{"id":354002,"date":"2025-09-22T16:48:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T20:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primagames.com\/?p=354002"},"modified":"2025-09-23T05:03:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T09:03:42","slug":"goblin-cleanup-fun-dont-play-alone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primagames.com\/featured\/goblin-cleanup-fun-dont-play-alone","title":{"rendered":"Goblin Cleanup Is Fun, but Don\u2019t Play It Alone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Goblin Cleanup is a fun game with a clever premise. You and a band of goblins are tasked with cleaning up dungeons after heroes have passed through, preparing them for the next adventurers. That means scrubbing up guts, relighting torches, putting furniture back in place, and even feeding the mimic chest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All these activities are engaging and varied, with plenty to like if you&#8217;re playing with a group, but it\u2019s clear that Goblin Cleanup is designed with co-op in mind, and I can\u2019t recommend playing it solo at the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Too Much for One Goblin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To its credit, Goblin Cleanup offers a lot of bang for your buck, with each level packed full of things to do. Levels usually come with several predefined tasks, along with dynamic ones that appear as you progress. For example, if you die by setting off a trap, you\u2019ll leave behind meat, which adds more organic material to dispose of, and blood stains to clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"354006\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/featured\/goblin-cleanup-fun-dont-play-alone\/attachment\/more-meat\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/More-Meat.jpg?fit=1200%2C675\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"More Meat\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Image via Team17&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/More-Meat.jpg?fit=300%2C169\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/More-Meat.jpg?fit=640%2C360\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" data-id=\"354006\" src=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/More-Meat.jpg?resize=640%2C360\" alt=\"More meat to clean after death\" class=\"wp-image-354006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/More-Meat.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/More-Meat.jpg?w=300 300w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/More-Meat.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/More-Meat.jpg?w=1024 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Team17<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many rooms and varied tasks scattered across each level, it\u2019s simply too much for one player, unless, like me, you don\u2019t mind games where busywork is the main loop. The real issue isn\u2019t the length of individual levels, but the lack of mid-level saving, which is a dealbreaker for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"354007\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/featured\/goblin-cleanup-fun-dont-play-alone\/attachment\/goblin-cleanup-squad\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Goblin-Cleanup-Squad.jpg?fit=1200%2C675\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Goblin Cleanup Squad\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Image via Team17&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Goblin-Cleanup-Squad.jpg?fit=300%2C169\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Goblin-Cleanup-Squad.jpg?fit=640%2C360\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" data-id=\"354007\" src=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Goblin-Cleanup-Squad.jpg?resize=640%2C360\" alt=\"Squad of Goblins\" class=\"wp-image-354007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Goblin-Cleanup-Squad.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Goblin-Cleanup-Squad.jpg?w=300 300w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Goblin-Cleanup-Squad.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Goblin-Cleanup-Squad.jpg?w=1024 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Team17<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Picture this: you\u2019ve completed 90% of a level, knocked out all the optional challenges for extra rewards, and then have to close the game, whether because of a crash, a power outage, or real-life needs. All that progress, which can take quite a while, is lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"354009\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/featured\/goblin-cleanup-fun-dont-play-alone\/attachment\/furniture-goblin-cleanup\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Furniture-Goblin-Cleanup.jpg?fit=1200%2C675\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Furniture Goblin Cleanup\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Image via Team17&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Furniture-Goblin-Cleanup.jpg?fit=300%2C169\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Furniture-Goblin-Cleanup.jpg?fit=640%2C360\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" data-id=\"354009\" src=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Furniture-Goblin-Cleanup.jpg?resize=640%2C360\" alt=\"Levitate furniture in Goblin Cleanup\" class=\"wp-image-354009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Furniture-Goblin-Cleanup.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Furniture-Goblin-Cleanup.jpg?w=300 300w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Furniture-Goblin-Cleanup.