Cuphead Guides & Wiki

Cuphead is a classic run-and-gun action game heavily focused on epic boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era: traditional hand-drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings. Play as Cuphead or Mugman as you traverse strange worlds, acquire new weapons, learn powerful super moves, and discover hidden secrets while you try to pay your debt back to the devil!

Don’t let the charming art style fool you—this game is notoriously difficult. Use our Cuphead guides and walkthroughs to master every phase, parry every pink object, and defeat the Inkwell Isles’ toughest foes.

Quick Game Facts

  • Developer/Publisher: Studio MDHR
  • Genre: Run and Gun / Boss Rush
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch
  • Key Mechanic: Parrying—Slap pink objects to build your Super Meter and avoid damage.

Cuphead Main Story Guides

In Cuphead, you’ll explore the three islands of Inkwell Isle, each featuring a mix of platforming and boss fights. After completing these, you’ll enter Inkwell Hell to face off against the Devil himself. Completing the main story typically takes between 10-24 hours.

Follow the guides below to conquer the game’s islands, levels, and bosses:

  1. Gameplay Basics
  2. Inkwell Isle I
  3. Inkwell Isle II
  4. Inkwell Isle III
  5. Inkwell Hell
  6. Endings
  7. End Game

Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course DLC Guides

The Delicious Last Course DLC introduces a new island, bosses, a fresh story, and hidden secrets. Released five years after the main game, this DLC takes the challenge to new heights.

  1. How to Start the DLC
  2. Inkwell Isle IV
  3. DLC Ending
  4. New Levels
  5. Hidden Coins & Shortcuts
  6. New Items
  7. New Bosses
  8. Secret Boss
  9. The Howling Aces Secret Phase
  10. Divine Relic
  11. Golden Ms. Chalice Skin

Miscellaneous Guides

Cuphead has a wealth of secrets and extra content beyond the main story and DLC. Check out these additional guides for even more tips and tricks:

Cuphead is a game of patience and pattern recognition. Whether you are stuck on Dr. Kahl’s Robot or trying to master Ms. Chalice’s unique move set, we hope these Cuphead guides help you keep your cool.

Which boss gave you the most “Game Over” screens? Let us know in the comments below!