Underplayed Gems

CursedSword (2025)

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Developer
Jester Rat Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

It plays like a cheerful but tricky retro puzzle game where you carefully move one step at a time, laughing at the light absurdity while solving logical problems.

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What players say

Players praise the clever twist of incremental damage tied to limited movement in sokoban-style puzzles. They consistently say the difficulty climbs sharply but stays fair, with a rewarding sense of accomplishment after each tricky solution. The story and music are widely appreciated, and the optional shop is noted as a welcome convenience.

Screenshots

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