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The Trolley Solution

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79%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
79% User Score Based on 388 reviews

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The Trolley Solution is a single player casual action adventure game with a comedy theme. It was developed by byDanDans and was released on September 12, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The Trolley Solution is a compilation of point-and-click minigames based on the famous thought experiment originally proposed by Philippa Foot.

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79%Audience ScoreBased on 388 reviews
humor102 positive mentions
grinding19 negative mentions
  • Clever and hilarious parody of the trolley problem that offers a unique, absurdist twist on philosophy and ethics.
  • Varied and creative minigames with references to popular culture and varied gameplay styles that keep the experience fresh and entertaining.
  • Good humor and charm with a distinctive style, accessible gameplay, and short playtime that makes it a fun casual game or party/streaming experience.
  • Some minigames are tedious, long, or frustrating with clunky controls and lack checkpoints, causing repeated restarts and loss of player interest.
  • Replayability is limited and forced multiple playthroughs with different choices for achievements can feel like a chore; some choices lack meaningful impact.
  • The game’s humor and themes can feel inconsistent or edgy, and the philosophical depth is shallow, leaving those seeking serious moral dilemmas disappointed.

  • humor

    103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    99% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 1% negative mentions

    The game delivers a clever and often hilarious parody of the trolley problem, blending absurd, meta, and satirical humor throughout its variety of mini-games. While many players found it genuinely funny and creatively amusing, some noted that the humor can be hit-or-miss, with pacing issues and certain segments feeling tedious or less impactful. Overall, it provides an entertaining, quirky experience that is best enjoyed in moderation for maximum comedic effect.

    • “This game was a very clever and hilarious parody of the trolley problem.”
    • “The mini games are engaging, the humor is fantastic, and the amount of "how wow they put this in the game?" moments make The Trolley Solution a fantastic game and it is worth every penny.”
    • “The comedy is on point, it really had me laughing the whole way through.”
    • “Unfunny mini-game collection with a vague trolley theme.”

  • gameplay

    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    21% positive mentions, 71% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions

    The gameplay offers a wide variety of mini-games with creative, often humorous mechanics that keep the experience fresh and entertaining, though some sections suffer from frustrating controls and occasional unclear mechanics. It is simple and accessible but focuses more on satire and surprise than deep mechanical complexity, resulting in limited replayability once all levels are experienced. Overall, while not mechanically rich or deeply engaging on its own, the gameplay effectively supports the game's quirky themes and inventive design.

    • “The minigames are very well done in terms of gameplay.”
    • “Every problem is a new and fun experience, featuring clever twists and a broad range of gameplay mechanics.”
    • “The sheer variety of game mechanics and scenarios means you never quite know what's coming next.”
    • “Liked most of the increasingly absurd conundrums (except for the cringy leftist one), but most of the minigames are rather frustrating and annoying, partly because of the control mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay itself wasn't satisfying on its own, either.”
    • “I would've much, much rather these gameplay sections been cut extremely short compared to how they are now, and then if the player decided to replay them, they would then go into how they are currently.”

  • grinding

    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 5% neutral mentions, 95% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is often described as tedious and repetitive, with many minigames feeling clunky, slow, or overly time-consuming. While some sections and mini-games are enjoyable, frequent issues with controls and slow-paced gameplay make the grinding experience tiresome for many players. Despite these drawbacks, the overall short length helps prevent it from becoming overly boring.

    • “There are some minor concessions to make going through some of these sections less tedious than they could've been otherwise, but I found that I was stuck playing each one for far longer than I was entertained.”
    • “I thought it was just gonna be a bunch of fun minigames, instead a lot of them are tedious and repetitive, requiring you to do the same thing for sometimes 5+ minutes with almost no margin for error.”
    • “What comes after is a bunch of problems that are either tedious and time consuming or damn near impossible to beat because of the short time limits and/or poor controls.”

  • graphics

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    27% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a clean, minimalistic, and deliberately lo-fi art style that effectively complements the game's surreal and humorous tone. While some praise the detailed and creative aesthetic that captures the original trolley image well, others criticize the lack of anti-aliasing, resulting in jagged lines that detract from the visual appeal. Overall, the style is consistent and intentional, enhancing the game's unique atmosphere.

