Choose Automation
Choose Automation if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Automation launched in 2022.
Automation vs Gearplexed
Automation and Gearplexed both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Automation (2022) is 4 years older than Gearplexed (2026). Automation is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Gearplexed has no Deck rating yet. No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Gearplexed
Choose Gearplexed if you want a Casual game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Gearplexed launched in 2026.
Both Automation and Gearplexed sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Automation |  Gearplexed | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 75.7% positive (37 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | One Tree Hill Studios | Train of Thought Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Automation (2022) is 4 years older than Gearplexed (2026).
- Automation is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Gearplexed has no Deck rating yet.
Automation vs Gearplexed — FAQ
- Should I play Automation or Gearplexed first?
- If you want chronology, Automation (2022) came out before Gearplexed (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Automation and Gearplexed similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.