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Hexonine Games · Published by Hexonine games · Official site ↗
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
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.
Action, Indie · 2026 · More free games
About this game
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.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3-4130 or AMD FX-8350
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4GB) or AMD Radeon RX 570 (4GB) or higher
- Storage: 8 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or higher
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB or higher
- Storage: 16 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
STORE PAGE UPDATED!! CHECK IT OUT!!
We have made sure that you all get a glimpse of the game through some new GIFs and visuals in our store page - check it out and support your indie team.Read full article on Community Announcements (HexonineGames)AnnouncementsOfficial
🌴 New Palm Tree Level Gameplay Revealed!
🌴 New Palm Tree Level Gameplay Revealed!The battlefield is changing.We've completely reworked our Palm Tree level to create a denser, more tactical combat experience. The environment now features significantly more vegetation, environmental props, and cover, giving players countless opportunities to outmaneuver their enemies.Duck behind palm trees, weave through abandoned structures, and use the environment to your advantage as firefights unfold across a more immersive Iraqi landscape. Every corner can become an ambush, every piece of cover can save your life, and every path offers a new tactical approach.Whether you prefer moving aggressively or carefully picking your shots from cover, the new Palm Tree level is designed to reward smart positioning and strategic movement.🎥 Check out the latest gameplay video and let us know what you think!Don't forget to Wishlist Curse of Baghdad to follow our development and stay up to date with future reveals.Read full article on Community Announcements (HexonineGames)AnnouncementsOfficial
New gameplay trailer uploaded!!!!!
This is the face Ahmed was making while checking out the review of the game mechanics. We plan on giving you the game to check out as a demo/early build but we have so many things to fix and if you want to check out some more stuff, tune in to one of our streams.ːsteamhappyː Our newest video is included for you belowRead full article on Community Announcements (HexonineGames)AnnouncementsOfficial
Curse of Baghdad Page is up
It means a lot to us how much support we received from the community. We been working on this game for over a year now. Through a lot of pain and tears while we process our inner challengesRead full article on Community Announcements (HexonineGames)
