Flotsam

Flotsam turns ocean garbage into a surprisingly heartwarming city-building loop. Think RimWorld/Oxygen Not Included vibes crossed with Raft’s ocean travel — but with a calmer, more decorative charm and a few rough patches that show its indie roots.

You steer a growing flotilla around a flooded world, scavenging plastics, driftwood and tech to expand homes, workshops and tiny gardens. Core gameplay is resource gathering → crafting → building → explore, with specialists (Birdkeeper, Chemist, Electrician) unlocking tech and quests. There’s a satisfying production chain feeling when you set up desalination, food and power, and decorating the town actually makes it feel alive — especially if you’re a sucker for cute seagulls. The game leans cozy rather than brutal: no combat, but pollution, sickness and tight water/food budgets create meaningful pressure. Where it trips up is pacing and polish: mid- to late-game can feel repetitive, automation/QoL is limited, and a handful of bugs (pathing, freezes, FPS/VSync quirks) still surface for some players. Despite that, the art, music and animations sell the mood; watching drifters shuffle about is oddly therapeutic. If you like wandering-hoarder sims like Wandering Village or Airborne Kingdom, Flotsam scratches a similar itch with its own floaty twist.

Flotsam is a heartfelt, visually delightful city-builder that’s easy to lose time in — just be ready for some rough edges and repetition later on. For fans of cozy sims and ocean exploration it’s worth the trip, especially if you’re patient for patches.