A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer

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A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer is a single player tactical role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Crystal Spider Games and was released on December 18, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Trenchcoat Adventurer is a dungeon-crawling roleplaying game with a whimsical heart and a beautiful, hand-drawn CrayonVision aesthetic. Three Kobolds find themselves drawn to the allure of Adventuring after overhearing how successful adventurers get to eat the best food and have the shiniest shiny things. Cunningly disguised in a trenchcoat, this towered trio find their way though an ever-deepeni…

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

story5 positive mentions

Charming and adorable crayon-drawn art style with quirky and humorous writing and voice acting.
Simple yet satisfying dungeon crawling gameplay with unique mechanics like managing hunger by eating items in the inventory.
Engaging and lighthearted experience that appeals as both an introduction to the dungeon crawler genre and a fun playthrough for veterans, supported by active development and community interaction.

Some gameplay systems, such as the damage type mechanics and hunger effects, lack depth or meaningful impact and could be expanded.
Early access bugs are present and there is no official wiki, making it harder for newcomers to fully understand all game mechanics.
Certain level design elements and traps are introduced early but not reused or developed further in later stages, limiting strategic variety.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "A Kobold Story: Trenchcoat Adventurer" is charming, lighthearted, and delivered through delightful storybook intermissions with bright, crayon-style art. It captures the playful and mischievous nature of kobolds with humorous writing, engaging voiceover, and an easy-to-follow yet satisfying narrative that complements the dungeon crawling gameplay. Overall, it offers a wholesome, entertaining experience that balances simplicity with depth and leaves players eager to see the story's progression.
- “The story is told through a combination of delightful storybook intermissions and bright and clean art (in crayonvision!), and the gameplay loop is simple and satisfying, evoking classic dungeon crawlers like Dungeon Master or Eye of the Beholder, without requiring a huge time commitment to really bite into.”
- “It is instantly charming, as lighthearted as it is light to play, and a game that takes a classic TTRPG joke and expands it into a wholesome and entertaining story.”
- “There's so much I love about this game, the art style is incredibly charming, the writing and voiceover for the story is really good, the in-game text for items is really funny, and our 3 intrepid kobolds are adorable.”
- “It wasn't clear to me until the story between chapters that hunger wouldn't be refilled at the end.”
- “Maybe some upfront story or a warning sign in the tutorial floor that hunger won't refill?”
- “The story is told through a combination of delightful storybook intermissions and bright and clean art (in crayonvision!), but the gameplay loop is simple and may lack depth for those seeking a more complex narrative.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature an adorable, charming crayon-drawn art style that adds a fun, light-hearted feel to the experience. The hand-drawn visuals, combined with humorous details and cute character designs, create a delightful and nostalgic aesthetic that players consistently praise.
- “The artstyle is absolutely charming, the crayon drawings for everything are so fun to look at!”
- “Having the tooltips and in-game guide done by the kobolds is a blast, whilst the crayon style of the graphics is a delight to see.”
- “It’s the perfect blend of nostalgic dungeon crawling, gorgeous hand-drawn artwork, and just the right amount of fun, light-hearted humor.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is simple and charming, centered around dungeon crawling, looting, and managing hunger by eating found items, creating a satisfying and tactical loop. Its whimsical art and storybook style enhance the fun, while the survival mechanic adds meaningful depth without making it overly complex or time-consuming. Overall, it offers an accessible yet engaging experience reminiscent of classic dungeon crawlers.
- “Gameplay is simple: you move around, loot things, bonk monsters, loot more things, manage your inventory by eating everything, and try to win the dungeon run!”
- “Adorably drawn, tactical gameplay, full of fun kobold vibes!”
- “It's not even particularly deep, mechanically!”
- “I don't like survival mechanics (personally) and I love blobbers.”
- “The survival mechanic is part of what makes the game work - you're not scouring for treasure or loot, you're scouring for your next meal.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game’s humor is charming and heartfelt, showcased through clever art direction, funny monsters, and witty item descriptions. Its light-hearted, nostalgic tone combined with adorable characters and amusing writing makes it a delightful and engaging dungeon crawler.
- “I'm a sucker for kobolds and their goofy antics - this game is a delight and a wonderful introduction to classic dungeon crawlers; filled with little details, an adorable art style, and hilarious item descriptions.”
- “This is a fantastic little dungeon crawler RPG with so, so much heart and humor, and it really looks like a labor of love.”
- “It’s the perfect blend of nostalgic dungeon crawling, gorgeous hand-drawn artwork, and just the right amount of fun, light-hearted humor.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is well-received, effectively complementing the game's playful and humorous theme, with a sound design that enhances the overall experience.
- “I loved the music and the fun little system of keeping the kobolds fed, no matter what you find.”
- “The music works well and adds to the overall atmosphere.”
- “Think the song and general purpose meme 'three kobolds in a trenchcoat' - you have the idea.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its immediate charm and lighthearted tone, delivering a wholesome and entertaining story that expands on a classic tabletop RPG joke in a heartfelt way.
- “It is instantly charming, as lighthearted as it is light to play, and a game that takes a classic TTRPG joke and expands it into a wholesome and entertaining story.”

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A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer is a tactical role playing game with fantasy theme.

A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer is available on PC and Windows.

A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer was released on December 18, 2025.

A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer was developed by Crystal Spider Games.

A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer is a single player game.

Similar games include Dungeonmans, Unexplored, Legend of Grimrock, Legend of Grimrock 2, Delver and others.

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