# Garbage

> 2021 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q111525656](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111525656)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/garbage-q111525656

## Summary
Garbage is a 2021 indie simulation and strategy video game for single-player mode. Published by GrabTheGames and distributed digitally via Steam, it launched on June 4, 2021, for Microsoft Windows and macOS platforms. The game supports extensive localization in multiple languages including English with voice acting, and is tracked across numerous gaming databases.

## Key Facts
- Instance of: video game
- Publication date: 2021-06-04, referenced by Steam on 2022-04-07 with application ID 1253710
- Genre: simulation video game, referenced by Steam on 2025-06-10 with application ID 1253710
- Genre: strategy video game, referenced by Steam on 2025-06-10 with application ID 1253710
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, a family of computer operating systems developed by Microsoft with inception on 1985-11-20 and sitelink count of 176
- Platforms: macOS, an operating system for Apple computers with inception on 2001-03-24 and sitelink count of 106
- Game mode: single-player video game, referenced by Steam on 2022-04-07 with application ID 1253710
- Publisher: GrabTheGames, referenced by Steam with application ID 1253710
- Distributed by: Steam, referenced by Steam on 2022-04-07 with application ID 1253710
- Distribution format: digital distribution, referenced by Steam
- Has characteristic: indie game
- Website: https://www.garbagethegame.com/ in English, referenced by Steam with application ID 1253710
- Steam application ID: 1253710, qualified for Microsoft Windows and macOS
- Steamgriddb ID: 5258981, referenced on 2024-03-27 by Steam with application ID 1253710
- Mobygames game ID: 166106, referenced on 2023-07-09 by Steam with application ID 1253710
- Howlongtobeat ID: 94726
- Vglist video game ID: 43662
- Gamersglobal game ID: 180396
- Vgtimes ID: garbage, referenced on 2024-06-06 by Steam with application ID 1253710
- Vk play ID: garbage, referenced on 2024-04-14 by Steam with application ID 1253710
- Rawg game ID: garbage
- Lutris game ID: garbage
- Mod db game ID: garbage
- Gamespot game ID: garbage, referenced on 2025-04-22 by  with identifier garbage
- Gog dreamlist ID: garbage-2021, referenced on 2025-05-10 by  with identifier garbage-2021
- Indie db game ID: garbage
- Playground.ru ID: garbage, referenced on 2024-06-06 by Steam with application ID 1253710
- Isthereanydeal ID: garbage, referenced on 2024-06-14 by Steam with application ID 1253710
- Riot pixels game ID: garbage
- Speedrun.com game ID: garbage
- Gamerprofiles game ID: jXB2, referenced on 2024-05-17 by  with identifier jXB2
- Internet game database game ID: garbage, qualified with : 133215
- Software engine: referenced by  on 2022-10-19 with identifier garbage
- Language of work or name: English, applies to user interface, voice acting, subtitle; referenced by Steam on 2022-04-07 with application ID 1253710
- Language of work or name: German, applies to user interface, subtitle; referenced by Steam on 2022-04-07 with application ID 1253710
- Language of work or name: Czech, applies to user interface, subtitle; referenced by Steam on 2022-04-07 with application ID 1253710
- Language of work or name: Japanese, applies to user interface, subtitle; referenced by Steam on 2022-04-07 with application ID 1253710
- Language of work or name: Korean, applies to user interface, subtitle; referenced by Steam on 2022-04-07 with application ID 1253710
- Language of work or name: Portuguese, applies to user interface, subtitle; referenced by Steam on 2022-04-07 with application ID 1253710
- Language of work or name: Simplified Chinese, applies to user interface, subtitle; referenced by Steam on 2022-04-07 with application ID 1253710
- Language of work or name: Turkish, applies to user interface, subtitle; referenced by Steam on 2022-04-07 with application ID 1253710
- Language of work or name: French, applies to user interface, subtitle; referenced by Steam on 2022-04-07 with application ID 1253710
- Language of work or name: Italian, applies to user interface, subtitle; referenced by Steam on 2022-04-07 with application ID 1253710
- Language of work or name: Spanish, applies to user interface, subtitle; referenced by Steam on 2022-04-07 with application ID 1253710
- Language of work or name: Russian, applies to user interface, subtitle; referenced by Steam on 2022-04-07 with application ID 1253710
- Language of work or name: Latin American Spanish, applies to user interface, subtitle; referenced by Steam on 2022-04-07 with application ID 1253710
- Language of work or name: Polish, applies to user interface, subtitle; referenced by Steam on 2022-04-07 with application ID 1253710
- Language of work or name: Brazilian Portuguese, applies to user interface, subtitle; referenced by Steam on 2022-04-07 with application ID 1253710
- Wikidata description: 2021 video game

## FAQs
What are the platforms and release details for Garbage?  
Garbage runs on Microsoft Windows, which began in 1985, and macOS, launched in 2001. It was published on 2021-06-04 via Steam for these platforms under application ID 1253710.

Who publishes Garbage and how is it distributed?  
GrabTheGames serves as the publisher. Distribution occurs digitally through Steam, confirmed by platform references.

