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Trash Patrol - Academic Version

Local co-op action where raccoon burglars must clean their loot

Jan Mikusch, Kerstin Hofer, Hannah Flattinger, Jeannette Schwalm, Marcell Tóth, Tran Khiet Van Ho · Published by MediaCube Games · Released May 17, 2022

ActionCasualFree To PlayIndie

Reviews
Mixed
68% of 244
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
4 years ago
Jun 29, 2022
Minimum PC
GTX 960
2 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Trash Patrol - Academic Version?

This free cooperative action game puts two to four players in a house as raccoons trying to steal everything before time runs out. You collect, wash, and dry objects, then deposit them in a teleporting trashcan while avoiding the homeowner. Throwing teammates lets you reach items in high places.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy dividing tasks and coordinating distractions with teammates
  • +you like cute, colorful games for playing with family

Not for you if...

  • −you want to play alone rather than rely on teammates

What players say

68% of 244 reviews are positive

Players praise the cooperative antics during short sessions with friends. Recurring complaints concern limited content and unclear rules and controls.

Screenshots and trailer

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Trash Patrol - Academic Version system requirements

Minimum: GTX 960, 2 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 (64bit)
Processor
Quad Core 2.4Ghz
Graphics
NVidia GTX 960
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 (64bit)
Processor
Quad Core 2.8Ghz
Graphics
NVidia GTX 1060
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does Trash Patrol - Academic Version have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. There is no single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Trash Patrol - Academic Version run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Trash Patrol - Academic Version use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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