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We filtered the 33 games similar to Trash Goblin down to the 8 that fit the “Mobile” category. Plantera, Stardew Valley and Poly Bridge top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Trash Goblin.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

The best games like Trash Goblin on Mobile

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Trash Goblin. Each one has been evaluated across 15 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1PlanteraClosest on game mode

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualCozyNarrativeRelaxingSandbox World

Steam👍 89%· 5.9KRAWG👍 30%· 53IGDB39· 3

Year 2016Dev Ratalaika GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Like Trash Goblin, it's known for sandbox freedom, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems and visual 2d, while skipping open world exploration

In Plantera you build your own garden and watch it grow with new plants, bushes, trees and animals. As you play and expand your garden you will attract helpers, round blue creatures that will help you pick up things and harvest your plants.

Where it drifts furthest from Trash Goblin: visuals.

It predates Trash Goblin by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Stardew ValleyClosest overall match

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloCozyRelaxingNarrativeCasualSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyCrafting

Steam👍 98%· 1.0MRAWG👍 88%· 2.5KMC89IGDB91· 13OC90· 76

Year 2016Dev ChucklefishPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, visual novel storytelling and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

A farming sim that is really a schedule-management game: every in-game day forces a choice between crops, mining, fishing and the villagers, and the calendar never gives you enough hours. The first year is the hook. Fishing is the wall most players hit — the minigame is fiddly and unforgiving early, and several quests gate behind it.

Where it drifts furthest from Trash Goblin: visuals and game mode.

It predates Trash Goblin by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Poly BridgeClosest on progression

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloCozyNarrativeSandbox WorldCrafting

Steam👍 91%· 19KIGDB75· 2OC66· 12

Year 2016Dev Dry CactusOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, setting cartoon and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Trash Goblin: setting and visuals.

It predates Trash Goblin by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World79Tone44Setting0

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyCrafting

Steam👍 97%· 1.5MRAWG👍 80%· 2.5KMC81IGDB81· 13OC79· 33

Year 2011Dev Engine Software · 505 GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and precision platforming, while skipping puzzle design

A 2D sandbox that is far more combat-driven than its look suggests: progression runs through boss fights, and each one unlocks a tier of materials. Building is deep but optional. It explains almost nothing — crafting chains, boss summons and biome requirements are opaque enough that most players keep a wiki open throughout.

Where it drifts furthest from Trash Goblin: visuals and tone.

It predates Trash Goblin by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World82Progression81Setting50Game mode28Tone14

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyCraftingFirst Person

OC90· 44

Year 2016Dev Mojang StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Trash Goblin: tone and game mode.

It predates Trash Goblin by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6BugsnaxClosest on visuals

iRank79

GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualNarrativeCozySandbox WorldFantasyFirst Person

Steam👍 97%· 9.0KRAWG👍 61%· 176MC76IGDB76· 7OC75· 94

Year 2020Dev Young HorsesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Trash Goblin, it's known for sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep simulation

We are what we eat. Bugsnax takes you on a whimsical adventure to Snaktooth Island, home of the legendary half-bug half-snack creatures, Bugsnax. Bugsnax takes you on a whimsical adventure to Snaktooth Island, home of the legendary half-bug half-snack creatures, Bugsnax.

Where it drifts furthest from Trash Goblin: progression.

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#7Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

iRank78

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldCraftingIsometricThird Person

IGDB78· 2

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric, visual third person and free to play, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Trash Goblin: visuals.

It predates Trash Goblin by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCozyNarrativeCasualSandbox WorldFantasy

Steam👍 86%· 34KRAWG👍 83%· 784MC86

Year 2009Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Trash Goblin, it's known for sandbox freedom, deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, skill tree progression and visual isometric, while skipping puzzle design

The Sims 3 is the third part of its series. Like all Sims game, it allows the player to control the life of a person or even a whole family. ###Character creation Before the main game starts, the player has to create his or her character, called sim.

Where it drifts furthest from Trash Goblin: progression and visuals.

It predates Trash Goblin by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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