Trash Quest

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"Trash Quest" is a metroidvania-style game set on a space station overrun by a raccoon. With zero checkpoints, players must navigate through an interconnected maze, destroying robots and collecting power-ups. Progress saves automatically, allowing you to keep any unlocked abilities or shortcuts upon death, creating a challenging yet rewarding experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews

music7 positive mentions

Engaging gameplay with tight controls and fun platforming mechanics, making it enjoyable for both casual and hardcore players.
Charming aesthetics and a great soundtrack that enhance the overall experience, reminiscent of classic retro games.
Offers a good amount of replayability with optional challenges, speedrun features, and a post-game area that adds to the content.

The game is quite short, with a playtime of around an hour, leaving players wanting more content.
Some players found the lack of checkpoints and the single respawn point to be frustrating, especially during difficult segments.
Default control settings are poorly designed, with no option to rebind keys, which can hinder the gameplay experience.

music
11 mentions
64 % positive mentions
18 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, described as "banging" and integral to the overall experience, complementing the game's aesthetic and gameplay. Reviewers appreciate the nostalgic and simplistic retro style of the soundtrack, expressing a desire for it to be available on platforms like SoundCloud or Spotify. Overall, the combination of great music, visuals, and polished gameplay contributes to a highly recommended experience.
- “The simplistic retro style is pulled off very well, with a nostalgic art style and banging music.”
- “Great celeste-inspired minivania with excellent music and platforming.”
- “The music is an absolute banger, the monochromatic art style is really pretty in my opinion.”
- “I really hope the music gets put somewhere like SoundCloud or Spotify, or added as a paid product on Steam - because I would love to listen to it out of game, as small as it is.”
gameplay
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by solid controls, a fun and engaging loop, and innovative mechanics like the airstall, which enhance the platforming experience. Players appreciate the gradual introduction of mechanics and the increasing difficulty of enemies, making mastery satisfying. While the respawn system is standard, it does not detract from the overall enjoyment of the fast-paced combat and platforming elements.
- “Controls are pretty solid, the gameplay loop is fun, and the post-game area is a fun and addicting challenge.”
- “Metroidvanias often have the same set of unlockable upgrades, but the airstall mechanic in this game was something I hadn't seen before and it is used very well!”
- “The combat and platforming are quite fast-paced, making it very satisfying to breeze through rooms and enemies as you master the mechanics.”
- “The gimmick of always respawning at the same point upon death is nothing unique nor does it add anything to the gameplay, but it doesn't hurt the game much either.”
- “Mechanics are introduced gradually, usually through an obstacle and onscreen button prompt.”
- “The enemy difficulty gradually progresses throughout the game, but the more you get accustomed to the mechanics, the more you are able to keep up with it.”
story
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The story of "Trash Quest" is engaging, featuring a main narrative that culminates in a challenging sister ship level, reminiscent of b-sides in other games. While the quest has its shortcomings, it offers a fun and charming platforming experience, particularly as it progresses towards the end. Overall, it appeals to fans of indie metroidvania titles, despite its aesthetic not being a standout feature.
- “Although it has a few shortcomings, Trash Quest is still a fun, platforming-focused Metroidvania with a ton of charm.”
- “On the other hand, Trash Quest was really hitting its stride near the end, and I would have loved a few more hours.”
- “Trash Quest is another fun little indie darling that will probably fly under the radar.”
- “The aesthetic in Trash Quest is not one of its strengths.”
- “Not that trash of a quest overall.”
- “Trash Quest is a mini Metroidvania that focuses on challenging platforming sections and unique boss battles.”
graphics
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising the nostalgic retro style and polished visuals that complement the game's aesthetics and music, while others criticized the graphics as being poor and not a strong point of the game. Overall, the visuals are appreciated by many for their originality and design, despite some dissenting opinions.
- “Loved the visuals and soundtrack.”
- “The simplistic retro style is pulled off very well, with a nostalgic art style and banging music.”
- “Can definitely recommend giving it a shot, it's well-designed, nicely polished, and there's some great graphics and music to back that up.”
- “The graphics are extremely bad.”
- “The aesthetic in Trash Quest is not one of its strengths.”
replayability
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through features like New Game Plus, an enemy randomizer, and speedrun tools, appealing to both casual players and hardcore gamers. With a short completion time and challenging achievements, players are encouraged to replay the game multiple times to fully experience its content and challenges.
- “There is a decent amount of replayability too, with built-in New Game Plus, enemy randomizer, speedrun tools, and a game mode that has you collecting trash from enemies as you go.”
- “I've beaten the game 3 times now, trying to get all the achievements, and I can honestly say that due to the short nature of the game, the replayability is quite high, which is good since the final 3 achievements are extremely hard.”
- “There is a decent amount of replayability, with built-in New Game Plus, an enemy randomizer, speedrun tools, and a game mode that has you collecting items from enemies as you go.”
- “On the flip side, this game does have a lot of replay value, with several challenging achievements and huge potential for speedrunning.”