AutoForge

Indie· Automation· Resource Management· Base Building

Early access since Mar 2024

A 2D automation sandbox adventure. Build an automated factory with Mana-powered machines, progress through an expansive tech tree, explore a vast and wonderful world, upgrade yourself with ancient technologies, and defend it all from invasions.

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $24.99

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Evaluation

AutoForge is a 2D automation sandbox adventure currently in Early Access, actively being developed by a two-person team (Jasson and James) toward a confirmed 1.0 full release. Since entering Early Access on March 27, 2024, the game has received three major named updates — Special Delivery (v0.5, May 20, 2025), Forgotten Wilds (v0.6, July 12, 2025), and Shared Workload (v0.7, May 19, 2026) — along with a continuous stream of feature patches and bug fixes. On June 25, 2026, the developers announced that the next major update will be the 1.0 full release, targeting Fall 2026. On September 4, 2026, they pinned down an exact date: **October 28, 2026**. This announcement details a large volume of new content arriving with 1.0: 20+ new NPC characters, over a dozen side quests, a complete overhaul of the resource mining system (replacing resource deposits with infinite Resource Veins), a full rebalance of every recipe and technology in the game, new fluid pipe transparency features, and a reworked item transportation system with new transport tube tiers. A closed beta is planned in the lead-up to launch, with a broader community beta to follow. The developers also confirmed that all saves from the Early Access period will be wiped at 1.0 launch, reflecting how substantially the game is changing. A price increase from $19.99 to $24.99 USD took effect on September 11, 2026, ahead of the 1.0 release.

Evidence

Developer confirms AutoForge will leave Early Access with a 1.0 release on October 28, 2026, bringing 20+ new NPCs, over a dozen side quests, and major systems changes. A closed beta is planned before launch.

news post · Sep 4, 2026 source content planned

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Developer details a ground-up rebuild of the item transportation system for 1.0, including new transport tube tiers and major performance improvements for large factories.

news post · Aug 28, 2026 source development ongoing

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Details

Developer

Siege Games

Publisher

Siege Games

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

Automation Resource Management Base Building Sandbox Crafting Building Procedural Generation Exploration Simulation Indie Management Magic Logic Character Customization Strategy

About this game

A 2D automation sandbox adventure. Build an automated factory with Mana-powered machines and farming, progress through an expansive tech tree, uncover a vast world filled with wonder and danger, upgrade yourself with ancient technologies, and defend it all from enemy invasions.

You are Otto, a magical golem who awakens to find himself abandoned and alone. Seek out your ancient masters and learn what happened to them and the world – but first, you must build…

Automate

Crafting takes time. Instead, build a automated factory composed of Mana-powered machines, farming and monster husbandry. Design sprawling production lines connecting vital resource outposts to the heart of your factory. Reshape the world to fit your needs.

Explore

Forge your own path through dangerous lands. Find new ore deposits to expand your factory, uncover valuable treasures, and interact with the denizens of the world. Each new region is a unique blend of procedural generation and hand-crafted points of interest.

Expand

Otto is forever tethered to the powerful Apotheos; however, with the right materials these bounds can be expanded. Unlock a sprawling sandbox world region by region.

Progress

Delve into a massive technology tree, discovering new structures and materials as your factory’s power expands. Use ancient technology scattered throughout the world to upgrade Otto’s mainframe.

Defend

A mysterious auto-defense system has awakened to protect the world’s resources – from you! Defeat the drones with a sword, blaster, and an auto-defense system of your own.