This is the best indie game ever made and probably one of the greatest games of all time. The amount of fun I had playing this game is unmatched. No other game has managed to entertain me the way Cuphead did. The cartoon art style is the cherry on top, and the gameplay loop is so addictive that you never get bored of it. I've beaten this game countless times on both Regular and Expert difficulty, and I've even completed it deathless, yet I still can't get enough of it. Every boss fight is so much fun , and mastering each boss is incredibly satisfying. I still come back to it from time to time, and that's actually why I uninstalled it. If I keep Cuphead installed on my PC, I end up playing it instead of trying other games. That's how addictive and enjoyable it is for me. I only wish I could experience another game like Cuphead again in my lifetime. 10/10 a masterpiece that every gamer should play at least once.
Cuphead
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Developer / Publisher
Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc.
Release date
Sep 29, 2017
Genres
Action, Indie
Russian language
Text only, no voice-over
Price
$13.99
Steam recommendations
199,436
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Veterans
10+ hours at review95%
positive · 6,164 reviews
Newcomers
Under 2 hours at review71%
positive · 422 reviews
Most criticized
At launch
First 30 days after release on Steam (29 Sept 2017)96%
English reviews: 96% at launch → 95% now
· Reviews at launch: 7,070
Russian reviews: 95% at launch → 92% now
· Reviews at launch: 646
How opinion changes with playtime
Share of positive reviews by hours played at the time of the review. Click a column to read those reviews.| Played | Positive | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2h | 71% | 422 |
| 2–5h | 93% | 1,559 |
| 5–10h | 92% | 1,855 |
| 10–50h | 95% | 4,936 |
| 50h+ | 97% | 1,228 |
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Based on the 10,000 most recent Steam reviews · updated 2 Oct 2026
- English reviews: 5,000, 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Oct 2026
- Russian reviews: 5,000, 10 Feb 2026 – 2 Oct 2026
- ▲ Recommended22 h at review23 h total5 Jun 2026
игра пропагандирует христианство и сатанизм одновременно. если вы атеист не советую запускать а то на вас подействует проклятие евреев и у вас вместо башки вырастет кружка из бабушкиного сервиза. 9 еврейских чашек из 10
136 found helpful · 99 found funnyReviews written: 7On Steam - ▲ Recommended690 h at review690 h total26 May 2026
Frustratingly challenging, but SUCH a fantastic game. Beating bosses actually feels rewarding and the game's style is so refreshing. Cuphead is PEAK and never gets old, I still play it after beating it years ago. Top tier.
120 found helpful · 6 found funnyReviews written: 1On Steam - ▲ Recommended20 h at review21 h total15 Jul 2026
why did cuphead deal with the devil when the name of the game is literally called "cuphead don't deal with the devil"?? is he stupid or something??
97 found helpful · 147 found funnyGames owned: 46 · Reviews written: 3On Steam - ▼ Not recommended1 h at review17 h total7 Jul 2026
Какой ebanuniy degenerat придумал добавить кооп без возможности играть онлайн. А через ремоут плей играть можно только если у одного из вас есть гейпад. Это просто pizdets.
75 found helpful · 3 found funnyGames owned: 375 · Reviews written: 35On Steam - ▲ Recommended57 h at review67 h total9 May 2026
Игра понравилась, из плюсов порванная дырка размером XXL, было приятно.
70 found helpful · 37 found funnyGames owned: 111 · Reviews written: 2On Steam - ▲ Recommended52 h at review55 h total10 Jun 2026
This is the best indie game ever made and probably one of the greatest games of all time. The amount of fun I had playing this game is unmatched. No other game has managed to entertain me the way Cuphead did. The cartoon art style is the cherry on top, and the gameplay loop is so addictive that you never get bored of it. I've beaten this game countless times on both Regular and Expert difficulty, and I've even completed it deathless, yet I still can't get enough of it. Every boss fight is so much fun , and mastering each boss is incredibly satisfying. I still come back to it from time to time, and that's actually why I uninstalled it. If I keep Cuphead installed on my PC, I end up playing it instead of trying other games. That's how addictive and enjoyable it is for me. I only wish I could experience another game like Cuphead again in my lifetime. 10/10 a masterpiece that every gamer should play at least once.
