Curse of Pirates

Curse of Pirates is an energetic action roguelike that takes the familiar survivor-style formula out to sea and surrounds it with cursed waters, bizarre monsters, treasure hunting, and a crew of unusual companions. Developed by Funky Parrot and published by HeroCraft PC, it embraces an exaggerated pirate fantasy rather than attempting anything historically grounded. The result is a colorful adventure where becoming ridiculously powerful is just as important as surviving whatever horrors emerge from the ocean. Combat revolves around confronting increasingly large groups of enemies while developing a stronger build throughout each run. Early encounters can feel manageable, but the intensity gradually rises as more creatures appear and the screen becomes increasingly crowded with attacks. Positioning and movement remain important because simply accumulating powerful abilities does not guarantee survival. Strong combinations can eventually transform a relatively vulnerable captain into a devastating force capable of tearing through waves of enemies. The progression system provides much of the replay value. Skills and upgrades can be combined in different ways, encouraging experimenta…

Unpolished, unbalanced, froze after defeating the first boss.

If you're looking for a goofy, fun pirate adventure and don't mind a little jank along the way, give it a sail!

First boss fight crashes game. First boss goes off screen and you just have to alt-f4. First boss cheeses you with BS.

“In a world of straight lines, be the crooked path.” “A pirate’s heart beats for freedom, not fortune.”

An excellent roguelike for fans of pirate-themed games. Highly recommended for anyone who loves rum, adventure, and sailing the high seas!