Underplayed Gems

Curse Rounds (2025)

Curse Rounds cover
Developer
TENTACLES INTERACTIVE
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 44 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 33 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Curse Rounds feels like a frantic, high-stakes arcade shooter where each room stacks unpredictable penalties while you dodge bullets and blast enemies with flashy weapon shots.

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What players say

Players describe this as a short, cute roguelike where you pick curses to weaken yourself instead of buffs. Many compare the art style to a cuter Binding of Isaac, though some find the black-and-white visuals make enemies hard to see. Reviews say it takes about half an hour to finish with no meta progression, and opinions are split on whether the RNG-driven curses feel fair or frustrating.

Screenshots

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