61 found helpful · 6 found funnyGraphicsGameplayGames owned: 90 · Reviews written: 91On Steam - ▲ Recommended12 h at review28 h total29 Apr 2026
Cuphead is one of those games that smiles at you… and then punches you directly in the soul. Let me be honest: this game is hard. Not “a bit challenging,” not “you’ll get used to it” — no. This is the kind of difficulty that makes you question your reflexes, your patience, and sometimes your entire existence . You go into a boss fight thinking, “Alright, I got this,” and two seconds later you’re staring at the restart screen like it personally insulted your family. The most frustrating part? Those accidental hits. You’ll be doing great, dodging everything like a pro, feeling like a gaming god… and then boom — you get hit by something tiny, something you didn’t even see, something that probably existed just to ruin your day. And suddenly you're MAD. Not just annoyed—full emotional damage. You sit there thinking, “There is NO way that hit me.” But it did. And now you’re starting the whole fight again. Amazing. But here’s the thing… this is where Cuphead does something special. The difficulty is painful, yes, but it’s also weirdly sweet. Every time you lose, you feel like you were this close. The game doesn’t feel unfair—it feels like it's daring you to improve. And when you finally beat a boss after 20, 30, or maybe 50 attempts… the satisfaction is unreal. It’s the kind of victory that makes you sit back and go, “Yeah… I earned that.” Now let’s talk about the design, because wow. The bosses are absolutely stunning. Every single one feels unique, creative, and full of personality. From their animations to their transformations, it’s like watching an old cartoon come to life—but one that actively tries to destroy you. The attention to detail is insane, and you can tell how much effort went into making each fight feel memorable. The world map is just as beautiful. It’s charming, colorful, and full of life. Walking around between levels feels like a break from the chaos, even though you know the next boss is waiting to humble you again. The whole aesthetic of the game is just on another level—it’s not just a game, it’s a piece of art that happens to hate you. And yet… you keep playing. That’s the magic of Cuphead. It frustrates you, it makes you angry, it pushes you to your limits—but it also keeps pulling you back in. Because deep down, you know you can do better. And when you finally succeed, it feels incredibly rewarding. In short, Cuphead is brutally difficult, occasionally rage-inducing, visually breathtaking, and strangely addictive. It will test your patience, your skill, and your sanity—but if you stick with it, it might just become one of the most satisfying experiences you’ve ever had.
55 found helpful · 7 found funnyGraphicsGames owned: 277 · Reviews written: 87On Steam - ▲ Recommended21 h at review25 h total21 Jun 2026
Слишком простая игра. Все боссы - это лишь подготовка к твоему походу к психиатру, ведь именно туда тебе нужно сходить после прохождения этой игры. Но не волнуйтесь, в псих больнице нет ничего страшного! У вас всегда будет палец, чтобы расстрелять всех рабочих на уровне. Правда, после этого, вас могут повязать в белый халат, но это уже мелочи! Главное, что вы свободны!
53 found helpful · 28 found funnyGames owned: 49 · Reviews written: 8On Steam - ▲ Recommended242 h at review242 h total14 Jun 2026
ЛУЧШАЯ ИГРА ДЛЯ СЕМЕЙНОГО ТИМБИЛДИНГА, КОТОРУЮ СБЛИЗИЛА НАС С ЖЕНОЙ Один из лучших инди-платформеров, в который мы играли. Визуальный стиль с покадровой анимацией и потрясающие акварельные фоны буквально оживляют старые мультфильмы на экране. Но за милой картинкой скрывается жестокий хардкор. Каждая битва с боссом — это уникальная тактическая задача на реакцию и запоминание фаз. Да, вы будете умирать сотни раз, но когда босс наконец побежден, вы испытываете невероятный совместный прилив адреналина. Многие пишут, что эта игра рушит дружбу, но у нас вышло наоборот. Совместное прохождение, крики «парируй меня!» и общие победы в тяжелых битвах только сблизили нас с женой. Игра сложная, но абсолютно честная к игрокам. Проходить строго в кооперативе на геймпадах! Атмосфера в кооперативе: 10/10 Игровой процесс и механики: 9/10 Сложность и вызов: 9 / 10 Эмоции от побед: 10 / 10
50 found helpful · 8 found funnyPerformanceGraphicsGameplayReviews written: 8On Steam - ▲ Recommended10 h at review19 h total8 May 2026
WARNING! The game looks cute, but it's not actually cute at all! It has a great soundtrack and amazing graphics. The developers even drew all the frames by hand! That's freaking amazing! Just remember my words: you won't find this game cute after playing it!
