Reel out garbage from a flooded planet and make number go up as satisfyingly as you can in the incremental fishing game Selkie's Salvage&Co.

Selkie's Salvage&Co. is an incremental fishing game where players operate a robot tasked with cleaning trash from a flooded planet. The game begins with minimal tools—a fishing rod and a magnetic arm—but expands as players collect and process garbage. Progress unlocks upgrades like increased carrying capacity, automated nets, and a scoring bonus for shooting trash mid-air. The core loop revolves around maximizing efficiency to drive up scores, a hallmark of the genre.

The setting features anthropomorphic rat girl Selkie, who created the player’s robot, adding a quirky narrative touch. Players encounter artifacts like basketballs or recycling guides, some of which provide mechanical bonuses. These items introduce variety and occasional rewards, though their effects were not observed during the demo. The game’s tone balances humor and simplicity, emphasizing incremental progression over complex mechanics.

The demo showcased the game’s satisfying feedback loop, where players are compelled to continue playing to optimize their cleanup efforts. This ‘Number Go Up’ mentality is central to the experience, prioritizing efficiency over realism. While the premise—cleaning up a flooded world—may sound mundane, the game’s design transforms it into an engaging, if absurd, challenge.

Selkie's Salvage&Co. releases on Steam on October 27. Players can try the demo or add the game to their wishlist ahead of launch. The game is part of a broader trend of incremental titles that prioritize satisfying progression over narrative depth.