Cuphead is a hand-drawn 2D platformer in the style of American cartoons from the 1930s and 1940s. It was developed by a team of developers who had worked on several previous projects. The game was inspired by the style of cartoons from the same era and the difficulty level was based on the standards of those cartoons.

The gameplay is based on run and gun, with an emphasis on the latter. The player can collect items, which can be used for protection or for attack. There are also traps that the player can avoid by running and jumping over them.

The game has a very challenging boss battle. The player has to fight against various bosses and other creatures. Each boss has its own unique abilities and attacks.

The game has a very interesting storyline and a lot of different levels.