Sludgineers

You operate a cleanup rig sent to polluted locations. Vacuum up sludge and gas, and use a jackhammer to break apart solid waste as you work to restore each site.

Each cleanup run is limited by your battery, so you choose where to spend your time and can search for battery recharges while clearing a map. Complete jobs and quests to earn cash and open the next locations.

Invest earnings in an upgrade tree for your equipment and unlock new tools and helper drones. Collected materials can be processed in a refinery over time, supplying resources for further upgrades.

Reviewers who enjoyed Sludgineers often praise the satisfying cleanup loop, its colorful pixel art, and the calm feel of clearing contaminated sites while steadily improving equipment. Some also enjoy planning which parts of a level to clean first. A recurring drawback in the supplied reviews is that the campaign ends before much of the upgrade tree is unlocked, leaving repeated level runs or slow refinery production for players seeking more upgrades.