Harpy's Curse

Developer: Todd Furmanski

Publisher: AtariAge

Jan 5, 2023

Visual

8-Bit
pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
item gated
non linear
boss gated

Combat

action

Themes

fantasy

Summary

A fearsome harpy exiled to a deadly labyrinth, you must find and defeat four guardians before confronting the Great Sphinx to escape. Fly through corridors of rock, brick and bone that hide strange secrets. Explore and evade dire traps and denizens, while finding powers and treasure to prepare you for your final showdown.

Harpy's Curse is a homebrew Metroidvania developed by Todd Furmanski and published by Atari Age.

Last updated August 08, 2026

Where to play

Retro / Etc.
- Other

Resources

Links

IGDB
Website

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