- April 23, 2026
- Funky Parrot
Curse of Pirates
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About Curse of Pirates
Curse of Pirates is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Funky Parrot and was released on April 23, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.
Ahoy, ye port rats! It be time to leave the land for the lily-livered and set sail into the cursed waters of Curse of Pirates — a swashbuckling action roguelike where honor, luck, and good ol' rum decide yer fate! Become a captain whose fame echoes across all seven seas! Explore the far corners of the ocean, hunt for ancient treasure maps, and slice through hordes of enemies: sea monsters, ruthles…
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Reviews
- Engaging pirate-themed roguelike gameplay with a fun blend of ship sailing, fighting sea monsters, and upgrading weapons and crew.
- Stylish pixel art, atmospheric soundtrack with sea shanties, and humor that enhance the overall pirate vibe and immersion.
- Addictive and chaotic action with varied builds, interesting bosses, and a solid meta-progression system that keeps runs fresh and rewarding.
- The game suffers from balance issues, lack of clear explanations for upgrades, and an overwhelming grind especially in early stages.
- Technical problems such as controller support issues, UI/UX shortcomings, unskippable repetitive animations, and poor quality-of-life features.
- Certain design choices like enemies moving through land, stun mechanics from grappling enemies, and incoherent skills that break immersion detract from gameplay experience.
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay is a straightforward yet engaging roguelike experience with unique sailing mechanics, diverse bosses, locations, and leveling options. However, issues with the UI, unclear upgrade systems, and less satisfying gameplay loops compared to similar titles are noted, though early access status suggests potential improvements. Overall, it offers a dynamic and fun gameplay experience that balances simplicity with variety.
“It’s a cool game, with interesting mechanics, lots of different bosses, locations, and leveling options.”
“Gameplay is straightforward but engaging — perfect when you want something fun without overthinking.”
“The UI has a lot of issues, much of the upgrade system isn't explained (potentially doesn't function), and the gameplay loop doesn't feel as satisfying as other similar roguelikes (Vampire Survivors, Megabonk, etc).”
“In terms of gameplay, it’s a classic clone of Vampire Survivors, only instead of running across a field, you sail across archipelagos.”
“Early access makes me believe that they will fix the balance and improve the gameplay.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Curse of Pirates is a casual role playing game. Common tags for Curse of Pirates include indie, score attack, roguelite, pirates, pixel graphics and others.
Curse of Pirates is available on PC and Windows.
Curse of Pirates was released on April 23, 2026.
Curse of Pirates was developed by Funky Parrot.
Curse of Pirates has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Curse of Pirates for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.
Curse of Pirates is a single player game.
Similar games include Forgotten Seas, The Caribbean Sail, Nantucket, Vampire Survivors, Seablip and others.