- Thank you for 100,000 copies solid ❤️ - 5 October 2026
A salute to all Sludgineers! 🫡Thank you to everyone who has played Sludgineers, posted reviews, streamed and made content, submitted bug reports, shared feedback and ideas - we really appreciate it ❤️This has been an awesome experience for our small 2 person team from New Zealand, reaching over 100,000 Unit Sales in just over a month since launch, and over 1,800 Very Positive Reviews!What's next?We've had a bit of a break over the last 2 weeks, sucking up a few batteries ourselves to recharge our energy! ⏫🔋 But we are back!So Update 1.01.00 is in the works: Ultimately the focus is on improving the fun, variety, and rewards in the end game as you work your way towards 100%. We have gone back and forth on ideas for this update, and to be honest we're still in the design and concept phase, having re-reviewed our original thoughts. But, we do have some cool ideas forming!This is a fairly…
- Steam Autumn Sale - 1 October 2026
🍂 It's the Steam Autumn Sale! 🍂Save -20% on Sludgineers from October 1st through October 8th PT.And check out our Bundle with our other game Blades, Bows & Magic:
- Sludgineers : Patch #4 (v1.00.04) - 15 September 2026
Hi everyone,🛠️ Patch #4 is now live! 👷 Welcome to Carl's Amazing Resource Exchange! Patch #4 (v1.00.04)Added new Resource Exchange;Unlocked in Region 6 (City Levels).Click on the Region Exchange on the map or in the top HUD to access Carl's Amazing Resource Exchange.Buy or sell resources to get what you need for upgrades.Complete 2 new Quests to improve your buy and sell rates (located in regions 6 and 7).Updating Your GameHow to force the game update: Try restarting the steam client, then validate the game files by either right clicking the game in your Library, or click the gear icon from the game's Library page on the far right > From the drop down menu, select Properties > Select the Installed Files tab and click the Verify integrity of game files button.What's NextOur focus now is on Update #1: Adding new challenges / modifiers to each level to improve end game replayability (pos…
- Sludgineers : Patch #3 (v1.00.03) - 2 September 2026
Hey folks,🛠️ Patch #3 is now live! Focusing on Bugs, Tweaks, and Minor Improvements.Patch #3 (v1.00.03)Bug Fixes;Steam deck fixes;Fixed mouse visible when using external mouseFixed menu navigation with keyboardFixed refinery barrels input visual glitchTurbo Time achievement code clean upTweaks & Minor Improvements;Improved pollution detection threshold of 'vacuum sludge detector'Setup saving zoom level of upgrades popupSetup saving zoom level of mapAdded 'upgrades owned / upgrades total' text to upgrades popup (bottom left screen)Increased deadzone for switching to gamepad (will prevent gamepad from taking over input when not in use)Note: 120Hz Mac Issue: Unable to resolve at this stage, will continue to investigate a solution.Updating Your GameHow to force the game update: Try restarting the steam client, then validate the game files by either right clicking the game in your Library,…
- Thank you everyone ❤️ - 1 September 2026
Wow, what an amazing week it's been! Thank you so much to everyone playing Sludgineers, posting reviews, streaming and making content, submitting bug reports, feedback and all the super cool ideas - we really appreciate all of it ❤️The reception has been amazing for our small 2 person team from New Zealand, reaching over 55,000 Unit Sales in just the first week of launch, and over 1,000 Very Positive Reviews!We've delivered two key patch updates, covering late game grind, performance, critical bugs and further balance improvements, with a third patch on it's way very soon to fix an array of miscellaneous bugs, with some improvements and additions based on suggestions from the community.So what's next?To be honest, we feel we can improve the end game fun and replay-ability, it was lacking and we acknowledge that - so it will be the focus first. In processing everyone's feedback and with…
- Sludgineers : Patch #2 (v1.00.02) - 30 August 2026
