Sludgineers
by Snickerdoodle Games & Funk Games · 2026
7.1
house score
The verdict
Power-washing-sim energy channeled into an incremental: mindless in the best way, deeply satisfying to watch a grimy screen turn clean and profitable. Not deep, but it knows exactly what it is and 1,700+ Very Positive reviews agree it's the cozy chore-relaxation loop done right.
Hot take
This is a pressure-washing ASMR video you're allowed to touch, and pretending it's anything more ambitious would insult how well it hits its one note.
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The facts
| Developer | Snickerdoodle Games & Funk Games |
| Released | 2026 |
| Status | active |
| Platforms | steam, mac, linux |
| Primary mechanic | cruise the countryside blasting pollution off the landscape, mine what's underneath, refine the sludge into cash, and pour it into better tools, new areas, and quests |
| Prestige system | no traditional prestige reset; long-run power comes from equipment upgrades and unlocking new regions/quests |
| Active vs idle | active-heavy |
| Offline progress | No |
| Monetization | paid |
| Pay to win | No |
| Complexity | low |
| Est. length | several hours to clear the map and upgrade tree |
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