StrategyFit check
Is Curse of the Deadwood worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Twin-stick action fans who want local co-op
- Players who enjoy combining ranged, melee, and magic attacks
- Adventure players who want combat alongside puzzles and exploration
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a mainly non-combat adventure may find the repeated enemy encounters central to the experience
- Players wanting a purely narrative game may find weapon upgrades, skill choices, and boss fights too prominent
- Players looking specifically for online multiplayer rather than local couch co-op
Our take on Curse of the Deadwood
The focus on twin-stick combat gives the game a varied arsenal and enemy-driven encounters, but leaves less room for a purely exploratory or story-led structure. Local co-op is available, while the described multiplayer format is limited to playing together on the same couch.
What is Curse of the Deadwood?
A twin-stick action adventure for solo play or local couch co-op.
Players control Lathe and Roguard as they fight wooden zombies across forests, mountains, and swamps. Combat combines ranged weapons with melee and magic attacks, while enemy types have different strengths and weaknesses. Weapon parts found throughout Knottington can upgrade the arsenal, and ranged weapons include skill trees with unlockable options. The game also includes puzzles, citizen rescues, boss encounters, and exploration areas containing weapon upgrades. Fully voiced cinematics follow Lathe and Roguard as they investigate an ancient spell, confront the returning threat, and attempt to protect the Woodlings’ home.
How Curse of the Deadwood plays
- 01Local co-op
- A second player can join locally while Lathe and Roguard fight together.
- 02Mixed combat arsenal
- Combat combines ranged weapons with melee strikes and magic attacks.
- 03Enemy variety
- Wooden enemies use different tactics, including charging, explosive, and long-range attacks.
- 04Weapon customization
- Parts found in the world can add abilities to weapons, while ranged equipment has unlockable skill-tree options.
- 05World exploration
- Forests, mountain ranges, and swamps contain puzzles, mysteries, rescued citizens, and weapon upgrades.
- 06Voiced story scenes
- Cinematics present the story of an ancient spell, a revived menace, and Lathe’s effort to save Knottington.
Games like Curse of the Deadwood
Strategy
StrategyZombie Slaughter VR
Saturn VRFor:Players who want a zombie-focused campaign rather than a non-combat experienceSkip if:Players seeking a strategy-heavy experience; the described play focuses on fighting zombies and moving through levels.
StrategyKnightOut
Fig Publishing Inc.For:Local multiplayer groups who want combat mixed with castle constructionSkip if:Players seeking a long, story-driven campaign rather than a short multi-level adventure
StrategyOne Of The Last
Deep Voodoo GamingFor:VR players who want cooperative zombie combat rather than a solo-focused experienceSkip if:Players seeking a large campaign with many locations may find four maps limited in overall scope.Picked by overlapping fit notes and genres, not an editorial comparison.
Curse of the Deadwood: platforms & release
Is Curse of the Deadwood worth it?
It is worth it if: twin-stick action fans who want local co-op. Skip it if: players seeking a mainly non-combat adventure may find the repeated enemy encounters central to the experience.
Where can I download Curse of the Deadwood?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Curse of the Deadwood's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Curse of the Deadwood on?
Windows only.
