Underplayed Gems

Goblin Auto Club Manager (2024)

Goblin Auto Club Manager cover
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

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.

Screenshots

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