He has a cup in place of his head, whatever it means. All of them look somewhat strange, and our hero is no exception. So who is Cuphead? The backstory tells us he comes from an island inhabited by avid gamblers. Everything in the best traditions of the genre! Add stylish cartoon graphics, intentionally retro look and lots of gameplay possibilities – and you have an entertainment that will keep you busy for a long time! Why a cup instead of a head?. Cuphead is a series of platforming games where you have to control a fun-looking character running through levels, collecting bonuses and fighting enemies.