What genres and modes define Garbage?  
It qualifies as both a simulation video game and strategy video game. Play occurs in single-player mode only.

Which languages does Garbage support, and for what elements?  
English covers user interface, voice acting, and subtitles. German, Czech, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Latin American Spanish, Polish, and Brazilian Portuguese support user interface and subtitles.

Where can Garbage be found in gaming databases?  
It appears with IDs like Mobygames 166106, Howlongtobeat 94726, Vglist 43662, Gamersglobal 180396, Steamgriddb 5258981, and slugs such as 'garbage' on RAWG, Lutris, Mod DB, VGtimes, VK Play, Gamespot, GOG Dreamlist, Indie DB, Playground.ru, Isthereanydeal, Riot Pixels, Speedrun.com; Gamerprofiles uses jXB2, and Internet Game Database has qualifier 133215.

What engine powers Garbage?  
The software engine links to Wikidata , referenced in 2022 with identifier 'garbage'.

## Why It Matters
Garbage stands out in the indie gaming landscape as a 2021 release blending simulation and strategy elements in a single-player format, making complex gameplay accessible without multiplayer demands. Its digital distribution exclusively via Steam ensures broad reach to PC gamers on both Microsoft Windows—rooted in decades of evolution since 1985—and macOS since 2001, while publisher GrabTheGames amplifies visibility for niche titles. Extensive language support across 15 variants, including full English voice acting and subtitles for others, democratizes entry for global audiences, tracked meticulously across databases like Mobygames, Howlongtobeat, and RAWG. This positions Garbage as a model for indie developers prioritizing localization and platform parity, fostering community engagement through identifiers on speedrun sites and grids, ultimately expanding strategy-simulation hybrids beyond English-speaking markets.

## Notable For
- Indie game characteristic, distinguishing it in Steam's ecosystem under app ID 1253710
- Dual genres of simulation and strategy, verified across Steam references
- Comprehensive localization with English voice acting plus 14 subtitle/UI languages
- Digital-only distribution model via Steam, streamlining access without physical media
- Presence in 20+ gaming databases, from Mobygames ID 166106 to Howlongtobeat 94726
- Official English website at garbagesgame.com for direct player outreach
- Single-player focus, ideal for solo strategy enthusiasts
- Cross-platform support for Windows and macOS from launch

## Body
### Release and Classification
Garbage released on 2021-06-04. Steam references confirm this on 2022-04-07 with application ID 1253710. It instances as a video game. Genres include simulation video game and strategy video game, both stated by Steam on 2025-06-10 via ID 1253710. Game mode limits to single-player video game, per Steam 2022-04-07 reference. It carries indie game characteristic.

### Publisher and Distribution
GrabTheGames publishes Garbage, sourced from Steam with ID 1253710. Steam handles distribution, noted on 2022-04-07 via ID 1253710. Format stays digital distribution, tied to Steam identifier .

### Platforms and Requirements
Garbage requires Microsoft Windows, Microsoft's OS family from 1985-11-20 with 176 sitelinks. It also runs on macOS, Apple's system from 2001-03-24 with 106 sitelinks. Steam app ID 1253710 qualifies for both, referenced 2022-04-07.

### Website and Online Presence
Official site sits at https://www.garbagethegame.com/, in English. Qualifier  marks English; Steam with ID 1253710 references it.

### Software Engine
Engine references . Steam states this on 2022-10-19 via : , : garbage.

### Languages
English applies to user interface, voice acting, subtitle; Steam 2022-04-07 ID 1253710. German covers user interface, subtitle; same reference. Czech: user interface, subtitle. Japanese: user interface, subtitle. Korean: user interface, subtitle. Portuguese: user interface, subtitle. Simplified Chinese: user interface, subtitle. Turkish: user interface, subtitle. French: user interface, subtitle. Italian: user interface, subtitle. Spanish: user interface, subtitle. Russian: user interface, subtitle. Latin American Spanish: user interface, subtitle. Polish: user interface, subtitle. Brazilian Portuguese: user interface, subtitle. All share Steam 2022-04-07 ID 1253710 reference.

### Database Identifiers
- Steamgriddb: 5258981, from 2024-03-27 Steam ID 1253710
- Mobygames: 166106, 2023-07-09 Steam ID 1253710
- Howlongtobeat: 94726
- Vglist: 43662
- Gamersglobal: 180396
- Vgtimes: garbage, 2024-06-06 Steam ID 1253710
- Vk play: garbage, 2024-04-14 Steam ID 1253710
- Rawg: garbage
- Lutris: garbage
- Mod db: garbage
- Gamespot: garbage, 2025-04-22 by   garbage
- Gog dreamlist: garbage-2021, 2025-05-10   garbage-2021
- Indie db: garbage
- Playground.ru: garbage, 2024-06-06 Steam ID 1253710
- Isthereanydeal: garbage, 2024-06-14 Steam ID 1253710
- Riot pixels: garbage
- Speedrun.com: garbage
- Gamerprofiles: jXB2, 2024-05-17   jXB2
- Internet game database: garbage,  133215

## References

1. Steam
2. Mod DB
3. GameSpot
4. Q124398839
5. GOG Dreamlist