Garbage
Released Jun 2021
Experience the struggle which a homeless man goes through in a humorous manner. Primitive elements of contemporary life that we take for granted, such as staying warm, well-nourished, and hygienic, will become an issue.
65% positive · 1,217 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Garbage launched on June 4, 2021 after a development period that included multiple public devlogs. Following launch, the developer shipped a series of bug fix and balance patches (updates 1.0.2 through 1.0.7) in the weeks immediately after release, then delivered one named major update — Update 1.0.8 on July 23, 2021 — which added an extended tutorial, Steam trading cards, and the full game soundtrack (also released as a separate DLC on the same date). That update is the last developer communication on record. No further news posts, patches, or content announcements have appeared since July 23, 2021. The sole DLC (the Garbage Soundtrack) is fully released. The store description contains no mention of planned expansions, a season pass, or ongoing content. There are no unreleased DLC listings. The post-launch update activity was concentrated in the six weeks after release and tapered off with Update 1.0.8, consistent with a studio wrapping up launch support rather than committing to an ongoing content cycle. With no outstanding commitments and nearly five years of silence since the last update, the game appears to have launched and been supported through its initial post-launch window as a complete product.
Evidence
Update 1.0.8 shipped, adding an extended tutorial, Steam trading cards, and the full game soundtrack. This is the last developer communication on record.
Garbage Soundtrack DLC released — the only DLC for the game, and it is fully released with no unreleased items.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
GrabTheGames
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Garbage is a fighting simulator game with management and building elements. Experience the struggle which a homeless man goes through in a humorous yet non-offensive manner. Primitive elements of contemporary life that we take for granted, such as staying warm, well-nourished, and hygienic, will become an issue.
- Experience a chilling story through hand drawn comics that narrate the silliness of Garbage world. Don't experience any of the negative emotions while being sucked in by the Garbage.
- Garbage world features a grim city environment with Garbage visual effects and catchy music. Listen to unique sounding character voices that resemble no words but a weird hobo mumble.
- Garbage fights are automatic, all preparations are done before the fight. A unique system that explores the uncharted grounds of the simulation genre.
- Choose between hundreds of skills to build something of a masterpiece fighter. Combine techniques to build a team that works together.
- Game features an in depth construction system with many unique buildings and upgrades. Surviving with minimal garbage resources makes it a challange. Build wisely and prioritize the necessities.
- Take care of your bums as if they were a Tamagochi - feed, shower, train them and much more. Hobos are unique creatures that require no special care to survive: they don't cry, they don't ask for any fancy pleasures.
- The game is very similar to real life, it has a weather system. Day, night and even seasons. This amazing system can both positively and negatively influence the survival.
- Garbage world has an inventory system with hundreds of items. Items that you can equip, craft, consume and trade for garbage.
- Employ bums to work at your camp. Those tireless workers that work for no pay are crucial to your survival.
- The city contains 5 districts that you can occupy and explore. There are over 30 unique areas within those districts. Visit your favourite church in the Bible's belt and beat up local religious bums to claim their garbage.
- Kids are vicious bosses for the homeless. But who would be our next generation of homeless if not kids? Children are not the only bosses that control Garbage world, in fact they are the weaklings.
- Homeless people group into gangs and operate the streets in an organized mater. Join them, oppose them, build your empire.
- Participate in organized events: legal and illegal. Join arenas for competitive fights. Influence story based on the path you choose.
- Find commotion in alleys and hidden places of garbage world. Participate in unique randomly generated events with unknown outcomes. Conquer garbage streets to receive a steady flow of resources that are scarce to the point of violent encounters.
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Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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