The Last Salvage Squad

The Last Salvage Squad

Released Jun 2026

Battle enemy forces reminiscent of alien weapons from retro sci-fi works in this single-player 2.5D FPS.

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Evaluation

The Last Salvage Squad launched on June 17, 2026 as a complete single-player 2.5D FPS. At launch, the developer signaled intent to add more content post-release, specifically mentioning a planned "Arcade Mode." On August 3, 2026, the developer followed up with a detailed announcement confirming a substantial update planned for later in 2026. This update will add two new game modes — "Free Play Mode" (play any mission with any weapons and equipment, free from story restrictions) and "Arcade Mode" (a consecutive mission run with a permadeath-style system) — along with new weapons, new missions exclusive to these modes, additional difficulty levels, and further bonus content. The developer has been actively engaged since launch, shipping a bug fix and usability patch (Version 1.0.3) on June 22, 2026 and a minor fix on June 23, 2026. The planned update has not yet been released as of today, August 13, 2026.
Evidence
Developer announced a planned update for later in 2026 adding two new game modes (Free Play Mode and Arcade Mode), new weapons, new missions, additional difficulty levels, and bonus content.
news post · Aug 3, 2026 source content planned
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At launch, developer confirmed plans for Arcade Mode and other modes in the works, and committed to continued bug fixes and balance adjustments.
news post · Jun 17, 2026 source content planned
high

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Waku Waku Games
Achievements
8
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

■STORY

One day, a gargantuan alien spaceship invades and unleashes countless combat weapons upon Earth, demolishing human civilization in the blink of an eye. Although humans succeeded in developing special weapons that could deal an effective blow to the aliens, it was too late to revive their civilization.

To this day, however, the Earth has yet to fall silent despite its abandoned cities, for swarm weapons known as "CogrinaUnits," 12-meter-tall autonomous humanoid units, collect and operate the limited number of special weapons that remain, and continue to fight against the aliens, all for the sake of accomplishing the mission humanity entrusted them with....

■Simple yet varied missions with a wide range of fighting styles

・Choose whether to take down the multi-legged robot weapons ravaging the city by leveraging the terrain, or to move in close and finish them off.

・The next unit is sent out immediately once you are defeated.

・Only a limited amount of equipment remains, so you'll need to recover items from defeated units to continue the battle.

■A story of hope told between battles

・Find out what comes of the battle against the overwhelming enemy forces

・Light-hearted conversation scenes with fellow units during intermissions

・Plus a shiba inu!

Last evaluated Aug 13, 2026
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