Trimps
A genre-defining idle adventure where a tribe of trimps harvest, craft, and battle their way across an infinite frontier.
Gameplay overview
Core loop
Trimps starts with a handful of curious creatures chopping wood outside a ruined portal. Assign them to gather food, science, and metal; forge weapons and armor; then march them into new zones filled with hostile critters. Maps provide repeatable loot runs, while the Portal lets you reset with powerful Helium-based perks. Over time you’ll unlock auto-fight scripting, unique challenges, and late-game research that completely reworks your economy.
Control guide
Inputs at a glance
| Action | Input |
|---|---|
| Assign jobs | Click or tap the plus/minus buttons next to each job card |
| Start combat / maps | Use the Fight panel; toggle Auto Fight for hands-free battles |
| Craft gear | Select the Equipment panel and craft items using gathered resources |
| Research upgrades | Spend science on upgrades in the Science panel; late game adds custom tabs |
| Portal reset | Open the Portal tab, allocate Helium, then confirm the reset |
The UI is keyboard-friendly—use `Shift` and `Ctrl` to assign larger job batches—and supports offline progression when left running in the background.
Strategy tips
Ways to improve
Keep a healthy worker balance: early runs favor lumberjacks and scientists; later zones require coordinated smiths and trainers. Unlock maps quickly so you can farm metal and equipment, then push deeper into the world for better loot. Challenges (like Metal or Balance) provide permanent bonuses—tackle them once your Helium gains slow down. Check the community subreddit for advanced scripts and automated strategies if you want to optimize endgame runs.
- Craft shield and dagger pairs early; the block chance drastically improves survival.
- Use the map recycle feature to reroll for high loot modifiers before big pushes.
- Invest Helium into coordinated perks (Carpentry, Looting, Coordinated) to smooth future resets.
Frequently asked questions
Need a quick answer?
Q: Does Trimps progress while I’m away?
A: Yes—combat pauses, but resource jobs run offline up to a cap. Leave the portal screen open to maximize gains.
Q: How often should I portal?
A: Portal when zone progress slows dramatically or when a challenge recommends it. More frequent portals yield steady Helium, but give yourself time to unlock new upgrades.
Q: Where can I discuss builds and updates?
A: Join the community at r/Trimps, and review new patch notes on the official update log.