Cuphead is a Action game from Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc. with a 96% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player, co-op.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc.
- Release year
- 2017
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $13.99
- Review signal
- 96% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher Memory: 3 GB RAM Graphics: Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 4 GB available space
- Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OS X 10.11.x Processor: Intel Core i5 or higher Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or higher (requires Metal) Storage: 4 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Cuphead is worth a closer look if you want boss rush, solo-friendly, controller friendly, and hand-drawn.
Best for players who want hand-drawn, strong atmosphere, boss rush, and solo-friendly.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
hand-drawn
SettingThe look is closer to illustration than generic 3D assets.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
Steam review snapshots
If you love boss rushes you'll love this game.One of the most fun games I have ever played the art style, the music, the atmosphere, its all perfect I highly…Cuphead is an amazing game with beautiful hand-drawn animations, great music, and really fun boss fights.played it as couch coopWhy it fits
Good for players who want hand-drawn art, strong atmosphere, boss rush, and solo-friendly play. Cuphead stands out for its hand-drawn presentation, strong atmosphere, and standout boss fights. It is indexed for single-player and co-op, and it is worth a look if you want a weird action game.
Who might skip it
Skip it if you do not want boss rush-focused action or if the hand-drawn style and intense atmosphere are not your thing.