Hi Everyone,🛠️ Thank you for your patience - Patch #2 is now available! Focusing on Performance Improvements, the Level 1 Freeze Error, and additional Late Game Balancing.Patch #2 (v1.00.02)Performance Improvements;Improved drone pathing performance.Improved sludge and gas vent performance.Improved collectables performance (coins, ore chunks etc).Result: Overall increases baseline performance and minimizes lag spikes, particularly in the final levels.Level 1 Freeze Error;Added work around and additional logging for Steam initialization failure.Note: the problem is caused by network connection issues to Steam on game load, particularly in some regions. The workaround allows the game to continue to run, but you will lose access to Steam achievements and cloud saves.Added Steam initialization 'retry' method to try to reconnect to Steam if it failed on load, attempts to restore access to a…
- Sludgineers : Patch #1 (v1.00.01) - 27 August 2026
Hey folks,Firstly, just wanted to give a massive shout out and thank you to everyone playing Sludgineers - we really appreciate your support, reviews and feedback on the game. ❤️🛠️ We have been recording all reported issues, bugs and suggestions and prioritizing them for our future patch plans. Starting with Patch #1, which focuses on the late game grind, the lack of Draxine specifically, and the Refinery Processing waiting time.Patch #1 (v1.00.01)Added an additional Refinery Processing upgrade at the very bottom of each of the refinery trees - further reducing the time you need to wait. With the previous minimum 120 seconds being upgradeable down to 90 seconds then 60 seconds at level 2. Reduced the Draxine cost of higher tier / late game upgrades across the board by roughly 10%.Reduced the Draxine and Money cost of Drone Capacity and Speed upgrades by roughly -30%.Increased the Refin…
- Sludgineers Out Now! - 26 August 2026
🫧🧹 It's time! To clean, mine, refine and shine your way to the source of all that dang mess... 🧹🫧Sludgineers is out now!After 1 year of development, we are pleased to announce the release of Sludgineers, our cozy pollution cleaning mining active incremental game.Thank you to everyone that wishlisted, played the demo and made content of our little game! ❤️🛠️ In the full version you gain access to a whole new map, with progressively larger and more complex levels, new pollution to clean up and tools to upgrade, new quests to complete, new and improved power-ups, with tons of new upgrades and abilities to discover including refinery automation, drones and more!👀 Discover the source of all the pollution and clean it up for good. This may be the most important cleaning job in the world! 🫧🧹❤️ Thank you again and good luck Sludgineer!Andy, Aaron & James
- 1 week to go... - 19 August 2026
📢 Only 1 week to go till Sludgineers releases!!!Tune up your vacuum, sharpen your jackhammer and prep your air filter... it's almost time to clean up all that dang mess!⏰ Releasing August 25th @ 5pm PT
- August Update - 31 July 2026
📢 Hey folks! With entering 'release month', we thought we'd give a quick update on how development progress is going on Sludgineers! 🫧🧹 As of the 1st of August we are essentially finished with all core game features and content! The build is approved by Steam, and we have all translations in game. This means we are in the final stage of playtesting, tweaking, fixing bugs and balancing the entire game before release on 25th August PT. We're really happy with how it's shaping up, we managed to get everything essential in the game that we wanted, and we're hopeful that everyone will enjoy it as much as we do!In other news: We have reached 33,000 wishlists! 📈 Thank you so much to everyone wishlisting, sharing the game and playing the demo - we massively appreciate you all ❤️If you haven't played the demo yet, don't worry, it will still be available for a couple more weeks ahead of full…
- Thank you for 26,000+ Wishlists! - 25 June 2026
📢 With the conclusion of Steam Next Fest and the success of Frosty Games Fest and Summer Game Fest we wanted to give a massive thank you to everyone who has wishlisted, followed, played, reviewed, provided feedback, shared, streamed and made video content of Sludgineers! 🫧🧹We also want to thank Frosty Games Fest and it's sponsors, for the wonderful cool event! 🍦 Along with our partners Gamersky for the additional support and marketing assistance. ❤️Over the last month we've managed to reach over 26,000 wishlists! 📈 Which is very humbling and super amazing for our small indie team from New Zealand! 👷 We're hard at work on the full game development, making good progress adding new levels, new resources, tools, upgrades, power ups, quests and a ton more cool new mechanics and content. In addition, James from Funk Games, is helping out to ensure we hit our deadlines and the game has t…
