DON’T GIVE UP: A Cynical Tale is a Adventure, RPG game from Tristan Barona with a 88% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Tristan Barona
- Release year
- 2019
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $9.99
- Review signal
- 88% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 8, Windows 10
Memory: 256 MB RAM
Graphics: Integrated
DirectX: Version 9.0
Storage: 300 MB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mac OS X
Graphics: Integrated
Storage: 300 MB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: If you can run other games on Steam, it's probably OK
Graphics: Integrated
Storage: 300 MB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
DON'T GIVE UP: A Cynical Tale is worth a closer look if you want emotional story, exploration, chaotic fun, and boss rush.
Best for players who want emotional story, chaotic fun, strong atmosphere, and exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
chaotic-fun
ToneThe appeal is messy, funny, and unpredictable rather than polished calm.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
Steam review snapshots
A game with a lot of heart and a fun combat system that I wish had more exploration (Maybe this is explored…Don't Give Up explores a situation and set of feelings and frustrations that are all too common and even though it's obviously…And they are SO hilarious, especially with their responses to Smak Talk.Bosses that have only un-parry-able attacks are where this is the worst, especially because it's hard to tell when attacks can't be…Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure, rpg filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.