Automate It News

Hey, builders! While you're busy perfecting your automation skills in Automate It, we wanted to share a game from our good friend Flazm that’s been stealing our attention lately — Train Valley Origins.

Imagine this: charming locomotives, intricate railway layouts, and brain-teasing challenges that keep you thinking, “Just one more round…”. The demo offers 7 levels for you to try, while the full game will take you through 100 levels, from the Wild West to Japan, and lets you unlock 24 unique trains — from classic steam engines to sleek modern designs. Plus, there will be a built-in level editor, so if you're feeling creative, you'll be able to design your own puzzles!

We’ve had a blast managing switches, optimizing rail networks, and trying not to (ahem) cause too many train collisions.

[h3]Check out the Train Valley Origins Demo[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3522830/Train_Valley_Origins_Demo/

After you’ve played the demo, it would be amazing if you could take a moment to leave a review. Even a few words go a long way in helping indie devs get more visibility on Steam. Plus, they’d love to hear your thoughts and see what you think!

Choo-choo! 🚂

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[h3]🚀 Automate It Demo is Here – Time to Optimize![/h3]

The wait is over – the Automate It demo is now available! Test your automation skills and see if you have what it takes to build the most efficient production lines.

[h3]What’s in the Demo?[/h3]

• 13 handcrafted levels designed to push your problem-solving and optimization skills to the limit.
  
• Weekly and Random challenges – it’s not just about making things work, but making them work better. Your solutions will be scored based on space and power usage.
  
• Global Leaderboard – optimize your solutions and compete with other players.
  
• Community Hub and Level Editor (demo version) – create your own challenges and share them with the community.
  
• 4 Achievements specifically designed for this Demo!
  
• Multiple ways to solve each challenge – there’s no single correct answer, so experiment and find the best approach!
  

This is just a taste of what’s to come in the full game, which will feature 50 unique campaign levels, a Level Editor, and weekly challenges to keep your engineering skills sharp.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2636210/Automate_It_Demo/

💡 Enjoying the Demo? We'd love to hear your thoughts! As an indie team, every review helps us gain visibility on Steam, attract more players, and continue improving the game. Please take a moment to leave a review - it really makes a difference in helping us grow and reach a wider audience!

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[h3]Hey everyone![/h3]

We’re launching a new closed playtest for Automate It! After making plenty of improvements based on previous feedback, we’re ready to share the latest version with you and hear your thoughts.

This session is smaller and more focused, designed to help us refine the game in preparation for Steam Next Fest. Even if you’ve signed up for playtests on Steam before, you’ll need to fill out a separate application to join this round:






[h3]What we’re looking for:[/h3]

• Passionate players who enjoy Puzzle Automation Games and can dedicate a couple of hours to testing
  
• If you’re able to record your gameplay, that would be a big plus!
  
• Honest feedback – especially the critical or negative kind – to help us identify areas for improvement.
  

We’ll review applications soon and contact selected participants with everything they’ll need to get started.

Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and we can’t wait to hear your impressions of the latest version of Automate It!

Thanks for your support!

[h3]Hey everyone![/h3]

We’re running a special off-schedule playtest for Automate It and are inviting you to join! This session is smaller and more focused, so we can dive deeper into the details and fine-tune the experience.

If you’ve already applied for a playtest on Steam, no worries - your spot in the playtest queue is safe, and you’ll get access to the game later during the larger Steam playtest. For now, though, we’re running this smaller test to gather more detailed feedback from a limited group of players. If you’d like to take part, you’ll need to fill out a separate application here:





We’re looking for players who can spend a couple of hours with the game and provide detailed feedback. If you can record your gameplay, that’s even better - it’ll help us see how the game feels for you.

Applications are open until the end of December 8, 2024, and we’ll reach out to the selected participants with all the details.

Thanks for your support! We can’t wait to hear what you think and use your feedback to make Automate It even better!

[h3]Big news, automation enthusiasts! 🛠️[/h3]

Earlier today, Automate It was featured at The MIX Online Fall Showcase 2024, alongside our other games published by Forklift Interactive: Roman Triumph and Cash Cleaner Simulator.

The MIX is an incredible event highlighting some of the most exciting upcoming games, and we're thrilled that Automate It got the spotlight it deserves. If you missed the event, don’t worry – here’s the trailer that debuted during the showcase:

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[h3]Oh, and here’s a bit of exciting news we’ve been waiting to share:[/h3]

Automate It is set to launch on PC and Nintendo Switch in 2025. It’s official, and we can’t wait to bring the game to even more players!

We'd love to hear your thoughts about the game or the trailer! Your feedback is what fuels us to make Automate It even better.

Thanks for your support – we couldn't do this without you!

Systemically yours,
The Forklift Interactive Crew


https://store.steampowered.com/app/2472770/Automate_It