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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 33 games similar to Trash Goblin down to the 13 that fit the “Cozy” category. Potion Craft, Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator and Stardew Valley top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Trash Goblin.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox
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RelaxingCasualSolo
Year 2025Dev Spilt Milk Studios Ltd

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Within the “Cozy” category, the closest game to Trash Goblin is Potion Craft — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator and Stardew Valley follow close behind.

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13 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.

#1Potion Craft
Potion Craft
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloRelaxingCozyCasualNarrativeSandbox WorldFantasyCrafting
Steam👍 93%· 43KIGDB70· 1OC83· 11
Year 2022Dev niceplay games · tinyBuildOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, setting medieval and historical setting, while skipping open world exploration

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

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Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloRelaxingCozyCasualNarrativeSandbox WorldCrafting
Steam👍 93%· 43KRAWG👍 72%· 190OC77· 8
Year 2022Dev niceplay games · tinyBuildPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, setting medieval and historical setting, while skipping open world exploration

Potion Craft is an alchemist simulator where you physically interact with your tools and ingredients to brew potions. You're in full control of the whole shop: invent new recipes, attract customers and experiment to your heart's content. Just remember: the whole town is counting on you.

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

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#3Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley
SandboxCrafting 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.

Genre100Tone100Setting100World100Progression73Game mode35
Loddlenaut
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloRelaxingCozyCasualNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldCrafting3D
Steam👍 98%· 5.7KOC81· 13
Year 2023Dev Moon Lagoon · Secret ModePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the crafting sandboxes cluster, with sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and vibe relaxing

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, setting scifi and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep simulation

Loddlenaut is an ocean cleanup adventure set on a vibrant alien planet. Play as an interstellar custodian who is tasked with cleaning up the pollution left behind by spacefaring mega-corporation.

Where it drifts furthest from Trash Goblin: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression72Visuals51
Sticky Business
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualRelaxingCozyNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen World
Steam👍 94%· 7.4KOC78· 14
Year 2023Dev Spellgarden Games · Assemble EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Trash Goblin: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings resource management, visual pixel and visual 2d, while skipping fantasy world

CHECK THESE OUT About the GameCreate, pack and sell your own unique sticker creations! You want a collection of cat stickers? A witch-themed shop? Or add a derpy face to all of your creations? Combine dozens of elements to create your own collection and sell them to like-minded people.

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

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Plantera
SandboxLife 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.

Game mode100Tone100World82Genre50Visuals0
#7PC Building Simulator
PC Building Simulator
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloNarrativeCozyRelaxingCasualOpen WorldSandbox WorldFirst Person3D
Steam👍 94%· 53KIGDB65· 2OC70· 12
Year 2019Dev The Irregular CorporationOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Trash Goblin: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings setting modern and resource management, while skipping adventure storytelling

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

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SuchArt: Creative Space
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualCozyRelaxingNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFirst Person3D
Steam👍 98%· 7.1KRAWG👍 62%· 26
Year 2022Dev hypetrain · HypeTrain DigitalPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Shared with Trash Goblin: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, resource management and free to play, while skipping puzzle design

ADD FULL GAME TO YOUR WISHLISThttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1293180 About the GameWhat would you do if you were provided with your very own art studio? SuchArt: Creative Space gives you an opportunity to find that out!

Where it drifts furthest from Trash Goblin: progression.

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Kitchen Simulator 2015
SandboxCrafting Sandbox
SoloCasualNarrativeCozySandbox WorldCrafting3DFirst Person
Steam👍 40%· 329
Year 2015Dev WhackAKey GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

Description Kitchen simulator The game that turns you into the chef.

Where it drifts furthest from Trash Goblin: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Trash Goblin.

It predates Trash Goblin by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100World81Progression76Tone72
Bugsnax
SandboxLife 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.

Game mode100Setting100Tone77World76Visuals68Genre50
The Sims 3
SandboxLife 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.

Game mode100Setting100World79Tone76Genre50Progression0
Megaquarium
SandboxLife Sandbox
SoloCasualCozyRelaxingSandbox World3D
Steam👍 95%· 3.7KRAWG👍 72%· 28IGDB82· 6OC76· 38
Year 2018Dev Auroch DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Trash Goblin: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with resource management and visual isometric, while skipping puzzle design

From the creator of Big Pharma comes a brand new economic simulation game. Megaquarium follows in the footsteps of classic theme park management tycoon games and adds an aquatic spin!Meet your new tenantsFrom the cutest of clown fish to the deadliest of sharks.

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

Game mode100Tone93World82Genre50Visuals38Progression0
#13Poly Bridge
Poly Bridge
SandboxCrafting 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

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