48 found helpful · 14 found funnyGraphicsReviews written: 24On Steam - ▲ Recommended33 h at review40 h total7 Jul 2026
One of the games I kept putting off because I thought it'd be too hard. Finally gave it a shot... and I instantly regretted not playing this masterpiece sooner. The DLC? Already buying it without a second thought. Soundtrack — 10/10 Bosses — 10/10 World Design — 10/10 Boss Design — 10/10 Overall — 10/10
47 found helpful · 3 found funnyReviews written: 8On Steam - ▲ Recommended40 h at review40 h total30 Mar 2026
Пройти Cuphead словно разбить кирпич голой рукой. Даже Росомаха так не страдал, когда ему вливали Адамантий. Да быть сожранным крысами и посаженным на горящий кол и то легче, в отличие испытаний, предложенных игрокам Капхеда. Страшная игра, которую я осилил и постиг во всех гранях. Она научила меня действительно ценить то, что имею. После неё я был рад вернуться к родственникам, будто пройдя через адскую войну. Находясь в её плену, я скучал по прежним временам, по своей девушке, родителям, сыну (хоть даже у меня и нет сына). Я лил скупые мужские, но, готов признаться, за эти пол сотни часов в Капхедине я по-настоящему повзрослел. Игра дала мне веру в невозможное... Я наконец-таки попал в психушку.
43 found helpful · 35 found funnyGames owned: 702 · Reviews written: 38On Steam - ▲ Recommended18 h at review18 h total25 Apr 2026
Игра приятная и лёгкая, такое ощущение, будто вам 99 лет, и на ваш 100-й и последний день рождения испекли торт. Коржи состоят из Doom, начинка — из Cuphead, крем — из Half-Life, а украшения — из многочисленных отсылок на произведения, фильмы и игры времён вашего детства и молодости. Вкушая каждый кусок, вы ощущаете вкус прожитого вами года, на лице появляется приятная улыбка, а на душе становится теплее.
40 found helpful · 17 found funnyGames owned: 1,111 · Reviews written: 4On Steam - ▲ Recommended32 h at review178 h total16 Jul 2026
to preface my review, i would say i am a "cosy gamer" - i love to play sandbox games, the sims, visual novels and some old-school platformers. my boyfriend has been wanting me to play cuphead for the longest time, and i've always been quite apprehensive to do so. he, on the contrary, thrives in brutal, difficult games like spelunky, don't starve together and of course, cuphead. while he loves a challenge, i use games to unwind! i eventually (hence the low game time on my account) completed a decent chunk of the game on his account, before getting a copy for my own. now that i have more or less hit the ceiling with cuphead, i wanted to give an honest review as someone who doesn't play these types of games! firstly, it must be acknowledged how much of a painstaking, meticulous project cuphead was for everybody involved from studio MDHR, particularly for the animators. what a labour of love to create a game that so closely mimics animation of the '30s! some of my favourite environments were the gorgeous, glittering, disney-esque evil kitchen of chef saltbaker from the delicious last course, the sly speakeasy of ribby & croaks and dr. kahl's robot, whose design reminded me of the iron giant. that said, every level had some level of beauty to appreciate and marvel over. nonetheless, i still really struggled through the first isle. i was yet to understand that the run & guns were typically more difficult, and the stress led me to make a lot of silly errors. after hobbling from isle 1 to 2, the second boss i chose, unbeknownst to me, was grim matchstick. despite his reputation in the community, he was the boss that made things *click*. fortunately (and unfortunately), i also earnt my first A rank on grim matchstick. from that point, my primary objective was not only survival, but to obtain high rankings! having a new mindset on the game let me breeze through cala maria & rumor honeybottoms, two bosses that previously frightened me! i genuinely think that for fellow people who don't play high-difficulty games, having the "click" moment will feel all the more rewarding. once the mechanics of the game begin to make sense, it becomes far less intimidating and more rewarding of an experience :) some tips i have for any new players that are starting out: - your hardest bosses won't necessarily be the ones the community speaks of. for me, it was djimmi the great & wally warbles who gave me hell! - you can always come back and earn higher ranks when you're a little more adept at the game. - don't feel guilty about using everything that the game gives you - especially DLC items. ms. chalice, the heart ring, auto parrying - whatever will give you a better baseline to enjoy the game and thrive! not everyone is going to be a cup or mug main, and that's ok! i'm personally not going to be. - TAKE BREAKS! sometimes the biggest thing your brain needs to complete a level is the refresher of time ♡ the only major con i have is that currently there aren't enough options re: accessibility in the game. the biggest barrier i encountered while playing the game was visual clarity! i can't imagine how difficult the game is for people with visual impairments of any kind. persistence and perseverance can be really rewarding, and that's something i learnt through cuphead ♡ if you're anything like me, i hope this review can appeal to you and encourage you to give cuphead a try!
