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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 69 | 32 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 88% | 82 | 894 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 87% | 80 | 124 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (May 22, 2026) · 124 reviews sampled · 122 total reviews in window · weighted 85.1 up / 13.1 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (17)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 70
“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 to know different creatures, and enjoy the fantasy elements as you upgrade your tools and shop, becoming a master of your craft.”
read full review ↗ - 78
“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”
read full review ↗ - 72
“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 without you even noticing. If not, the experience may feel too shallow to hold attention for long.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“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 it a short but enjoyable experience.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“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.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“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 entirely up to you depending on the kind of game you want to play.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“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 potential. Trash Goblin is a delightfully relaxing and cozy puzzle game; if you enjoy the genre, I recommend trying it, you’ll love it.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Trash Goblin has the basics of a cosy experience, offering a casual, low-stakes loop with charming characters and accessible mechanics.”
read full review ↗ - 69
“Trash Goblin is a fun mix of running a shop, making things, and solving simple puzzles. Even though it's still in Early Access and needs some work on inventory management, tracking, and contact accuracy, it's already a very fun and stress-free experience.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Spilt Milk Studios has made such a cute, cosy game set in a fantasy world. I love all the named NPCs and all the different races that come to your store. However, the trash left behind by the titular Trash Goblin has left a bit of a stench on the Switch port of this title. I do genuinely recommend exploring the life of running a trinket store, just maybe not on the Switch.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“My only real complaint about Trash Goblin is the mechanic of selling to the Strangers (non-named characters). As I mentioned above, I almost never had something someone wanted. It would have been great if players could have placed stock, similar to Moonlighter or Amber Isle. Although the market you’re able to go to does help with this issue a little. Any minor bug issues I did encounter during my playthrough were all in relation to the trinket bag, and they were sorted easily by a reload of the game. Overall, Trash Goblin succeeds in being a casual game. Its gameplay is fun, simple, all while letting you go at your own pace. I confess there weren’t a lot of characters I liked, but on the other hand, there weren’t any I hated either. Which for me adds to the whole running a store vibe. I award Trash Goblin the Thumb Culture Gold Award.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“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 nothing better than doing some puzzles, cleaning some objects, and making a sale or two in between activities. Furthermore, the game manages to break away from the simulator mold, giving us more of a desire to perform handcrafted tasks than training us for an increasingly gamified job market.”
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Patch history
- Maker's Fortune Patch #1May 22, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- 1.5 "Maker's Fortune" & DLC Out Now!May 7, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- HUGE news update - 1.5 trailer, DLC trailer, 100k copies sold & more!Apr 30, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- 1.5 unveiled - Brand new "recolouring" mechanic!Apr 22, 2026
- Patch Notes - Spiffo Plush updateApr 15, 2026
- News + "New Horizons" Patch #2Apr 2, 2026
- New Horizons HotfixMar 13, 2026
- New Horizons - Patch #1Mar 12, 2026
- "New Horizons" - Update 1.4 - Out Now!Mar 4, 2026
- 2026 Roadmap & Update 1.4 infoFeb 26, 2026
- 33% Off & More Merchandise NewsJan 14, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Plush Reveal & Game Hotfix!Jan 9, 2026
- "Hearthtide Festival" Update 1.3.5.HoHoHo Out Now! Trinkets, cosmetics, quiz...Dec 17, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Midwinter Spirits - news & next update teaseDec 2, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Success for Donoval HotfixNov 20, 2025
- "Success For Donoval" Update 1.3 Out Now & Full LocalisationNov 19, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Steam Deck N Stuff Hotfix #3Oct 22, 2025
- Steam Deck N Stuff - Hotfix #2Oct 9, 2025
- Steam Deck N Stuff - Hotfix #1Oct 2, 2025
- "Steam Deck N Stuff" Update - 1.2 Out Now!Sep 30, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Spirit Hotfix #3 & Bug Hunting Competition!Aug 7, 2025
- Spirit Hotfix #2Jul 30, 2025
- Spirit HotfixJul 24, 2025
- "Spirit of Customer Service" Update - 1.1 Out Now!Jul 23, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Content Roadmap & 1.1 Update teaseJul 17, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Bug Fix Patch #8Jul 3, 2025
- Bug Fix Patch #7 and Mini Upcycling UpdateJun 19, 2025
- Bug Fix Patch #6Jun 17, 2025
- Bug Fix Patch #5 - fixes & Early Access ➡️ 1.0 save helpJun 16, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Bug Fix Patch #4Jun 10, 2025
- Bug Fix Patch #3Jun 9, 2025
- Bug Fix Patch #2Jun 6, 2025
- Hotfix 1 and Bug Fix Patch 1!May 29, 2025
- Trash Goblin 1.0 is OUT NOW!May 28, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Trash Goblin launches on May 28th!May 7, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix - tools disappearing bugApr 11, 2025
- Stock N Trade HotfixApr 10, 2025
- "Stock N Trade" update out now - huge new features, gameplay & content!Apr 10, 2025significant · resets scoring window
…and 21 earlier patch announcements.