Goblin Auto Club Manager (2024)

Developer: Seaside Baboon
Publisher: unthought games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 64 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Managing a junkyard workshop and watching goblins race with improvised cars feels like a low-stakes, strategic puzzle with a cheerful, lo-fi aesthetic.

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What players say

Players enjoy the nostalgic DOS-era feel and the satisfaction of tuning cars for each track, but they are split on the active race management: some find the boost and pit stop micro adds fun risk-reward, while others wish it were less hands-on. Many say the game is too short with only nine tracks and call for more content. A few find the progression grindy and the UI clunky.

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