Cursed to Golf launches this summer, limited time demo now available for PC

Roguelike golf adventure game Cursed to Golf will launch for Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam this summer, publisher Thunderful Games and developer Chuhai Labs announced.

A free limited time demo of Cursed to Golf is available now for PC via Steam until March 27 at 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET. The demo will give players a feel of how the game’s “Golf-Like” loop works, as well as try outlandish trick shots and sample the retro-inspired soundtrack.

“With the heartening enthusiasm surrounding Cursed to Golf, we’re really excited to be moving towards release in summer 2022 and finally being able to let people play it,” said game director Liam Edwards in a press release. “Well, actually, we decided we’d let people play it now—hence this limited-time free demo on Steam! Enjoy the first biome of Golf Purgatory, there’s some tricky holes and you’ll even have the opportunity to play against the first boss. Have fun and good luck on getting past The Scotsman!”

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

Ascend Out of Golf Purgatory

Play as The Cursed Golfer, trapped in Golf Purgatory after a freak accident takes you out as you’re about to take the winning shot of an international tournament! Legend says that playing through the devious courses across Golf Purgatory will get you back to the land of the living and, more importantly, to the trophy you were about to win. Each course is governed by a ghostly Legendary Caddie, who will tutor you in the mystical ways of golf to aid you on your quest for redemption and revival.

Are You Up to Par?

Cursed to Golf offers a fresh take on the golfing and roguelike subgenres. Make your way through a hole within the PAR Count or your curse will take you back to the beginning of the course! To add to the challenge, these courses don’t just have bunkers and rough spots but are also chock full of mad obstacles like high powered fans, spikes, TNT boxes, teleporters and a whole load more. It’s all par for the course in this twisted take on the classic game!

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An Ace Up Your Sleeve

Being cursed to play golf forever in the eternity of Golf Purgatory has its benefits, too! Use Birdie-Eye to catch a view of the whole course and see what trials lie ahead. Par count running low? Luckily, gold and silver Shot Idols are peppered throughout the holes, smashing through them with a cinematic flourish will replenish your shots. Ace Cards will turn the odds back in your favor, channeling your otherworldly powers to manipulate the game in incredible ways. Scattershot, U-Turn, Rocketball, Mulligans are just some of over 20 cards you have up your sleeve to turn the tide back in your favor!

Every shot counts!

Key Features

• Explore the golf-themed world and characters of Golf Purgatory.
• Precise “Golf-Like” gameplay across a randomly-ordered course in four biomes.
• Navigate tough dungeon-like holes filled with wacky hazards.
• Golf in style using over 20 unique Ace Card power-ups.
• Challenge the world in online leaderboards.
• Over 80 holes and the Daily Challenge Mode will keep you swinging for eternity.

Watch a new trailer below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.