Cursed Words

Cursed Words is a roguelike word game where you write words to score points, then adapt as words become numbers, chess pieces or the infinite void. Each run is shaped by your Character, Sticker upgrades, Stamp loadout and the consumable Tiles you bring into each fight. You build synergies with Stamps and Stickers, face bosses and try to raise your score through each stage.

Runs and encounters

A base-level run has five stages, each with two encounters and a boss. Beat Stage 5 to win. Bosses can sabotage your run, but you can also manipulate them to multiply your score. Secret items and challenges can change how the game is played, including rules such as using only consonants, only vowels or no letters at all.

Characters and upgrades

There are 11 characters with different playstyles, and 300 Stickers and Stamps to boost scores and create powerful combinations. Mastering each Character's Pin and playstyle is one part of the challenge; Challenge Crowns raise score targets and make shops more expensive, requiring you to bend the rules to succeed.

Challenges and quests

After completing a run, you can take on special Challenges and Crown difficulty tiers that change the rules. The game includes 26 unique challenges. Quests add specific rule modifiers to test your skills.