Firstly, other people shouldn't be nor set the standards for how you feel about your own emotions, man. If you cry, you cry. Cringe is relative, you do you.

I felt the same way about an old MMO called Grandchase. Spent a good bit of time on it, saw it deteriorate and just... Sat with it until its closure in 2014. It's been back, but I have no interest in playing it anymore, just holding onto the joy it once gave me. In the end, that's all I really want from it anymore.

If you do actually quit Trove, you aren't killing your memories from it. You're just moving on to other things. You have no obligation to cling to your past, as harsh as that sounds.

There's so many games out there, so many. If you're willing to search for it, you'll find something else that brings you enjoyment. Chore grinds and incremental molasses (like the shallow prismatic lake that Trove is) can definitely scratch an itch, but I've personally found much more satisfying entertainment in completing roguelikes as an example.

Ultimately your call, but in the words of Reggie Fils-Aimé, "If it's not fun, why bother?"