Roguelike ARPG – Demo Now Live on Steam
Cursemark is the latest action-exploration roguelike from indie developer Casey Clyde (CLYDE Games), creator of Into the Necrovale. Mixing fast-paced ARPG combat, deep build crafting, and mysterious exploration, Cursemark draws inspiration from Blasphemous, Diablo, and Vampire Survivors. With a free demo now live on Steam and itch.io, players can step into its haunting world and test their mettle across procedurally enhanced runs filled with secrets, relics, and customizable power.
Story and Setting
In Cursemark, you journey into the Unknown Lands—a vast, ominous frontier at the edge of the world. Handcrafted environments merge with procedural elements to create eerie landscapes filled with secret passages, cursed relics, and otherworldly phenomena. Each run reveals fragments of a greater mystery, slowly unraveling the twisted lore of this forsaken realm. As a lone explorer, survival depends on your skill, strategy, and the secrets you uncover along the way.
Gameplay Features
- Dynamic Combat & Spellcrafting
Fast, action-oriented battles challenge you to craft and customize spells mid-run. Combine artifacts, runes, and talismans to build devastating combos and adapt on the fly. - Exploration & Progression
Traverse an interconnected dark fantasy world shaped by procedural variation. Discover relics and equipment that persist across runs, allowing unique playstyles and long-term progression. - Roguelike Depth
Experiment with buildcrafting as you gather runes to empower gear and abilities. Take on monstrous bosses and uncover hidden layers of the world through creative strategy and daring exploration. - Community & Feedback
Join the game’s Discord or Steam forums to share feedback, bug reports, or even contribute to design competitions. Community input will directly help shape Cursemark’s development.
Demo & Early Access Details
- Platforms: Steam (Demo available Early Access planned), itch.io (demo available)
- Demo: Free to play now, showcasing the core combat and exploration loop
- Early Access Launch: Planned with 2 of 7 major areas, setting the foundation for spells, runes, bosses, and systems
- Development Roadmap: Estimated 6 months to 2 years in Early Access, with regular updates adding new content and UX improvements
- Pricing: Early Access will be lower, with potential price increases at full launch
Why Play Cursemark Now?
If you’re craving a fresh blend of roguelike replayability and ARPG depth, Cursemark is a dark fantasy gem in the making. The free demo already delivers crunchy combat, build experimentation, and a world steeped in mystery—perfect for fans of Blasphemous, Diablo, or Hades. Wishlist it on Steam today, dive into the demo, and start carving your legend in the Unknown Lands.