Game overview
DON'T GIVE UP: A Cynical Tale
A comedic RPG about the cynical and hilarious realities of social interaction, personal growth, and confronting your inner demons.
- Last tracked players
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- 85.4% positive 89 reviews · via SteamSpy
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About this game Read the full description
DON’T GIVE UP is a comedic RPG about a mentally ill game dev trying to find success in life who becomes wrapped up in the manifestations of his own inner demons. You'll delve into your subconscious in order to face darkness and an evil entity intent on unraveling your mind, all while fending off pizza bullies, social anxiety, and male pattern baldness!
Disclaimer: DON'T GIVE UP has themes of mental illness and is a LIGHT RPG adventure with no random encounters and minimal upgrades which will require more skill as the game progresses.
In DON’T GIVE UP: A Cynical Tale you can expect::
- An original cynical comedy about overcoming emotional destruction and self discovery
- 2 Story lines between 2 worlds
- FRESH real time combat system that constantly switches between player and enemy advantage
- A charming town FULL of stuff to explore like arcades, strip clubs, burger joints, and over hyped coffee chains
- Over 100 UNIQUE NPCS to interact with!
- 90's references!
Do you have what is takes to find the hero deep down inside?
THEN DON'T GIVE UP!

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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux
Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- OS *: Windows 8, Windows 10
- Memory: 256 MB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 300 MB available space
macOS
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Minimum:- OS: Mac OS X
- Graphics: Integrated
- Storage: 300 MB available space
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Minimum:- OS: If you can run other games on Steam, it's probably OK
- Graphics: Integrated
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- Tristan Barona
- Brazilian rating
- 16
- Steam Germany rating
- 16
- Content warning
- There are some adult themes in the game, including a self harm scene and drinking in the opening. The game visits some of these themes but does not explicitly show them or focus on theme for the majority of the experience.
- Achievements
- 16
- Controller support
- full
- Features
- Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Captions available, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English*
*languages with full audio support - Website
- Official website ↗
- Support
- [email protected]
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features
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Structured language support (1)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 53th percentile. Priced as Market at $9.99.
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