Curse of Pirates

Curse of Pirates

Released Sep 2026

Ahoy, matey! How about slicing up some sea beasts and sending a couple of rivals to feed the kraken? Curse of Pirates be a true action roguelike, inspired by Vampire Survivors and Hades! Set sail upon the high seas, gather ye brave crew, and stand firm against the relentless tides of foes!

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Evaluation

Curse of Pirates launched its full 1.0 release on September 7, 2026, graduating from Early Access just two days before today's assessment date. The game's development journey is well-documented: a demo launched on October 8, 2025, the game entered Early Access on April 23, 2026, received a major "Winds of Change" content update on May 25, 2026, and then shipped its substantial 1.0 release on September 7, 2026 — bringing five playable ships, a new crew member, five new map stages, three new bosses, new enemy types, and a reworked metaprogression system. The 1.0 launch post closes with "We'll continue improving Curse of Pirates. Thank you for fighting alongside us on the same deck!" — signaling ongoing engagement but not announcing any specific future content, expansions, or a named update roadmap. No DLC has been listed on the store. Given the game only launched two days ago, there simply isn't enough post-launch history to determine whether additional substantial content is planned.
Evidence
Curse of Pirates 1.0 launched on September 7, 2026, officially leaving Early Access. The update added a new crew member, two new ships, five consecutive maps, three new bosses, five new enemy types, and reworked metaprogression.
news post · Sep 7, 2026 source content shipped
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The 'Winds of Change' major content update shipped on May 25, 2026 during Early Access, adding a new crew member, ship, weather condition, and enemy type.
news post · May 25, 2026 source content shipped
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Details

Developer
Publisher
HeroCraft PC
Achievements
37
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

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, ruthless corsair scoundrels, undead fiends, nightmarish beasts, and even cursed gods of the deep! And watch out for those damned parrots — they're a real nuisance!

All hands on deck!

Become the captain of yer destiny! 

You be an ambitious captain of a rickety ship with grand dreams. Want to rule the pirate world and become the fiercest and richest Pirate King? Then prepare to traverse fire, water, and a storm of cannon fire!

Curse of Pirates be:

⚓ Endless waves of foes! Enemies will keep comin’ at ye, stronger and craftier with each attack. Use yer wits to navigate between islands and sea monsters!  

⚓ Hundreds of unique builds! Mix and match skills to change your combat style, boost yer weaponry, and even turn the tide of battle!  

⚓ Epic maritime campaigns! Fight, grow stronger, and sail through five dangerous maps filled with brutal enemies. Survive and face the final boss — the ultimate test of yer pirate skills!

⚓ The true pirate life! Enough languishing in port with a barrel of rum—hoist the sails and set forth for new adventures!

Hire a crew or ye might regret it!

Ye can’t survive alone on the sea! A gallery of unique characters awaits ye, each with their own stories, quirks, and deadly skills:  

☠ Ghostly captains who summon the dead!  

☠ Dark cultists dabbling with ancient powers!  

☠ Zar’Kul, a spawn of the abyss, bringing chaos and destruction!

Who will be yer loyal mate? A fiery-haired beauty with a big heart? A ghost captain with unfinished business? Or perhaps something much darker… Choose wisely and be ready for the consequences!

Where be the map? We need a map!

In the grand tradition of pirate tales, ye shall embark on dangerous adventures in search of ancient treasures, not all of which ye truly want to find. A map and the ability to alter the terrain will aid ye, allowing for the addition or removal of elements on the battlefield. True pirates don’t sail blindly! Seek out ancient treasure maps, but beware—not all that glitters is worth the haul. Change the land to shift the course of battle!  

🎶 Sing pirate shanties with yer crew, keeping spirits high before the storm!

Fifteen men on the dead man's chest—

...Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!

Drink and the devil had done for the rest—

...Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!

All hands on deck!  

Cast off the lines, hoist the sails! Full speed ahead to glory and riches! ☠🏴‍☠️

Last evaluated Sep 9, 2026
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