Choose Simpler Times
Choose Simpler Times if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Simpler Times launched in 2024.
Simpler Times vs Trash Goblin
Simpler Times and Trash Goblin both land in Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Casual games on Steam. Simpler Times (2024) is 1 year older than Trash Goblin (2025). Simpler Times scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Trash Goblin (89.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Trash Goblin
Choose Trash Goblin if you want a Simulation game with Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, and Adjustable Difficulty. 1,153 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Simpler Times and Trash Goblin sit in Casual on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Simpler Times |  Trash Goblin | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.8% positive (62 reviews) | 89.7% positive (1,153 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | stoneskip. | Spilt Milk Studios Ltd |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Simpler Times (2024) is 1 year older than Trash Goblin (2025).
- Simpler Times scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Trash Goblin (89.7% positive).
- Simpler Times is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Trash Goblin (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Simpler Times vs Trash Goblin — FAQ
- Should I play Simpler Times or Trash Goblin first?
- If you want chronology, Simpler Times (2024) came out before Trash Goblin (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Simpler Times and Trash Goblin similar?
- They overlap on Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do Simpler Times and Trash Goblin both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.