    • “The art style replicates the original trolley image very well, and it's satisfying to see it all in motion.”
    • “Wonderful art style with quite some attention to detail, lots of creativity and humor (dad joke level, but that fits quite well).”
    • “The simplicity of the visuals — blocky characters, clean flat designs, and minimalist environments — complements the surreal tone, allowing the absurdity of the situations to take center stage without overwhelming the player with sensory noise.”
    • “I like the idea of this game, and I appreciate what they were going for with the aesthetics, but the game is just awful to look at.”
    • “They decided to go for this very clean art style, with lots of straight lines, but then didn't put any anti-aliasing on it, so all the lines just look horribly jagged.”
    • “---{graphics}---”

  • replayability

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    Replayability in the game is generally weak, with limited motivation to replay after achieving all goals, making subsequent runs feel more like chores than fun. While varied gameplay and multiple endings provide some incentive for short, quick sessions, overall the replay value remains minimal and may not satisfy players seeking extensive replay or minigames.

    • “The game’s structure encourages quick play sessions, and most levels are short enough to complete in a few minutes, though multiple endings and side decisions encourage at least some replayability.”
    • “The various types of gameplay made it entertaining and kept it fresh for the few hours it lasts but there's not a ton of replayability.”
    • “Replayability was a bit meh though, especially when going for achievements, and while the DLC and pricing were okay overall, it definitely felt like it could’ve been handled a little better.”
    • “Replayability was a a bit meh, especially when going for achievements, and while the DLC and pricing were okay overall, it definitely felt like it could have been handled better.”
    • “There's no replayability after all achievements, so it's basically just $10 you don't get back.”
    • “The replay value is nonexistent, and by the time I hit my third run, I was basically controlling the trolley out of spite.”

  • story

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    17% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The story is unconventional and quirky, mixing ethical choices with bizarre visual novel elements, including an unusual love story involving a trolley. Players find it confusing and struggle to locate a coherent narrative or consistent comedic tone.

    • “The anime love story or grinding murder mini games are the best.”
    • “One moment you're making a quick ethical choice about track switching, the next you're guiding a lovesick schoolgirl through a visual novel storyline where she falls for the trolley itself.”
    • “Where is the story or comedy in that?”
    • “☐ story?”

  • music

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 40% negative mentions

    The music is quirky, upbeat, and enhances the game's absurd and humorous tone, with catchy tunes and playful sound effects that complement the chaotic scenarios effectively.

    • “I found myself clicking the trolley bell to the tune of various songs to get some entertainment out of my video game.”
    • “The music and sound effects are quirky and serve to accentuate the absurdity of the scenarios—upbeat tunes play while you ponder ludicrous life-and-death decisions, and exaggerated sound cues accompany every splat, crash, or gasp from the pixelated bystanders.”
    • “Also the music is great.”
    • “Simple free-use music.”
    • “The same can be said for the music.”

  • monetization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users appreciate the game's comedic writing but express frustration with its monetization, particularly due to frequent, unskippable ads that detract from the experience and make spending money feel regrettable.

    • “I was lured in by the advertising and now I regret wasting my money.”
    • “Loved the visual novel, hated the ads!”

  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game evokes strong emotional responses, challenging players intellectually while also delivering moments of sadness and emotional impact.

    • “Fun puzzle game that wrecked my brain and made me cry at least 5 times.”

  • optimization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's optimization is solid, with smooth performance and minimal technical issues across most systems. While leaderboards and performance stats are available, they take a backseat to the game's humor and creativity.

    • “From a technical perspective, the trolley solution runs smoothly, with little to no reported issues across most systems.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's sound design effectively establishes a versatile atmosphere, ranging from pensive and romantic to funny and epic, well-suited to the context of each moment.

    • “The sound design of the game is good, and creates an atmosphere that is either pensive, funny, epic, or even romantic, appropriate to the circumstances.”
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The Trolley Solution is a casual action adventure game with comedy theme. Common tags for The Trolley Solution include indie, trading, dark humor, quick-time events, minimalist and others.

The Trolley Solution is available on PC and Windows.

The Trolley Solution was released on September 12, 2025.

The Trolley Solution was developed by byDanDans.

The Trolley Solution has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Trolley Solution for its humor but disliked it for its grinding.

The Trolley Solution is a single player game.

Similar games include Dude, Stop, Moral Dilemma: The Interview, THE CORRIDOR, WHAT THE GOLF?, Trover Saves the Universe and others.