Game Overview
Carl Bungus fights his way out of a deranged military experiment armed with the only body part the scientists fail to ruin: his backside. Captain Diarrhea and the Shartening is a deliberately juvenile, grotesque action game that turns bodily-horror absurdity into a score-chasing survival challenge. Its premise is unapologetically disgusting, placing a junk-food-loving couch slob against waves of soldiers after invasive enhancement procedures leave him with bizarre biological weapons. The tone lands somewhere between a trashy midnight comedy, an arcade shooter, and a cartoonishly violent revenge fantasy.
Combat revolves around surviving escalating enemy waves while firing, dodging, and unleashing a selection of fifteen foul-themed powers. Abilities serve offensive and defensive roles, so success comes from choosing upgrades that complement each other rather than simply grabbing every available attack. Time manipulation gives players a crucial tactical option when screens become crowded, allowing a well-timed slowdown or control effect to turn a losing run around. Between waves, Carl gains strength and selects new powers, creating a roguelite-style rhythm of short-term survival, build planning, and attempts to push farther than before.
The standout attraction is sheer commitment to its ridiculous theme: weapons include absurd mutations such as nipple-mounted cannons, and the whole presentation treats its bad taste as the joke. Global leaderboards give dedicated players a reason to refine routes, test ability combinations, and compete for stronger scores beyond a single successful run. Anyone looking for polished narrative action or subtle humor should look elsewhere, but fans of irreverent indie shooters, wave-based arcade games, and gross-out comedy may find its frantic upgrade loop surprisingly addictive. It feels best suited to players who enjoy the repeat-run pressure of score attack games and can appreciate a premise that never stops trying to be as shamelessly stupid as possible.
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Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to Captain Diarrhea and the Shartening.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
System Requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 6200
- Storage: 200 MB available space
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Captain Diarrhea and the Shartening (v0.91)?
After extracting Captain Diarrhea and the Shartening (v0.91), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 158.15 MB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.