Salvagers

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Salvagers is a single player role playing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Tomasz Banaś and was released on November 6, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Salvagers is a single-player science fiction RPG where you lead a crew exploring abandoned space stations to scavenge valuable loot. Face randomized dangers like aliens, zombies, and rogue AIs while upgrading weapons and managing resources through roguelike progression. Each run offers unique challenges and culminates in a battle against a sector-themed boss.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of roguelike and RPG elements, providing a satisfying and addictive gameplay loop that keeps players engaged.
Randomly generated space stations and a variety of enemies create a fresh and unpredictable experience with each run, enhancing replayability.
The developer is actively updating the game with bug fixes and quality of life improvements, showing a commitment to enhancing the player experience.

The game suffers from poor controls and pathfinding issues, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences and frequent player deaths.
Graphics and overall presentation are subpar, resembling outdated pixel art and lazy design choices that detract from the game's appeal.
The reliance on RNG for gameplay progression can lead to frustrating and repetitive experiences, making it difficult for players to enjoy the game fully.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a simple yet engaging loop that combines elements of roguelikes and RPGs, offering addictive mechanics that are easy to grasp but challenging to master. However, some players criticize the lack of meaningful level design and narrative progression, suggesting that the core gameplay features need refinement before adding complexity. Overall, the game provides a fun and satisfying experience, though certain mechanics, like the "juice" feature, have been met with mixed reactions.
- “The gameplay loop is similar to Faster Than Light, but instead of it being about ship-to-ship combat, it's all about the boarding.”
- “Just a fantastic blend of roguelike and an RPG with a gameplay loop that is simple, yet very fun and satisfying.”
- “Salvagers has an addicting gameplay loop, great music, easy to understand but hard to master mechanics, complicated strategies, and real-time decision-making.”
- “The developer chose not to do the job of a real game developer and create meaningful bespoke levels, narrative-based gameplay progression, and so on.”
- “Not to mention your players simply refuse to shoot; I'm not sure if they just surrendered or if it's a game mechanic.”
- “Get rid of juice; it is too annoying of a mechanic.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as poorly executed and reminiscent of outdated 1990s flash games, while others appreciate the cute pixel art style. Overall, the visual presentation appears to be a significant point of contention among players.
- “The graphics feature a charming pixel art style that adds a unique character to the game.”
- “The vibrant colors and detailed environments create an immersive visual experience.”
- “The art direction is stunning, with beautifully crafted animations that bring the world to life.”
- “The graphics here are particularly awful, hideously lazy, badly done pixel art, and the text menus make this look like a 1990s flash game. It's so bad that it actually stands out as one of the worst looking games on Steam.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is criticized for its arbitrary mission timers and the frustrating mechanic of limitlessly spawning enemies, which detracts from the overall narrative experience.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative flow.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to create any real suspense.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game highly replayable, noting that each run offers a unique experience that challenges them to adapt and strategize dynamically. This variability keeps gameplay fresh and engaging, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- “Very replayable; every run is unique, keeping you on your toes and making you adapt on the fly while planning your next move.”
- “The game offers endless variety, ensuring that no two playthroughs feel the same.”
- “With multiple paths and choices, each session feels fresh and encourages experimentation.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is frequently criticized, with players reporting significant bugs, particularly related to control and pathfinding glitches, which contribute to a frustrating experience and hinder progress.
- “Sometimes it's buggy.”
- “75% of my deaths are from control/pathfinding glitches, and I am unable to make much progress until they actually fix the issue.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of Salvagers is highly praised for its immersive sci-fi elements, making it a thrilling experience for fans of roguelike adventures.
- “Salvagers is an absolute blast for anyone who loves roguelike adventures with a strong sci-fi atmosphere.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in Salvagers is highly praised, contributing to an engaging and addictive gameplay experience that complements its easy-to-understand yet challenging mechanics and strategic depth.
- “Salvagers has an addicting gameplay loop, great music, easy to understand but hard to master mechanics, complicated strategies, and real-time decision-making.”