Trash Goblin
Last updated: 2025-05-29
- Relaxing, cozy, and addictive core gameplay loop
- Charming and appealing art style enhances experience
- Satisfying trinket cleaning and upcycling mechanics
- Shop upgrades offer some customization options
- Lacks content, depth, and overall polish
- Gameplay quickly becomes repetitive and monotonous
- Reviews
(sample size) - 535
- Helpful reviews
- 83%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 16%
- Protest reviews
- 1%
- 87%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 13%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 987
- Negative points
- 574
- Gameplay points
- 183
- Perf. points
- 53
- Rec. points
- 354
- Misc points
- 54
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Relaxing, cozy, and addictive gameplay | The game is praised for its relaxing, casual, and cozy gameplay loop, often described as 'mindless' fun. Its charming aesthetic, cute characters, and soothing mechanics create a positive and stress-free experience suitable for unwinding, multitasking, or playing in short bursts. Many reviewers highlight its addictive nature and suitability for cozy gamers of all ages. | 97% |
| Charming and appealing art style | Reviewers consistently praise the game's delightful art style, cute character designs, and appealing visuals. The aesthetic is described as charming, whimsical, and well-suited to the game's cozy theme, contributing significantly to the overall positive experience. | 38% |
| Satisfying trinket cleaning/upcycling loop | A core element of enjoyment stems from the satisfying gameplay loop of discovering, cleaning, and upcycling trinkets. The cleaning and chiseling mechanics are described as relaxing, cathartic, and even addictive, with the sounds and visuals adding to the positive experience. This loop caters to players who enjoy collecting, crafting, and creating. | 35% |
| Shop upgrades and customization | Players appreciate the ability to customize and upgrade their shop, tools, and workspace. These upgrades and customization options provide a sense of progression and allow players to personalize their experience, adding to the game's addictive quality and long-term engagement. The availability of shelves and storage solutions is also a plus. | 23% |
| Charming characters and stories | The game features a cast of charming, unique, and memorable characters, including both customers and NPCs. Players enjoy interacting with these characters, following their stories, and fulfilling their requests. The patient nature of the customers, who are willing to wait for their items, also contributes to the relaxed gameplay experience. | 17% |
| Responsive and helpful developers | The developers are consistently praised for their responsiveness, helpfulness, and active engagement with the community. They are quick to address bug reports, implement player suggestions, and provide regular updates, fostering a positive relationship with players and enhancing the overall gaming experience. | 11% |
| Creative trinket combination freedom | The creative freedom to combine trinkets in unusual ways to create new items is a highly praised feature. This mechanic adds depth to the gameplay, allowing for experimentation and rewarding players for their creativity. The fact that customers will still purchase these wacky combinations is also appreciated. | 10% |
| High replayability and potential | Reviewers express enthusiasm for the game's potential for replayability and long-term engagement. The absence of time limits and the addictive gameplay loop contribute to players losing track of time and investing many hours into the game. The constant updates and fixes further enhance the game's appeal. | 9% |
| Immersive 'shop goblin' experience | The game effectively captures the feeling of being a shop goblin, allowing players to embrace their inner goblin and turn trash into treasure. This unique theme and perspective add to the game's charm and appeal, creating a cozy and immersive experience. | 7% |
| Calming and therapeutic gameplay | The game's calming pace, relaxing sounds, and soothing cleaning minigame contribute to a stress-free and enjoyable experience. Players find the game to be a good way to clear their heads and unwind, with the sounds and mechanics promoting a mindful and therapeutic experience. | 5% |
| Similar to PowerWash Simulator | Several reviewers draw comparisons to PowerWash Simulator, noting similarities in the satisfying cleaning mechanics and relaxing gameplay. However, some reviewers also point out that this game offers a more developed story and a more whimsical tone compared to PowerWash Simulator. | 4% |
| Fun, non-stressful time management | The game's time management mechanic is seen as a fun puzzle element, providing just enough challenge without becoming overwhelming. The absence of penalties for not completing tasks within a day contributes to the relaxed and stress-free gameplay experience. | 4% |