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As Cuphead or Mugman, run, shoot, parry, and learn boss patterns across strange worlds to repay a debt to the Devil.
Released 29 Sep 2017
Battle Cartoon Bosses
Survive Run-and-Gun Stages
Unlock New Weapons
Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.
Developed by Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc. · Published by Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc.
Play as Cuphead or Mugman as they travel through strange worlds in an effort to repay a debt to the Devil. The game can be played solo or with a second player in local co-op.
Fight through side-scrolling run-and-gun stages and face a series of boss battles. Bosses use distinct attacks and phases, so you must dodge, parry, and learn their patterns to make progress.
As you explore, find hidden secrets and acquire weapons and super moves. Bosses can be replayed for higher ranks, and an Expert difficulty offers a tougher challenge.
Players frequently praise the hand-drawn cartoon presentation, distinctive boss designs, and jazz soundtrack. Many describe the demanding fights as frustrating at times but satisfying to master, and some especially enjoy taking on the challenge in local co-op.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 42 |
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| Players | 1–2 |
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| Multiplayer | Cuphead supports single-player and local co-op. Local co-op is for 2 players, with players controlling Cuphead and Mugman. No official online co-op is stated; Steam Remote Play Together and shared/split screen features allow remote access to the local co-op mode. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No multiplayer mod support is mentioned in the provided information. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 3 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 88/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
