Smog Salvagers 2027

Shrouded in a blanket of toxic smog lie the Lost Lands, the final resting place of a forgotten civilization and the mysterious crystals they used for energy. As the leader of an expedition team, it is your job to delve into these dangerous ruins and uncover their secrets.

Smog Salvagers puts a new spin on the familiar worker placement genre. Upgrade your team’s armor—protective suits that allow them to venture into the deadly smog—then dispatch them to explore the Lost Lands. But be warned: the corrosive smog will take its toll on their gear. After each expedition, their damaged armor will need to be upgraded all over again.

For a more permanent advantage, you can develop your lab to establish footholds to use as starting points for future upgrades. Doing so, however, requires a significant investment of your limited resources.

Pay close attention to the shifting smog, anticipate your rivals’ strategies, and plan your expeditions wisely to reap the rewards.

—description from the designer