At a Glance:
- Free Claim Period: May 7 – May 14, 2026
- Genre: Simulation / Shopkeeping / Cozy
- Platform: PC (Epic Games Store & Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X|S
- Developer / Publisher: Spilt Milk Studios
- Version: Full Release (1.0)
The Concept: One Goblin’s Trash Is Another’s Treasure
In Trash Goblin, you play as a small but enterprising goblin who has set up shop to do one thing: find, restore, and sell discarded trinkets. There are no deadlines breathing down your neck, no punishing fail states, and no stress. Just you, a growing pile of curious objects, and a stream of colourful customers with equally colourful requests.
It is a game designed to be genuinely relaxing — a cozy corner of a game world where you can switch off, tinker, and lose an hour without even noticing.
Core Gameplay Features
1. Unearth, Clean, and Sell
The gameplay loop is simple and satisfying. Every trinket begins embedded in dirt and grime — you chip away at it to reveal what’s hidden inside, then scrub it clean with a sponge before putting it up for sale. Different types of dirt behave differently, and there’s a tactile, almost therapeutic quality to the whole process.
- Chipping: Dig through layers of cruft to reveal what you’ve found.
- Cleaning: Scrub each item until it shines and is ready for display.
- Selling: Match trinkets to customer requests or simply price them up and watch the coins roll in.
2. Upcycle Into Something New
For those who want a creative edge, Trash Goblin lets you combine trinkets together to create entirely new items. Upcycling opens up new possibilities for meeting customer requests and fetching higher prices — and the results are often wonderfully strange.
3. Upgrade Your Shop
As your goblin business grows, you can reinvest your earnings into upgrading your workshop and tools. Better equipment means faster restoring, more interesting finds, and a more impressive shop that attracts even more customers. The progression feels natural and rewarding without ever becoming a chore.
Who Is This For?
Trash Goblin is perfect for players who love cozy games like Stardew Valley or Unpacking — titles where the joy comes from the process rather than the pressure. It is also a great fit for anyone who enjoys shopkeeping sims or just wants something low-stakes and cheerful to wind down with at the end of the day.
Spilt Milk Studios, the London-based developer behind the game, has built a reputation for wholesome, well-crafted indie titles — and Trash Goblin is a strong example of that.
Pro Tip: Prioritise Customer Requests
While you can sell any cleaned trinket freely, keeping an eye on what your customers specifically want will earn you significantly more coins per sale. Check the request board regularly and try to hold onto items that match upcoming requests rather than selling everything immediately. A little patience goes a long way toward building your goblin empire faster.
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