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Furniture-Goblin-Cleanup.jpg?w=1024 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Team17<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For a solo player, this is devastating, not because the work is hard, but because it\u2019s time-consuming. Repeating everything alone means slogging through the same content again. What was once engaging quickly becomes tedious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy Fix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The fix is simple: add a save feature. There\u2019s no reason not to let players save mid-game, especially since similar titles like Powerwash Simulator already do. It\u2019s less of an issue in co-op, but for solo play, it\u2019s a major frustration. Levels only become more complex as you progress through the game, and the flaw with its solo design becomes more obvious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"354008\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/featured\/goblin-cleanup-fun-dont-play-alone\/attachment\/goblin-cleanup-teamwork\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Goblin-Cleanup-Teamwork.jpg?fit=1200%2C675\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Goblin Cleanup Teamwork\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Image via Team17&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Goblin-Cleanup-Teamwork.jpg?fit=300%2C169\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Goblin-Cleanup-Teamwork.jpg?fit=640%2C360\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" data-id=\"354008\" src=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Goblin-Cleanup-Teamwork.jpg?resize=640%2C360\" alt=\"Goblin Cleanup gameplay in co-op\" class=\"wp-image-354008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Goblin-Cleanup-Teamwork.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Goblin-Cleanup-Teamwork.jpg?w=300 300w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Goblin-Cleanup-Teamwork.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Goblin-Cleanup-Teamwork.jpg?w=1024 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Team17<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like I said, Goblin Cleanup is a really fun game, but it loses its charm if you\u2019re cleaning the halls alone. Since it\u2019s still in early access, the developers are open to feedback, and changes like this can be implemented as the game continues to develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s definitely on my watchlist, though, and we could have a really fun hit game on our hands here! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you\u2019d like to see more helpful guides, news, or features from Prima Games, please consider <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=primagames.com\"><em>adding us to your preferred sources<\/em><\/a><em> (available to users in the US or India).<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gobble it 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When he isn't spending an unhealthy amount of time in Slay the Spire, he's probably trying out yet another retro-shooter or playing Dark Souls for the 50th time.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ali-hashmi-34866a126\/","https:\/\/x.com\/gitrektali"],"url":"https:\/\/primagames.com\/author\/ali-hashmi"}]}},"apple_news_notices":[],"coauthors":[{"id":140,"display_name":"Ali Hashmi","user_login":"ali.hashmi","user_nicename":"ali-hashmi"}],"raw_content":"Goblin Cleanup is a fun game with a clever premise. You and a band of goblins are tasked with cleaning up dungeons after heroes have passed through, preparing them for the next adventurers. That means scrubbing up guts, relighting torches, putting furniture back in place, and even feeding the mimic chest. All these activities are engaging and varied, with plenty to like if you're playing with a group, but it\u2019s clear that Goblin Cleanup is designed with co-op in mind, and I can\u2019t recommend playing it solo at the moment. Too Much for One Goblin To its credit, Goblin Cleanup offers a lot of bang for your buck, with each level packed full of things to do. Levels usually come with several predefined tasks, along with dynamic ones that appear as you progress. For example, if you die by setting off a trap, you\u2019ll leave behind meat, which adds more organic material to dispose of, and blood stains to clean. With so many rooms and varied tasks scattered across each level, it\u2019s simply too much for one player, unless, like me, you don\u2019t mind games where busywork is the main loop. The real issue isn\u2019t the length of individual levels, but the lack of mid-level saving, which is a dealbreaker for me. Picture this: you\u2019ve completed 90% of a level, knocked out all the optional challenges for extra rewards, and then have to close the game, whether because of a crash, a power outage, or real-life needs. All that progress, which can take quite a while, is lost. For a solo player, this is devastating, not because the work is hard, but because it\u2019s time-consuming. Repeating everything alone means slogging through the same content again. What was once engaging quickly becomes tedious. Easy Fix The fix is simple: add a save feature. There\u2019s no reason not to let players save mid-game, especially since similar titles like Powerwash Simulator already do. It\u2019s less of an issue in co-op, but for solo play, it\u2019s a major frustration. Levels only become more complex as you progress through the game, and the flaw with its solo design becomes more obvious. Like I said, Goblin Cleanup is a really fun game, but it loses its charm if you\u2019re cleaning the halls alone. Since it\u2019s still in early access, the developers are open to feedback, and changes like this can be implemented as the game continues to develop. It's definitely on my watchlist, though, and we could have a really fun hit game on our hands here! If you\u2019d like to see more helpful guides, news, or features from Prima Games, please consider adding us to your preferred sources (available to users in the US or India).","jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Goblin-Cleanup-Key-Art-2.jpg?fit=1200%2C675","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/354002","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/140"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=354002"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/354002\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":354028,"href":"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/354002\/revisions\/354028"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/354012"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=354002"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=354002"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=354002"},{"taxonomy":"internal-label","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal-label?post=354002"},{"taxonomy":"invoiceable_action","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/invoiceable_action?post=354002"},{"taxonomy":"article_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_type?post=354002"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}