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 Notebook Workshop
Trash Goblin and Notebook Workshop 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. Trash Goblin (2025) is 1 year older than Notebook Workshop (2026). Trash Goblin is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Notebook Workshop has no Deck rating yet. 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 Notebook Workshop
Choose Notebook Workshop if you want an Indie experience. Notebook Workshop launched in 2026.
Both Trash Goblin and Notebook Workshop sit in Simulation and Casual on Steam and both list Mouse Only Option, 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 |  Notebook Workshop | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 89.7% positive (1,153 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Spilt Milk Studios Ltd | Mivroha |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Trash Goblin (2025) is 1 year older than Notebook Workshop (2026).
- Trash Goblin is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Notebook Workshop has no Deck rating yet.
Trash Goblin vs Notebook Workshop — FAQ
- Should I play Trash Goblin or Notebook Workshop first?
- If you want chronology, Trash Goblin (2025) came out before Notebook Workshop (2026). 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 Notebook Workshop 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.
- Does Trash Goblin run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Trash Goblin is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Notebook Workshop doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.