Steam specs (min / recommended)
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
Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game
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.
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In players' words
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What players say, by aspect
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 36 h on median; those who dislike it: 14 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment 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)
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Strengths
- Gameplay depth – 151 positive mentions out of 159 total
- Multiplayer enjoyment – 13 positive mentions out of 14 total
- Long‑term engagement – 297 players logged >25 h, with 97% positive sentiment
- 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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