The game follows the titular Cuphead who is sent on a quest to repossess the souls of runaway debtors as payment for Cuphead's loss. Reminiscent of the '30s aesthetics and Jazz Age, the game is noted for its animation and soundtrack all in-game assets used hand-drawn animation.
See also: The Cuphead Show!, Jim Conroy, List of video games notable for speedrunning, Rubber hose animation, Bendy (franchise), and Dave Wasson.