37 found helpful · 2 found funnyGraphicsGameplayGames owned: 50 · Reviews written: 1On Steam - ▲ Recommended30 h at review30 h total23 Aug 2026
проведя даже пару минут в этой игре мне захотелось прострелить разрабу колени вырвать зубы и напоить уксусом и это лишь меньше из того что я могу предложить
35 found helpful · 20 found funnyGames owned: 185 · Reviews written: 14On Steam - ▲ Recommended50 h at review50 h total17 May 2026
В целом, игра оказалась довольно простой. Да, она может вызвать затруднения, но это только на этапе обучения, пока ты узнаёшь атаки боссов. Есть простой режим, чтобы насладиться могли вообще все, но я прошёл каждый уровень на А+ и ушло на это не так много времени, хотя я думал, что вовсе не смогу пройти игру. Картинка приятная, хотя я не фанат диснеевской пожилой анимации. Музыка тоже задаёт тон и, что самое интересное, помогает проходить уровни, как в какой-нибудь ритм-игре (сильно сказано, но когда я попробовал поиграть с рандомной музыкой на фоне, уровни давались мне намного труднее). Играть в игру для сюжета точно не стоит: он тут нужен просто как подводка к дракам и имеет лишь вступление и заключение без каких-либо откровений. Хотя в DLC сделали чуть интереснее, но в целом сюжет тут неинтересен. Ещё хочу похвалить и поругать задники. Они очень стильные и красивые, но иногда происходит дикое мельтешение, и теряешься на арене, особенно это заметно в DLC, хотя там задники и боссы (как по мне) стали ещё сочнее в плане анимации, деталей и красочности. Иногда имеются, некоторые детали, скажем так, перед экраном, и они закрывают обзор, из-за чего не видно снарядов, которые запускает босс, что дико бесило. Больше всего это заметно в DLC. И про DLC. Добавили нового играбельного персонажа и небольшое количество боссов, и лучше проходить их тем персонажем, которого придумали для этого DLC. Очень необычный опыт! Да, поначалу дико неудобно, ведь управление совсем не как у Чашкоголовых, но вы привыкните, это факт, просто нужно время и терпение. Опять же, видно, что над DLC сильно постарались: хоть новых боссов и немного, но они стали намного интереснее, красивее и местами сложнее, чем в оригинальной кампании, и да, иногда сложность вызвана тем самым мельтешением на экране - всякой дребедени в вас будет лететь тоннами. Одна арена, построенная на парированиях, чего стоит - это было куда интереснее, чем защищать урну в оригинале. В общем, игра хороша для любителей пощекотать нервы: тут вы всегда будете ходить по острию ножа, но в разумных пределах. А! Можно играть вдвоём - будете часто путать себя на экране и дольше бить боссов, но местами это очень весело. S ранг не потянул, так как боссы становятся немного агрессивнее, и вот там уже происходит отвал зада и уничтожение геймпада. Мне хватило А+ за глаза.
35 found helpful · 5 found funnyPerformanceGameplayStoryGames owned: 823 · Reviews written: 35On Steam - ▲ Recommended18 h at review31 h total8 May 2026
Пока я сидел на фарфоровом унитазе я вспомнил мельчайшую деталь каждого из боссов находящихся в этой чёртовой игре, сразу меня нахлынули воспоминания и я начал убегать с туалета навалив за собой кучу, моей собаке это не понравилось и она укусила меня, заразив бешенством, так что могу сказать что игра ужасная.
33 found helpful · 20 found funnyGames owned: 21 · Reviews written: 2On Steam - ▲ Recommended36 h at review36 h total2 Sept 2026
I play in short 15 minute sessions to keep the game fun. The bosses are hard to defeat. Art and sound are excellent!
31 found helpful · 1 found funnyGames owned: 172 · Reviews written: 21On Steam - ▲ Recommended49 h at review49 h total16 Aug 2026
An artistic achievement for the ages It is often rare to find a game that can, without a shadow of doubt, be considered a masterpiece since the first moment you pick up the controller to play. I could spend all night talking about the level design, art, mechanics, soundtrack, gameplay and difficulty. However i feel that anything i say won't be able to do justice to what this game accomplishes. I can assure you that there won't be another game like Cuphead ever again, and that's plenty of a review for anyone still thinking about playing this.
29 found helpful · 1 found funnyPerformanceGameplayGames owned: 409 · Reviews written: 63On Steam - ▼ Not recommended56 h at review95 h total6 Jul 2026
Stop looking at negative reviews and just buy the game
28 found helpful · 16 found funnyGames owned: 55 · Reviews written: 12On Steam