# Sludgineers

> Clean, mine and refine pollution in this active incremental game. Cruise through the countryside earning cash and resources, build a refinery, process materials, upgrade equipment, unlock new areas and complete quests.

## Game facts

- Developer: Funk Games, Snickerdoodle Games
- Publisher: Funk Games, GamerSky Games
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Aug 26, 2026
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Simulation, casual, Strategy, Management
- Steam Deck: Playable (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4073860/)
- Playtime: Main story 4 hr, Main + some extras 5 hr, 100% completion 6 hr (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/sludgineers)
- Languages: Interface: American English, French (France), Italian (Italy), German (Germany), European Spanish, Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Polish (Poland), Brazilian Portuguese, Russian (Russia), Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan), Turkish (Türkiye), Ukrainian (Ukraine) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/sludgineers)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 2, 2026

### Strengths

- The process of vacuuming up and cleaning sludge is intuitive and highly satisfying.
- Progression through upgrades and equipment development is enjoyable and easy to engage with.
- The overall atmosphere and presentation, including the art style, music, and sound effects, received praise.

### Weaknesses

- The overall level and story content are short, allowing players to finish the main content and achievements in roughly 4–6 hours.
- The endgame is lacking, and unlocking every upgrade requires repeatedly farming the final level.
- The progression curve and upgrade balance are uneven, with some players finding the later progression slow and tedious.

## Links

- [Sludgineers on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/6067)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/6067/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T03:24:56.785Z