Curse of Baghdad
A top-down military shooter with a rich story about brotherhood when surviving an unknown curse. Face the odds and escape with your life from this unprecedented threat that lurks in the shadows of Baghdad, Iraq.
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The city of Baghdad has fallen under the grip of an ancient and mysterious curse.
When Canadian special operations officer Captain Ryan Jones finds himself trapped within the city alongside journalist Bridgette Baker and Iraqi Army officer Captain Ali Salim, the trio must fight their way through chaos, uncover the origins of the curse, and survive a nightmare that threatens to consume everything in its path.
What began as a routine mission quickly spirals into a desperate struggle for survival as ordinary civilians are transformed into monstrous husks stripped of their humanity. As the curse spreads across the city, Ryan, Ali, and Bridgette must confront both the horrors before them and the secrets buried deep beneath Baghdad's ancient past.
Tactical Top-Down Military Combat
Fight your way through a variety of dangerous environments using an arsenal of military weapons and equipment.
Battle through palm groves, abandoned facilities, horror underground basements, rooftops,
Ancient locations touched by the curse
Every encounter brings new challenges as you push deeper into the heart of the outbreak.
A Story-Driven Cinematic Experience
Experience a narrative-driven adventure told through fully voiced cinematic cutscenes. Follow Ryan, Ali, and Bridgette as they uncover the truth behind the curse while witnessing the human cost of conflict, loss, and survival. Featuring a cast of dedicated voice actors, Curse of Baghdad combines military action with a character-focused story that explores friendship, sacrifice, and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.
Face the Symbols of the Curse
Ancient forces have awakened.
Throughout your journey, you will confront powerful bosses inspired by Mesopotamian mythology. Each entity represents a different aspect of the curse that has taken hold of Baghdad.
Fight through unique arenas, survive deadly attack patterns, and overcome powerful enemies as you break the chains binding the city to its dark fate.
Built by a Family Team
Curse of Baghdad was created by a small team of three brothers working alongside family members, friends, volunteers, artists, voice actors, and supporters who believed in the project.
Every purchase directly supports our studio and helps us continue creating independent games driven by passion, storytelling, and creativity.
This project is deeply personal to us. It reflects our family's journey through immigration, hardship, and the real stories of survival that shaped our lives.
From Our Family To Yours
Thank you for taking the time to experience Curse of Baghdad.
We hope the characters, story, music, and world stay with you long after the credits roll.
See you in Baghdad.
