São Paulo, August 8, 2025
Curse Rounds, a frantic 1-bit action roguelike developed by the Brazilian studio Tentacles Interactive and published by QUByte Interactive, is coming to PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Xbox.
In a monochromatic and bleak world, each round of Curse Rounds challenges the player to choose the lesser of two evils. Unlike most roguelikes, in Curse Rounds, the cards aren't about upgrades and improvements, but rather about choosing what will, theoretically, make your life less difficult during the game.
There are more than 60 “Cursed Cards” that range from increasing enemy speed to removing half of the player’s health before entering battle.
Highlights
Pixel art 1-bit in black and white
Gameplay bullet-hell: precise controls, 30 unique enemies and five epic bosses
Curse cards: choose your own burden in each room and test your limits
Endless replays: the combination of curse cards ensures that no attempt will be the same as another
Curse Rounds will be released on August 14th to PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Xbox. The game is now available on Steam.
QUByte Interactive
QUByte Interactive is Latin America’s leading independent game publisher for modern consoles. In addition to developing original games and partnering with international studios, it’s renowned for its expertise in porting and preserving classic retro titles.
The developer was born in 2024, in Campina Grande (PB, Brazil), driven by an old passion: roguelikes. An independent studio with big ideas, focused on the genre and bringing the feel of retro classics to today's players. Each game is made with love, lots of coffee, and the certainty that fun doesn't need super realistic graphics, just good ideas and a strong desire to play.
Curse Rounds is their first release and calling card: retro visuals, challenging gameplay, and that touch of unpredictability that makes each match unique. We create games for those who like to test their skills, laugh at their own mistakes, and come back for another round.