Cuphead for Nintendo Switch (NSW)
Cuphead for Nintendo Switch (NSW)
29-09-2017
Shooter, Platform, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Studio MDHR
29-09-2017
Shooter, Platform, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Studio MDHR
Studio MDHR
Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional cel animation (hand drawn & hand inked!), watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings. Play as Cuphead or Mugman (in single player or co-op) as you traverse strange worlds, acquire new weapons, learn powerful super moves, and discover hidden secrets. Cuphead is all action, all the time.
Cuphead is currently rated Playable on EmuRank, and Eden is the recommended first emulator overall.
EmuRank currently tracks 35 reports for this game across 3 emulators and 1 operating system, so the guidance below reflects a broad testing base rather than a single setup.
Compatibility Verdict
This verdict uses EmuRank's six-level compatibility scale. The compatibility levels guide explains what Perfect, Playable, Ingame, Intro, Loadable, and Nothing mean when you compare emulator results.
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90% of selected reports reach Playable or better across 10 reports in the current scoring window.
Playable means the strongest current emulator evidence suggests this is the game's best supported compatibility tier. High confidence means report count and consistency are both strong — the recommendation above is well-supported.
Compatibility and confidence are separate signals. EmuRank tracks the full report history for this game, but the public ranking gives priority to the strongest current scoring window for each emulator.
How EmuRank Scores This Game
EmuRank currently tracks 35 reports for Cuphead across 3 emulators and 1 operating system.
For ranking purposes, reports are ordered by relevance using votes, freshness, and source quality. This means the most trusted and recent reports carry more weight in the final recommendation.
Eden has 31 total tracked reports for Cuphead. The current recommendation gives priority to its highest-relevance 10-report scoring window instead of treating the entire raw history as equally important.
Why Eden Is Recommended
Eden is the current first recommendation because it combines the strongest compatibility evidence with the most convincing scoring window for this game. EmuRank tracks 31 total reports for this emulator on Cuphead. The current recommendation gives priority to the highest-relevance 10-report scoring window.
90% of selected reports reach Playable or better. Community results are consistent and point in the same direction.
Best Emulator by Operating System
OS-specific data is currently available for Android only. Coverage across other operating systems would improve per-OS guidance.
90% Playable or better · 10 report s
Eden delivers Playable on Android with high confidence across 10 reports (90% Playable or better).
Compare Emulators for This Game
Eden leads by a clear margin in the current evidence. The alternatives below may still be worth checking for your specific OS.
Credible alternatives include Kenji-NX. See the table and emulator snapshots below for detail.
| Emulator | Compatibility | Playable+ | Scoring window | Total reports | Confidence | Consensus | Notes |
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| Eden ★ Best | Playable | 90% | 10 | 31 | High | strong | Strong consensus |
| Kenji-NX | Playable | 100% | 3 | 3 | Medium | strong | — |
| Citron | Perfect | 100% | 1 | 1 | Low | strong | Thin evidence |
Emulator Snapshots
Eden is the current first recommendation. EmuRank tracks 31 reports for this emulator on this game, with 90% reaching Playable or better in the scoring window. Confidence: High. Strongest on Android.
Kenji-NX tracks 3 reports for this game, with 100% at Playable or better in the scoring window. Confidence: Medium.
Citron has limited data on this game (1 report, Low confidence). More reports would clarify its standing.
Testing Coverage and Data Sources
EmuRank currently tracks 35 reports for this game across 3 emulators and 1 operating system.
The report base is also detailed: 35 include configuration text, 35 include GPU data, 35 include device details, and 17 include notes. That makes the report history below useful not only for the verdict, but also for comparing real-world setups.
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ReportsCompatibility Reports and Setup History
Sign in to add a reportThe summaries above explain the current recommendation, but the raw reports below remain the best place to inspect exact emulator versions, operating systems, hardware notes, and edge cases. They also show where successful and unsuccessful setups differ, which is why EmuRank keeps the full report history visible on the page.
35 report s tracked for this game. Use the filters below to narrow by emulator, OS, or compatibility level.
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| Eden | 0.1.0 | Android | Ingame | 64.2 | 0 | Choco | ||
| Eden | 0.1.0 | Android | Ingame | 68.7 | +1 | Baribal | ||
| Eden | 0.1.0 | Android | Ingame | 64.2 | 0 | Funny Little Birb | ||
| Eden | 0.0.3 | Android | Playable | 62.3 | 0 | polygon1g | ||
| Eden | 0.0.2 | Android | Playable | 61.9 | 0 | ArmouredPoultry | ||
| Eden | 0.0.2 | Android | Perfect | 61.9 | 0 | Vanta Black | ||
| Eden | 0.0.4 | Android | Playable | 71.2 | +3 | Windows Vista | ||
| Eden | 0.0.2 | Android | Playable | 65.9 | +1 | MFsorc | ||
| Eden | 0.0.4 | Android | Perfect | 64.8 | +1 | Funny Little Birb | ||
| Eden | 0.0.2 | Android | Playable | 60.1 | 0 | Howlin' Corgi | ||
| Citron | 0.10.0 | Android | Perfect | 67.6 | +2 | ArmouredPoultry | ||
| Eden | 0.0.4 | Android | Perfect | 64.6 | +1 | SirFistsAlot | ||
| Eden | 0.0.2 | Android | Perfect | 59.9 | 0 | naaiz1 | ||
| Eden | 0.0.2 | Android | Playable | 63.8 | +1 | Daddy Ass | ||
| Eden | 0.0.2 | Android | Perfect | 63.8 | +1 | Lemonload |
Cuphead Emulator FAQ
- Is Cuphead playable on EmuRank right now?
- Cuphead currently shows Playable compatibility on EmuRank, based on 35 reports across Nintendo Switch. Compatibility describes the strongest current evidence, while confidence describes how stable that recommendation is.
- What is the best emulator for Cuphead?
- Eden is currently the recommended first emulator for Cuphead — 90% of selected reports reach Playable or better. Confidence is High. EmuRank tracks 31 total reports for this emulator on Cuphead. The current recommendation gives priority to the highest-relevance 10-report scoring window. Check the OS breakdown above for platform-specific guidance.
- Why does EmuRank recommend Eden for Cuphead?
- EmuRank ranks emulators by combining compatibility evidence with confidence derived from report count and consistency. Eden currently achieves the highest combined score for Cuphead. See the Why Eden Is Recommended section above for the full breakdown.
- How many reports does EmuRank track for Cuphead?
- EmuRank currently tracks 35 reports for Cuphead. These reports cover multiple emulators and operating systems. Each emulator recommendation is based on its own highest-relevance scoring window, not the raw full history alone.
- Does the best emulator for Cuphead change by operating system?
- Results can vary by OS. Current OS breakdown: Android: Playable via Eden. Check the Best Emulator by Operating System section above for the full per-OS picture.
- What should I do if my setup differs from the recommendation?
- Start with the emulator recommended for your specific OS in the section above. If your OS shows weaker evidence, check the raw reports below for recent setups that match your hardware. You can also submit a report to help expand the evidence base.
- How recent is the current compatibility data for Cuphead?
- EmuRank recalculates compatibility automatically whenever a new report is submitted or voted on. Check the compatibility calculated date near the top of the page for the last update time. The raw reports below show exact dates for each individual test.
Help keep this recommendation current
Even stable recommendations need fresh reports. New emulator versions, newer drivers, and confirmation setups help catch regressions, improvements, and version-specific changes before the ranking goes stale.