Goblin Sushi
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About Goblin Sushi
Goblin Sushi is a quirky indie sim-strategy game where you run a goblin-owned sushi restaurant in a subterranean cave. Developed by Old Cake Factory and published by Metaroot, it launched in February 2026 for PC, Mac, Linux, and mobile. The rogue-like element adds replayability as you upgrade ingredients, menu items, and kitchen layouts to satisfy goblin customers. With a focus on absurd humor and resource management, it’s a niche pick for fans of chaotic simulation games. The single-player experience blends planning and quick reflexes, as you juggle orders, ingredient scarcity, and goblin-specific dietary quirks like “glow-in-the-dark seaweed.”
Gameplay
Each session starts with a basic cave kitchen. You arrange counters, hire goblins, and manage orders by dragging ingredients to prep stations. The core loop involves balancing speed, quality, and cash flow to unlock better recipes and tools. Orders escalate in complexity, requiring precise timing to avoid goblin complaints. The rogue-like aspect kicks in when a failed shift resets progress, forcing you to adapt strategies for the next cave cycle. Controls are intuitive but demand multitasking, dragging sushi to customers while upgrading menus between rounds. The game’s humor shines in goblin behaviors, like one demanding “spicy magma shrimp” while another throws a tantrum over lukewarm rice. Sessions last 20, 40 minutes, with long-term goals focused on maximizing profit and menu prestige.
What Players Think
Goblin Sushi holds a 8.7/10 user rating and 78 Metacritic score, praised for its addictive progression and niche charm. Community stats show a 62% completion rate, with players averaging 14 hours to unlock all 120 achievements. Reviewers highlight the “chaotic fun” and “ridiculous goblin dialogue,” though some note repetitive early-game loops. The #52 Twitch ranking suggests a growing but niche audience. Fans appreciate the 17-hour median playtime for full completion, while critics argue the mobile port’s touch controls lag behind PC. Mood tags lean toward “funny” (78%) and “relaxing” (65%), with few complaints about difficulty. Price points at $29.99 make it a low-risk buy for simulation enthusiasts.
PlayPile's Take
Goblin Sushi is a solid pick for fans of management sims with a dash of absurdity. Its rogue-like resets add replay value, but the core loop feels familiar to games like Overcooked. At $29.99, it’s a minor investment for 14 hours of content, with achievements rewarding completionists. The mobile port softens its accessibility, though PC remains the top choice. While not impressive, its quirky humor and goblin-centric nonsense make it a standout in the sim genre. Best suited for players who enjoy tight resource management and don’t mind a little cave-dwelling chaos.
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