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Cursemark

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2026

Should you play it?

Hack, slash, and cast your way through a haunted kingdom brimming with secrets where no two builds are ever the same. As a cursed mage-knight you will unlock devastating spells, equip ability transforming runes, and reforge your curse on the path to victory or death in this fantasy action roguelite.

What works
  • Deep and creative build system
  • Engaging combat and progression
  • Beautiful pixel art and atmosphere
  • Fixed map with rewarding exploration and secrets
  • Active and responsive developer
Things to keep in mind
  • Balance issues with some overpowered builds
  • Some bugs and quality of life issues
  • Limited content in early access
  • Controller support needs improvement
  • Combat can feel repetitive or overwhelming visually

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Monomyth

  • Cinderia

  • Touhou Blooming Soul

  • Lunavania

  • Beyond the Map

  • Underspace

  • VOIN

  • Heretical

  • Arboria

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Monomyth

  • Underspace

  • DAVY x JONES

If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Creativity

    Sands of Aura

  • Experimenting

    Runers

  • Fantasy

    Buriedbornes - Dungeon RPG

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Cursemark: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Creativity. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Status.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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    "Players can choose their own paths on maps, select skills, weapons, and artifacts freely, and customize builds extensively."

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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  • Creativity

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    "Extensive weapon crafting system with modular parts and rune customization allows creative build experimentation."

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    "Extensive build crafting with rune combinations and skill customization encourages creative experimentation."

  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as an immersive escape with beautiful environments and engaging fantasy combat."

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, no pressure or obligation noted."

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  • Experimenting

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  • Exploration

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  • Expression

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  • Fantasy

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  • Fellowship

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  • Growth

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  • Health

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  • Idle

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership
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  • Progression

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  • Relaxation

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  • Sensation

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  • Status

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  • Story

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  • Value

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  • Violence

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Last update: 11/07/2026