Trash Goblin

Trash Goblin

November 6, 2024

PC

Trash Goblin is a wholesome &a; cosy shopkeeping game where you uncover and clean trinkets for sale! Customise them by upcycling and more to meet the eccentric requests of your endless colourful customers. Spend your savings to upgrade your shop, buy new and better tools, and customise your space!

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72.5

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Critic Reviews (14)

Aisaka Taiga GamesCreed Nov 2024
72.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

20.0

"Trash Goblin isn’t aiming for mainstream appeal. It’s designed for players who enjoy slower experiences, repetitive comfort loops, and low-pressure gameplay. If that sounds appealing, there’s a good chance this little goblin shop will quietly steal hours of your life …"

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Dominic Sheard DarkZero Nov 2024
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Trash Goblin has the basics of a cosy experience, offering a casual, low-stakes loop with charming characters and accessible mechanics."

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Dylan Pamintuan GameGrin Nov 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

65.0

"Trash Goblin makes you play like a goblin in a nice, quirky world, with simple yet addictive gameplay. However, I really would recommend changing the settings to save your hands from cramps."

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Gustavo Souza GameBlast Nov 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

20.0

"Split Milk Studios Ltd chose to simplify the mechanics of Trash Goblin as much as possible, aiming to appeal to a casual audience. The game offers a cozy atmosphere and a satisfying sense of progression, even without the typical pressure …"

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Ignacio Ortigosa Comunidad Xbox Nov 2024
65.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

18.0

"By describing itself as a “wholesome” game, Trash Goblin makes it clear that peace of mind is part of the deal."

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Jim Smale Gert Lush Gaming Nov 2024
76.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

66.0

"While it has some sluggish controls and a loop that can feel a bit thin when you’re too prepared for customers, it’s a proper relaxing time. It’s got that “one more day” pull if you just want to scrub some …"

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Jordan Biordi CGMagazine Nov 2024
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

60.0

"Trash Goblin has the foundation for a genuine cozy game, but implements half-hearted sim elements for an experience that never feels as satisfying as it could."

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Joy Rahman GamesCreed Nov 2024
69.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Trash Goblin is a fun mix of running a shop, making things, and solving simple puzzles. Even though it&s;s still in Early Access and needs some work on inventory management, tracking, and contact accuracy, it&s;s already a very fun and …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Nov 2024
78.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

31.0

"While the emphasis here is mostly on the repetitive cleaning and repairing of random items, the game has a reasonably cozy vibe and a little more substance than some of its competitors"

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Kalina Mikova LadiesGamers.com Nov 2024
95.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

85.0

"I liked Trash Goblin in its Early Access version. There were some things to iron out, but it had a lot of promise and potential. I am happy to report that the full version more than lives up to that …"

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Krystle Lim Gamer Social Club Nov 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"You play Trash Goblin for the relaxing tedium of everyday shopkeeping as well as encountering interesting folks along the way. You don’t play this if you’re looking for a challenge or engaging gameplay. That isn’t a bad thing necessarily. It’s …"

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Lucas Barreto NintendoBoy Nov 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

72.0

"Even with a port that compromises the qualities of the game, the Switch version carries the best aspect of games of this type: portability. There&s;s nothing better than doing some puzzles, cleaning some objects, and making a sale or two …"

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Nima Dabirian GameLuster Nov 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"Trash Goblin is a fun and simple cozy game with satisfying gameplay loop, memorable characters and stories, and a beautiful art style. There are some aspects of the story and gameplay that lack in variety, but the overall quality makes …"

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Sophie Hiner Pure Nintendo Nov 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

45.0

"Trash Goblin is a cozy sim in which you play as a goblin in charge of a travelling cart. You find, clean, and upgrade different kinds of antiques-from trinkets to weapons-and sell them for a profit. Help local townfolk, get …"

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