Trimps

About

An incremental game focused on resource management where players command creatures called Trimps, using them to gather different materials, engage in combat, and return with new loot and upgrades.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,031 reviews

gameplay24 positive mentions

graphics8 negative mentions

Trimps offers a deep and engaging gameplay experience with a well-balanced progression system that keeps players invested for hundreds of hours.
The game is free to play with no intrusive microtransactions, allowing players to enjoy the full experience without spending money.
Trimps has a humorous and quirky charm, with a supportive community and regular updates from the developer that add new content and features.

The early game can feel slow and tedious, requiring frequent check-ins and manual management before automation features are unlocked.
Some players find the UI clunky and not visually appealing, which may detract from the overall experience.
The game can become repetitive over time, with some players feeling that the progression slows down significantly after a certain point.

gameplay
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
70%
3%
The gameplay of "Trimps" is characterized by its deep mechanics and engaging progression system, offering a unique blend of strategy, resource management, and idle gameplay. Players appreciate the well-paced introduction of new features and challenges, which keeps the experience fresh and rewarding over time, despite some criticism regarding its graphical appeal. Overall, the game is lauded for its addictive nature and the complexity of its mechanics, making it a standout title in the incremental genre.
- “Trimps has an amazing amount of depth and unfolding mechanics that offer interesting choices and challenges as you progress.”
- “Overall, Trimps is a highly addictive and enjoyable game that offers hours of engaging and strategic gameplay.”
- “The game's mechanics are easy to understand, but it takes time to master them.”
- “Every action you take will be automated at some point, and every couple of months the focus completely shifts to new gameplay features.”
- “I've played tons of idle games, but the progression here is too slow and the reset mechanic didn't actually add anything new, just some tiny stat boosts.”
- “The main game mechanic can be said to be waiting.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
58%
31%
The graphics of "Trimps" are generally described as simple and minimalistic, often lacking in visual appeal compared to other games. While some players appreciate the charming and colorful character designs, many emphasize that the game prioritizes gameplay mechanics over aesthetics, making it suitable for those who value engaging mechanics over graphical fidelity. Overall, the consensus is that while the graphics may not impress, they do not detract from the enjoyable and addictive gameplay experience.
- “The game's graphics are simple yet charming, with colorful and expressive characters and environments.”
- “The game's graphics and sound design are also top-notch.”
- “The graphics are simple yet charming, and the sound effects and music are delightful.”
- “In comparison to other incremental games, Trimps stands out with its balanced progression system and engaging mechanics, though it lacks a bit in graphical appeal.”
- “Only downside I suppose - has no graphics.”
- “Just do not expect graphics.”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying its absurdity and clever writing, particularly in the context of breeding fighting shrimp and the quirky interactions with the game's characters. The storyline is described as both deep and funny, with humorous snippets and responses that enhance the overall experience. While the graphics may be simple, the engaging mechanics and comedic elements keep players entertained and invested for long periods.
- “Feeling like a cross between a math teacher and a fur trapper, Trimps left me drowning in numbers, but chuckling at the absurdity of breeding fighting shrimp.”
- “There's a deep, often humorous storyline that reveals itself in the minutest of fractions, and enough little features and secrets that pop up to keep you thinking 'ok, just a few more minutes..'”
- “At each 'zone' you pass you are even rewarded with humorous snippets of story, so what else could a clicker-nerd desire?”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
Reviews indicate that the game strikes a balance between engaging gameplay and grinding, with some players appreciating the optimization and progression aspects, while others find the early game tedious and the grinding can become overwhelming over time. Automation features help alleviate some of the tedium, but many players still feel that the grind intensifies as they progress, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience.
- “It's been updated for that entire time and requires just enough interaction so that it's engaging but not tedious.”
- “It's too grindy.”
- “The only thing against it is that it can become a bit tedious doing all these prestiges over and over.”
- “Early game progression curve hits a really tedious wall after about a dozen hours of on-and-off focused play, and the offline progress doesn't feel interesting.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
53%
18%
The game's story is characterized by its deep, humorous narrative that unfolds gradually, keeping players engaged with clever writing and unexpected twists. While it starts off sparse, it evolves with rich customization options and compelling progression mechanics, rewarding players with amusing snippets as they advance through different zones. However, the game's length is closely tied to the story's progression, leading to a sense of finality once the narrative concludes.
- “There's a deep, often humorous storyline that reveals itself in the minutest of fractions, and enough little features and secrets that pop up to keep you thinking 'ok, just a few more minutes..'”
- “The general premise is pretty simple, but it's always fun to push further to see how the story unfolds and which new mechanics change up the gameplay.”
- “At each 'zone' you pass, you are even rewarded with humorous snippets of story, so what else could a clicker-nerd desire?”
- “The only downside is that the game's length is tied directly to its story.”
- “Once the story ends, the zone ends and you hit another end-game feature.”
- “That has its own story upon the conclusion of which, the zone also ends.”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The monetization in the game is well-received, with players noting a balanced progression system that avoids intrusive microtransactions. While optional premium currency is available for purchase, it can also be earned through gameplay, ensuring that players can access all upgrades without spending money. Overall, the game is praised for its lack of aggressive monetization tactics, making it a refreshing experience compared to typical mobile games.
- “Well balanced progression that's methodical and gradual with no obtrusive microtransactions.”
- “Although microtransactions are available, the premium currency bought is also dropped in-game, and the developer's description is completely honest in that it is possible to buy all the upgrades without spending a dime and long before you run out of game to beat.”
- “An idler that has in-game purchases but is definitely not pay to win.”
- “Though, more basic, and (unnecessary) microtransactions.”
- “This is definitely not one of those EA-style games that aggressively pushes you to buy loads of gems/coins in a million microtransactions.”
- “Although microtransactions are available, the premium currency bought is also dropped in-game and the description by the developer is completely honest in that it is possible to buy all the bought upgrades without spending a dime and long before you run out of game to beat.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance, particularly compared to browser versions, and offers a deep mechanical experience that appeals to fans of optimization and idle gameplay. However, some players note that the extensive optimization features can be obscured by tedious gameplay, requiring significant time investment to fully appreciate.
- “Game runs smoothly as you'd expect.”
- “In short, the performance is a lot better than in browser.”
- “There is so much fun to be had with optimization, timing, blitzing, grinding, watching those numbers go up, waiting in suspense for the next stage of this evolving storyline, and did I mention watching your numbers go up?”
- “In short, the performance is a lot better than in the browser.”
- “This is a game for those minimalist idle game lovers out there, as well as those who love optimization and the NGU crowd.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's music is widely praised as one of the best original soundtracks, featuring catchy and upbeat tunes that complement its whimsical tone. Reviewers highlight the delightful sound effects and charming graphics, enhancing the overall experience.
- “One of the best original soundtracks.”
- “The graphics are simple yet charming, and the sound effects and music are delightful.”
- “The music is catchy and upbeat, and it fits the game's whimsical tone perfectly.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The game's stability is inconsistent, with some users experiencing smooth performance, while others report significant issues, such as freezing after a couple of hours of play.
- “Runs great.”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance without any crashes.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is, even during intense moments.”
- “The game broke after about 2 hours of playtime, and now whenever I boot it up, it freezes at the beginning of the tutorial.”
- “I experienced constant crashes that made it impossible to progress in the game.”
- “The game is incredibly unstable; I lost my progress multiple times due to random freezes.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight "Trimps" as having high replayability, making it one of the game's most enjoyable features.
- “One of the most enjoyable aspects of Trimps is its replayability.”