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Crystal: Automaton

97% positive of 34 Steam reviews

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Released
2025
Steam Deck
Not tested
Platforms
Steam

Made by Balding Games.

About the game

A short automation challenge aimed at everyone from beginner to veteran. Take your time to uncover the lore of an ancient civilization without any dangers. Can you find a clever way to use logistics to overcome the scarce space available?

Tagged by players

  • Automation
  • Crafting
  • Sandbox
  • Lore-Rich
  • Dystopian
  • Top-Down
  • Linear
  • Aliens
  • Exploration
  • Minimalist
  • Logic
  • Strategy

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What players say

  • Recommended
    I initially just wanted to take a quick look, but I ended up completely hooked. This game draws you in with its smooth progression, and there’s always that next area to explore, that next resource to craft, keeping you engaged for hours. I’m already eager to see how it all comes together in the end. I will definitely start a second run after finishing, now that I’ve learned so much in my first playthrough. Next…

    3.6 h played when written. 3 found it helpful.

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  • Recommended
    The basic principle of the game is quite simple, but the possibility to save space by using the Infini-Box is something I have not seen in any other automation game. Especially towards the end of the game, this mechanic really comes to play. The placement system feels really good, especially when placing belts. The soundtrack fits the mood of the graphics very well. It is good, but not distracting. The story is…

    8 min played when written. 3 found it helpful.

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