- Sludgineers is an oddly satisfying active incremental game about cleaning up pollution - 18 June 2026
Like chilled-out games? How about incrementals where you keep upgrading through a vast tech-tree and get to clean up various location? Sludgineers is for you. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/sludgineers-is-an-oddly-satisfying-active-incremental-game-about-cleaning-up-pollution/
- Sludgineers x Steam Next Fest - 12 June 2026
📢 We're pleased to announce Sludgineers is taking part in Steam Next Fest! 🚂Kicking off Monday 15th June @ 10am PT! - check out the latest Sludgineers steam demo, wishlist, leave a review, post feedback and share the game with your friends! We would really appreciate it! ❤️👷 If you played the original demo, here's a small sample of what's included in the update;A whole range of gamepad controller improvements to tool use, map and upgrade tree navigation.Multiple bug fixes for cursor, control, music and sfx issues.Multiple improvements to interface, presentation and gameplay tweaks.Balance improvements to overall progression, difficulty, upgrades and economy.Cool new stuff like the Magnet power up and Multi-barrel load upgrades with new Quests!See you during Next Fest!Andy & Aaron
- Sludgineers releasing August 25th PT - 6 June 2026
📢 Big news!!! Sludgineers is releasing August 25th PT! 🫧🧹 Check out the new release date reveal trailer, wishlist and play the steam demo today! ▶️
- Frosty Games Fest now live! - 6 June 2026
Frosty Games Fest, as part of the Summer Game Fest, is now live! 8am AEST / 10am NZST, Sunday June 7th - 3pm PDT, Saturday June 6th🎉 Join Frosty Games now for a celebration of video games made in Australia and New Zealand. You'll find 'Frosty Scoop' world premiere reveals, the coolest upcoming games, and fresh demos to check out across a wide variety of genres! 🍦 Curator Event Link: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45423962/sale/FrostyGamesCelebration2026👀 Watch Live on Twitch: or Youtube:▶️ Play the Sludgineers demo:
- Thank you for 11,111+ Wishlists! - 27 May 2026
A massive thank you to everyone who has wishlisted, followed, played, reviewed, provided feedback, shared, streamed and made video content of Sludgineers! Thank you so much for the support
- Frosty Fest + Demo Update - 18 May 2026
Sludgineers to feature in the Frosty Games Fest / Summer Games Fest @ 8am AEST / 10am NZST, Sunday June 7th - 3pm PDT, Saturday June 6th!🎉 We're proud to announce Sludgineers - our cozy pollution cleaning active incremental game - will feature a new Release Date Announcement trailer in the Frosty Games Fest as a part of the Summer Games Fest! Mark your calendar and tune in to check out all the cool games included in the festival! 👀But wait there's more...👷 To celebrate Frosty Games Fest and in preparation for the upcoming Steam Next Fest we have updated the Sludgineers Demo! Thank you to everyone who played the original demo and provided valuable feedback and critique to help us make improvements! ❤️A small sample of what's included in the update;A whole range of gamepad controller improvements to tool use, map and upgrade tree navigation.Multiple bug fixes for cursor, control, music…
- Thank you for 5500+ Wishlists! - 26 March 2026
A big thank you to everyone who has wishlisted, followed, played, reviewed, provided feedback, shared, streamed and made video content for the demo of Sludgineers! Really appreciate all of you
- Sludgineers Steam Demo is live! - 17 March 2026
The Sludgineers steam demo is now available!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. Wishlist and Follow the game on Steam!Follow us on Steam to keep up to date:https://store.steampowered.com/developer/snickerdoodle-gameshttps://store.steampowered.com/dev/funkgames/
- Sludgineers Steam page is live! - 12 February 2026
The Steam page for our new game, Sludgineers, is live!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, and unlock new areas and perks.Play the itch demo now: https://snickerdoodlegames.itch.io/sludgineersFollow us on Steam to keep up to date: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/snickerdoodle-games
