If you’ve ever dreamed of running a quirky little shop as a goblin, selling cleaned-up trash to eccentric customers, then Trash Goblin might be the game you didn’t know you needed. Released into early access on Steam this week, this cozy shopkeeping game lets you dive into a world of cleaning up dirt-crusted trinkets, upcycling them, and turning them into marketable treasures for the whimsical residents of your fantasy town.
Trash Goblin, developed by Spilt Milk, invites players to manage their very own junk shop where you uncover, clean, and customize quirky items. From tinkering with the trinkets to meeting the strange and colorful requests of your customers, it’s all about taking old, discarded bits of junk and turning them into something special. As you earn, you can upgrade your shop, buy better tools, and even customize your space to make it uniquely yours.
“Trash Goblin is a wholesome & 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,” says Spilt Milk, highlighting the game’s casual and relaxing vibe.
The game revolves around finding trash, cleaning it up, and creating new, valuable items to sell. Each item you find requires different tools and methods to make it presentable for resale. The early access version of the game offers over 50 trinkets and eight tools that unlock a variety of mini-games. And while the current content is fun, there’s more on the horizon—future updates will bring new features like “Full of Beans,” “Spirit of Customer Service,” and “Brick by Brick,” all part of the game’s ever-expanding roadmap.
One thing that sets Trash Goblin apart is its laid-back approach. There are no fail states, and while there’s a limit to what you can accomplish in a single day, customers keep coming back for more. “You can potter as much as you like,” Spilt Milk adds, emphasizing the relaxing pace of the game.
If you’re curious, Trash Goblin has a demo available right now on Steam, so you can get a taste of the gameplay before committing. The game is priced at $15, with a 10% discount available until November 18.
It’s the perfect game for those who enjoy a chill experience with a little bit of creativity and a lot of cleaning. So, if you’re a fan of cozy, whimsical games, Trash Goblin could be your next favorite obsession.
