Garbage Pail Kids: Mad Mike and the Quest for Stale Gum Free Download
Game Overview
In the 80’s, the world was ruled by two things: the NES and Garbage Pail Kids cards. These lovable grossout monster children could be found in the lunchboxes of every latchkey kid, juvenile delinquent, rascal, and brat in your neighborhood. At the same time, the NES was taking over living rooms all across America. So, it only made perfect sense when these two dominant forces of 80s pop culture came together… right? Right????? Well, here’s the thing: that never happened. Until now. iam8bit Presents, alongside the developers/time-travelers at Retrotainment and our friends at Topps, are proud to present this Long-Lost, All-New Garbage Pail Kids NES Game: Garbage Pail Kids: Mad Mike and the Quest for Stale Gum.
- Four Playable Characters
- Six Exciting Levels
- Trading-Card System
- A Faithful Tribute To The Garbage Pail Kids
- Digital Edition Features + Bonus Content
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 Garbage Pail Kids: Mad Mike and the Quest for Stale Gum.” (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
Download Garbage Pail Kids: Mad Mike and the Quest for Stale Gum using the button below.
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Garbage Pail Kids: Mad Mike and the Quest for Stale Gum?
After extracting Garbage Pail Kids: Mad Mike and the Quest for Stale Gum, 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 1.43 GB — 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 11. 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
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10×64 (64-bit OS Required)
- Processor: 3GHz CPU
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1GB DirectX 11.0 compatible video card
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 11.0 compatible sound card
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