The world of antiquities seems like it would be a natural fit for fans of cozy games. The thrill of discovery, the looks at various types of oddities and different cultures, the traditional mechanics of running a shop...it all seems like it would be a dream for those who want a relaxing experience. And while Strange Antiquities is set to help make that dream come true later on as well, for now we have Trash Goblin, from developers Spilt Milk Studios, which launches today in Early Access. It looks to deliver a nice little sim where you run a cozy antique shop...so long as you ignore the part where you're not selling any actual antiques, as seen in the launch trailer below.
Trash Goblin sees you playing as a goblin that's been adopted by an antiques dealer, albeit not necessarily the most honest one. Indeed, as the name says, these "antiques" that you'll be selling are actually made out of trash, which players will then modify and upcycle into valuable "antiques" to sell to a cast of fantastical customers. It all begins when you dig around to find new trinkets, clean the dirt and crust off of them, and then...