Choose Trash Goblin
Choose Trash Goblin if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,153 Steam reviews back the pick.
Trash Goblin vs LAPIDARY: Jewel Craft Simulator
Trash Goblin and LAPIDARY: Jewel Craft Simulator both land in Simulation, 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 share Simulation, Casual on Steam. LAPIDARY: Jewel Craft Simulator (2024) is 1 year older than Trash Goblin (2025). Trash Goblin scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than LAPIDARY: Jewel Craft Simulator (64.7% 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 LAPIDARY: Jewel Craft Simulator
Choose LAPIDARY: Jewel Craft Simulator if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. LAPIDARY: Jewel Craft Simulator launched in 2024.
Both Trash Goblin and LAPIDARY: Jewel Craft Simulator sit in Simulation and Casual on Steam, 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
 Trash Goblin |  LAPIDARY: Jewel Craft Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.7% positive (1,153 reviews) | 64.7% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Spilt Milk Studios Ltd | THINK & FEEL |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- LAPIDARY: Jewel Craft Simulator (2024) is 1 year older than Trash Goblin (2025).
- Trash Goblin scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than LAPIDARY: Jewel Craft Simulator (64.7% positive).
- LAPIDARY: Jewel Craft Simulator is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Trash Goblin (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Trash Goblin is Deck Verified, LAPIDARY: Jewel Craft Simulator is Deck Playable.
Trash Goblin vs LAPIDARY: Jewel Craft Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Trash Goblin or LAPIDARY: Jewel Craft Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, LAPIDARY: Jewel Craft Simulator (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 Trash Goblin and LAPIDARY: Jewel Craft Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, 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.