Purple Eye-Hole Monster Comedy Adventure

Trover Saves the Universe pairs you with the most reluctant hero in gaming—a purple eye-hole monster named Trover who openly despises both his job and his partnership with you. This comedy adventure from Squanch Games throws traditional heroic narratives out the window, replacing them with bizarre humor and morally questionable decision-making.

Controlling Movement While Trover Controls the Conversation

The game establishes a unique dynamic where you control Trover's movements but have zero influence over his constant commentary. He'll voice his opinions about every situation, often questioning your choices and the absurdity of the circumstances. This creates a platforming experience where your silent protagonist never actually shuts up, commenting on puzzles, combat encounters, and the general state of universe-saving.

Cosmic Travel Across Weird Alien Worlds

Your quest to stop the villain Glorkon takes you across multiple alien planets, each populated with bizarre characters sporting oversized personalities. The adventure spans diverse cosmic locations where strange creatures deliver equally strange dialogue. These worlds serve as backdrops for the game's mix of combat, puzzle-solving, and exploration, all filtered through the game's distinctly offbeat sense of humor.

Upgrade System for Both Hero and Player

Character progression works on two levels—upgrading Trover's abilities while also enhancing your own capabilities as the player character. These improvements help tackle increasingly challenging encounters with Glorkon's forces, though success often comes with unintended consequences. The upgrade system ties directly into the game's theme of good intentions going horribly wrong.

Display Flexibility Between TV Monitor and VR

PC players can switch seamlessly between traditional monitor display, TV output, and VR headset modes without restarting. This flexibility lets you experience the weirdness through your preferred display method, whether you want the immersion of virtual reality or the comfort of standard screen gaming. The game adapts its presentation to each display type while maintaining the same core experience.

Combat and Moral Choices Shape Your Journey

Fighting through the cosmos involves both direct combat encounters and decisions that blur ethical lines. The game presents choices where the "right" answer isn't always clear, and good intentions frequently backfire in spectacular fashion. These moral dilemmas complement the combat and platforming segments, creating a comedy adventure where saving the universe might not be worth the effort.