Automaton Heart (2026)

Developer: Luke Vincent
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 93 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate, upgrade-driven adventure where visiting strange locales and managing your automaton's organs shapes both combat and exploration.

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What players say

Players describe a mysterious exploration game with minimal direction, similar to Automaton Lung. Visuals and atmosphere are praised, but stat upgrades feel inconsequential and some achievements are grindy.

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