compelling. Casual gamers may be deterred by the steep learning curve and occasional technical issues.
Is Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 94% of 17,656 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay depth. Current price: 26,99€.
Verdict
Automation delivers an exceptionally positive experience for its niche, reflected in a 96% post‑release approval rating. While the core gameplay and multiplayer shine, performance, UI, and bug concerns keep it from achieving universal acclaim.
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