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Cuphead

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.

Description credits

Description adapted from Wikipedia contributors, Cuphead · CC BY-SA 4.0. Text adapted for this entry.

REVIEW COVERAGE

Partially reviewed

Original notes based on the cited sources. This is a partial assessment; categories we haven’t assessed remain unknown.

Edition & review scope

Concise original summary of ESRB-reported content, not a full playthrough. Levels are Parents Forge interpretations. Unknown means not established; online interactions are outside this guide.

Original base game, not separately assessed DLC. ESRB-listed platforms: Windows PC, Xbox One. Other editions, added content, mods and later updates are not assessed.

Catalog ID 9716Edition: default

CONTENT BREAKDOWN

What’s in this entry?

Violence

Mild

Fast cartoon battles involve magical shooting, boss attacks and explosions.

Sexual content

Unknown · not fully assessed

Not established by this source-based guide.

Nudity

Unknown · not fully assessed

Not established by this source-based guide.

Language

Mild

The word hell appears.

Alcohol, drugs & smoking

Mild

Cartoon characters smoke, and some enemies resemble alcoholic drinks.

Frightening & intense themes

Mild

The characters owe a debt to the devil and fight large cartoon creatures.

Content notes describe the material, not a universal age recommendation. Different releases, editions and installments can contain different material.

Review sources

Guide updated 2026-11-11T05:48:21Z · Parents Forge source-based summary

ESRB: Cuphead · Source (accessed 2026-11-11)
Factual source: Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). Original concise advisories by Parents Forge; no endorsement claimed.