2 September 2026 02:48 UTC · Community Announcements · Funk
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 gamep
1 September 2026 22:07 UTC · Community Announcements · Funk
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 mi
30 August 2026 07:01 UTC · Community Announcements · Funk
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
27 August 2026 04:45 UTC · Community Announcements · Funk
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
26 August 2026 00:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Funk
🫧🧹 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 an
19 August 2026 02:45 UTC · Community Announcements · Funk
📢 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
31 July 2026 21:30 UTC · Community Announcements · Funk
📢 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 a
25 June 2026 23:50 UTC · Community Announcements · Funk
📢 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
18 June 2026 14:05 UTC · GamingOnLinux
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/
12 June 2026 00:56 UTC · Community Announcements · Funk
📢 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 i
6 June 2026 23:06 UTC · Community Announcements · Funk
📢 Big news!!! Sludgineers is releasing August 25th PT! 🫧🧹 Check out the new release date reveal trailer, wishlist and play the steam demo today! ▶️
6 June 2026 22:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Funk
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:
27 May 2026 20:33 UTC · Community Announcements · Funk
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
18 May 2026 22:27 UTC · Community Announcements · Funk
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 ev
26 March 2026 19:33 UTC · Community Announcements · Funk
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
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