Empty the ocean with a bucket (2026)

Developer: Andrea Russo
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.1 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 53 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A calming, absurdly repetitive simulation of scooping water bucket by bucket, with a satisfying and meditative loop.

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What players say

Players say you really do spend the whole game scooping water into a bucket and flushing it down a toilet. The minimal UI lacks a visible coin counter, and bugs can permanently trap you, while one reviewer reports progress was capped just short of the goal. A horse that recites ocean pollution facts provides unexpected flavor.

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