Cursed Companions is an action game developed and published by Crimson Forge Studios. It is a horror-themed adventure, where players are cursed with a forbidden word. If spoken, the player takes damage. This game uses your microphone to detect these words, so you’d better be careful with what you say.

Cursed Companions is available on PC and best experienced with friends. You can dive into co-op mode to explore dungeons together, face menacing creatures, and collect outfits and skins to show off your unique fashion style. It’s a game that’s action-oriented, yet has a comical and mischievous tone to it.

Mind your language

Cursed Companions is one of those games with an innovative idea that creates a fun and thrilling experience. It monitors what you say on your microphone, as you are not allowed to speak certain words, or else you’ll face deadly consequences, such as taking damage or wiping out your team. However, it’s not all negative outcomes; if you speak the right words, you can heal your friends or disarm traps.

The concept of the game is basically a dungeon crawler, and you can explore randomly generated dungeons with a group and face the horrors that dwell within. There are over 20 different monsters to encounter or “befriend.” Each monster can be dealt with by shouting out certain words, ranging from cheesy pop-culture references to bad pickup lines, and many more. 

If normal dungeons aren’t enough to wear you down, you can take on tougher ones in Challenge Mode. There’s even a mode that’s similar to Among Us called Traitor Mode, where you have to identify an impostor who is secretly sabotaging the mission. If you need a break from all these challenges, you can relax in your in-game home and cozy up the place with furniture.

Great with friends

Overall, Cursed Companions is a refreshing take on the co-op action genre that brings friends together for a session of chaotic fun. It’s a game that makes mistakes hilarious, rather than stressful, and something that’ll make good memories for you and your gaming group. While the voice-driven mechanics definitely need some refinements, it still delivers an enjoyable experience and stands out from popular multiplayer titles.