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Trash Quest is a compact metroidvania with a single spawn point, run and gun action and tight platforming. Navigate an interwoven maze of rooms through this space station, destroying robots, collecting power ups and unlocking shortcuts.

2021ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDWindowsby Francis Vace
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Frequently asked about Trash Quest

How much does Trash Quest cost?
Trash Quest is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Trash Quest?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Trash Quest are Space Pirates for Life, 1 Screen Platformer, Lone Fungus.
Who developed Trash Quest?
Trash Quest was developed by Francis Vace.

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