The twinstick shooting option is still pretty clunky and not as easy to use as I’d like it to be, but from the various characters and playstyles to choose from, online leaderboards to keep you coming back, and a fun risk/reward element with the Curse bullets, Recurse is still a pretty enjoyable time.
Mamorukun ReCurse!2025
Mamorukun ReCurse!
2025 Clear River Games83Great
Playtime
BriefTypically 2 hours
Playable on
- Steam DeckPlayable
- Steam MachinePlayable
Available on
- $24.99
- $24.99
- $24.99
- $24.99
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Details
- Launch
- September 24, 2025
- Developer
- City Connection
- Publisher
- Clear River Games
Overview
Descend into The Netherworld in this explosive cute ‘em up, where Curse Bullets let you adjust the challenge as you go! Embark on an adventure filled with breathtaking environments, bizarre creatures and bullets, to save the Netherworld and seal the gate to the World of Darkness.
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Reception
Press91
Players96
ExcellentMasterpiece- OpenCritic91from 11 reviews
A bullet hell classic revamped for a new generation
Mamorukun ReCurse! is a shoot 'em up that does things differently - if you love anime and all things adorable, you’ll feel right at home.
I had a great time with Mamorukun ReCurse! It introduces ideas I haven’t seen in other arcade shooters, particularly the lack of auto-scrolling and the addition of branching pathways. The boss fights are all uniquely designed, though some are definitely more fun than others, especially when certain attacks feel impossible to dodge, leading to a few...
Mamorukun ReCurse! is a solid shooter with plenty of charm appeal thanks to its Japanese heritage. Although it’s not the best example of the genre, it is very appealing to have the opportunity to play this cult arcade hit.