Garbage: Hobo Prophecy

Simulation· Strategy· Auto Battler· Base Building

Released Jan 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.

72% positive · 1,401 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Steam Free

Evaluation

Garbage: Hobo Prophecy is explicitly described in its store page as an "extended demo/prologue" for the full game "Garbage." It was always intended as a standalone teaser product, not a game receiving ongoing post-launch content of its own. The developer confirmed this in a February 2021 devlog, stating the demo was designed to gather feedback and balance data for the full game, which was their priority. The full game, simply titled "Garbage," launched on June 4, 2021 (a separate Steam product). All developer communications from early 2021 — including a March 2021 FAQ and a May 2021 pre-launch announcement — were focused on the full game's release, not on further expanding this demo. The demo received one feature patch (February 9, 2021) and the last developer communication directed at this product dates to May 28, 2021, when they announced the imminent launch of the full game. Since the full game shipped on June 4, 2021, there have been no further updates or announcements for Hobo Prophecy. This product served its purpose as a demo/prologue and was complete upon the full game's launch. No DLC, roadmap, or future content was ever announced for this demo specifically.

Evidence

The full game 'Garbage' launched on June 4, 2021 — the product this demo was a prologue for has shipped

news post · Jun 4, 2021 source development ending

high

Developer confirms Hobo Prophecy is a demo intended to gather feedback for the full game; full game development is their stated priority

news post · Feb 9, 2021 source development ending

high

Media

Details

Developer

Homebased

Publisher

GrabTheGames

Achievements

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Platform

Windows, macOS

Controller

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Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

Simulation Strategy Auto Battler Base Building Management Survival 3D Fighter Colony Sim 3D Cartoony Dark Comedy Funny Dark Humor Satire Boxing

About this game

Garbage: Hobo Prophecy is an extended demo/prologue for the "Garbage" game. It has all the game features of the game but the story is limited to first boss fight.

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 challenge. 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.

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.