Garbage Packer

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Garbage Packer is a single player simulation game. It was developed by trashgamesstudios and was released on January 27, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Garbage Packer is a physics-based garbage truck simulator where you control various truck types to lift dumpsters, compact trash, and manage limited capacity for efficient hauling. It features realistic truck controls, a fully functional cab, and both first-person and third-person views. Players can also create custom maps and skins to enhance their experience.

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Single-Player

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

graphics1 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and offers a fun and addictive gameplay experience.
Graphics and mechanics are decent, providing a realistic simulation of garbage collection.
Players appreciate the ability to create custom maps and the engaging physics of trash handling.

The game is plagued by bugs and lacks necessary updates, making it feel unfinished.
Gameplay mechanics, such as object collision and controls, need significant improvement.
Many players find the game unplayable at times due to performance issues and glitches.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for lacking polish, particularly in object collision for vehicles, indicating a need for improvement. However, some mechanics, like the fork control for the front loader, draw positive comparisons to similar experiences in other games, such as Mudrunner.
- “Lacks a lot of work on gameplay; the developer needs to improve object collision for vehicles.”
- “The mechanics, especially the fork control for the front loader, remind me of handling logs in MudRunner.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to manage it effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.
- “There is no story.”
- “The game lacks any narrative depth.”
- “The storyline is completely absent.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the truck are generally well-received, with users noting that they are of good quality.
- “The overall graphics of the truck are impressive.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly optimized, providing a smooth experience, particularly when using a keyboard and mouse.
- “The game is well optimized and works incredibly well with a keyboard and mouse.”