Cursed Broom

Name: Cursed Broom
Rating: 7 (21 reviews)

Developer / Publisher: Cursed Creations

Oct 31, 2024

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
discrete levels
Semi-Linear

Features

speedrun mode

Themes

fantasy

Sub-Genre

MV Lite / Adjacent

Summary

Fly with Maya through this charming 2D platformer! Find your way through the different parts of Maya's hometown, collect artifacts to gain different powers and experience a heartfelt tale of self-discovery and friendship.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB

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- Differences
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- Differences
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Positive

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- Differences
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