Don’t Give Up: A Cynical Tale Free Download (v1.1.2)
Game Overview
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!
Installation Instructions
- 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 Don't Give Up: A Cynical Tale.” (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.
Download Links
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Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Don’t Give Up: A Cynical Tale (v1.1.2)?
After extracting Don’t Give Up: A Cynical Tale (v1.1.2), 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 140.13 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?
This game requires Version 9.0. 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.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 8, Windows 10
- Memory: 256 MB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 300 MB available space
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