Cuphead: 'Don't Deal with the Devil'

Cuphead is a single-player and multiplayer run-and-gun action platformer game. The story begins on Inkwell Isle, where Cuphead and his brother Mugman lose a wager with the Devil at his casino. To save themselves from losing their souls, the two brothers agree to collect the soul contracts of other debtors scattered across the land. The player takes control of either Cuphead or Mugman and embarks on a dangerous journey through strange worlds filled with hostile creatures and powerful bosses. The objective is to defeat these opponents, recover their contracts, and ultimately face the Devil himself.

The presentation is designed to resemble a 1930s cartoon. Characters, backgrounds, and animations are hand-drawn with techniques inspired by early animation, accompanied by a jazz and big band soundtrack. The game world is divided into several themed islands that serve as hub areas. From these maps, the player chooses levels and boss encounters. While the premise is linear, the structure allows some freedom in which bosses or stages to challenge next. The narrative is conveyed through short scenes and stylized animation, with the focus placed on action rather than extended storytelling.