Cuphead

Cuphead is a run-and-gun action game focused primarily on boss battles. Its visual style is modeled after 1930s cartoons, using traditional hand-drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz…

87 29 September 2017 ESRB E10+ (Everyone 10+) from $19.99

Adventure Arcade Indie Platform Shooter Action Comedy Fantasy

Cuphead is an adventure developed by Studio MDHR, released 29 September 2017 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Mac. It currently starts at $19.99 at Steam. The main story takes about 17.6 hrs to finish.

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What Cuphead is

Cuphead is an adventure game developed by Studio MDHR and released in 2017. It is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unity. It carries an ESRB E10+ (Everyone 10+) age rating.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Cuphead is a 2017 run and gun game developed and published independently by Studio MDHR. The game follows its titular cup-head character and his brother Mugman, as they make a deal with the Devil to pay casino losses by repossessing the souls of runaway debtors. In the game, up to two players control Cuphead or Mugman to fight through several levels and boss fights; the game does not have a rigid narrative structure. As the game progresses, the protagonist acquires more power and abilities, eventually facing the Devil. Players, however, can only equip a limited number of these abilities at a given time.

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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action, comedy and fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player. There are 42 achievements to unlock.

How it was received

Cuphead holds a critic score of 87 out of 100. That places it above 88% of the 7,527 rated adventure games in our database, which average 72. Games released in 2017 averaged 71, so it scored 16 points above the year average. Player ratings track closely with critics at 86, across 943 votes.

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 17.6 hrs. At its current cheapest price of $19.99, that works out to about $1.14 per hour of the main story, or $0.95 per hour if you finish everything.

What you need to run it

The minimum specification calls for Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher, 3 GB RAM and Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher. At 3GB of RAM, it will run on essentially any working PC — that is below what a budget laptop ships with today. Install size is roughly 4GB.

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What it costs, and where

The cheapest verified price right now is $19.99 at Steam. Storefront pricing varies enormously by country: Russia is the cheapest region we track at ₽419.00 (about $5.06), while Germany pays €19.99 — 4.4 times more. In Pakistan it is priced at Rs 8 on Steam, which is about $8.19.

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What it launched against

Cuphead launched on 29 September 2017, within three weeks of South Park: The Fractured But Whole, Middle-earth: Shadow of War, Divinity: Original Sin 2 and Divinity: Original Sin II. It reviewed better than 2 of the 4. It arrived 4 years into the PlayStation 4's life, so it was built for hardware developers already knew well.

Released around the same time: South Park: The Fractured But Whole, Middle-earth: Shadow of War, Divinity: Original Sin 2, Divinity: Original Sin II.

Cheats and codes

We have not confirmed any working cheat codes for Cuphead yet. Rather than reprint a list we have not tested, this section stays empty until one is verified.

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Official trailer

Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel. See all 6 videos →

Screenshots

All media

Dlc

Cuphead

29 September 2019

Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course

30 June 2022

Quick answers

Cuphead — frequently asked questions

When did Cuphead come out?

Cuphead was released on 29 September 2017 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).

How much does Cuphead cost?

The cheapest current price for Cuphead is $19.99 at Steam. Prices on this page are checked daily.

How much is Cuphead in Pakistan?

On Steam Pakistan, Cuphead is priced at $8.19 (about $8.19).

What are the minimum PC requirements for Cuphead?

At minimum, Cuphead needs Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher, 3 GB RAM, Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher graphics, 4 GB available space of storage.

How long does it take to beat Cuphead?

The main story of Cuphead takes around 17.6 hrs, or 21 hrs for 100% completion.

Is Cuphead worth it?

That depends on what you want from it, so here are the numbers rather than an opinion: the cheapest price we track today is $19.99, and the main story takes about 17.6 hrs, which works out to $1.14 per hour of play. Our cost-per-hour tool compares that with other games.

How many GB is Cuphead?

The PC version needs about 4 GB of storage, going by the storage line in the system requirements ("4 GB available space"). Updates can add to that, and console versions have their own sizes, which are not listed here.

Does Cuphead have crossplay?

Steam's store listing for Cuphead does not list cross-platform multiplayer. That is Steam's listing, not a test: some games have crossplay without Steam showing it, so the publisher's own notes are the final word.

Does Cuphead have split screen?

Yes. Steam lists shared or split screen for the PC version of Cuphead (co-op). Steam also lists Remote Play Together, which lets friends join local multiplayer over the internet.

Can you play Cuphead solo?

Yes. Steam lists a single-player mode for Cuphead as well as multiplayer.

Does Cuphead have controller support?

Yes. Steam lists full controller support for Cuphead.

Can you play Cuphead on Mac?

Yes. Steam sells a macOS version of Cuphead.

Is Cuphead on Linux?

Steam does not list a native Linux version of Cuphead. Windows games can often run on Linux and Steam Deck through Proton, but that is a different question from native support.

What age rating is Cuphead?

PEGI 7 for Fear, Violence; ESRB E10+ (Everyone 10+) for Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Use of Alcohol And Tobacco; USK 12, as listed on Steam. The full PEGI entry is on pegi.info.

Can a 12-year-old play Cuphead?

The ratings are PEGI 7, ESRB E10+ (Everyone 10+), USK 12. Every board that rated it puts it at 12 or under. The reasons listed are: Fear, Violence. A rating is guidance on age; the decision is the parent's.

Does Cuphead have Denuvo?

Steam's store page lists no third-party DRM for Cuphead. That is what Steam shows, not a test of the game.

Does Cuphead need a third-party account?

Steam's store page lists no third-party account requirement for Cuphead.

Is Cuphead available in Germany?

In Germany it is rated USK 12.

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