Cuphead isn’t just about stunning 1930s-style animation and brutally difficult boss fights—it’s also packed with hidden achievements that even some of the most dedicated players miss. Whether you’re a completionist hunting for 100% or a curious player looking to uncover Cuphead’s best-kept secrets, this guide is your one-stop destination.
In total, there are 9 secret achievements scattered throughout the game—7 in the base game and 2 in the Delicious Last Course (DLC). Some require clever exploration, others test your skills to the extreme, and a few will throw in surprises you’d never expect.
In this complete All Cuphead Secret Achievements guide, you’ll learn exactly how to unlock every secret Cuphead achievement, including puzzle-solving steps, combat tips, and exploration tricks. So whether you’re dodging bullets, solving ghostly graveyard riddles, or taking on bosses with cursed relics, we’ve got you covered.
All Cuphead Secret Achievements May 2025 – (DLC)
Hidden Challenges in the Base GameFind a Shortcut
Before you even fire your first bullet, you can unlock this secret achievement by discovering a hidden path on the map.
Just look around closely—there are secret walkways tucked between trees, behind buildings, or through tight spaces.
Achievement Unlocked: Find a Shortcut
Tip: Try exploring the area near the start of Inkwell Isle I.
Get All the Coins in the Game (Butter-and-Egg Man)
Scattered across the overworld are 10 hidden coins not found in standard levels.
Collecting all of them and spending them in Porkrind’s shop earns you this achievement.
Achievement Unlocked: Butter-and-Egg Man
Some coins are behind NPCs or hidden in odd corners—be thorough!
Beat the Dice King with More Than 3 Lives
This one’s a test of consistency.
To earn it, you must defeat King Dice while finishing the battle with at least 3 HP remaining.
Achievement Unlocked: Beat King Dice with More Than 3 Lives
Focus on selecting the easier mini-bosses on the board to reduce damage risk.
Bravo Zulu P-26
To complete this challenge, you need to defeat an aerial boss using only the mini-plane bullets (hold down the shrink button while flying).
These bullets are weaker, but it’s possible with practice.
Achievement Unlocked: Bravo Zulu P-26
Recommended Bosses: Hilda Berg (Inkwell Isle I) or one of the King Dice mini-bosses.
Pacific Mode (Pacifist Run)
Ready to play as a true pacifist?
To unlock this achievement, complete all Run & Gun levels without killing a single enemy. That means no shooting—only dodging, parrying, and platforming.
Each stage must be finished with a “P” Rank.
Achievement Unlocked: Pacifist
Tip: Parry pink objects to refill your super meter—just don’t harm enemies.
Defeat the Devil
At the very end of the game, The Devil will offer you a deal—join him and hand over your contracts.
Refuse his offer to trigger the final showdown. Defeat him, and you’ll earn this achievement.
Achievement Unlocked: Defeat the Devil
True hero’s ending.
A Deal with the Devil
Alternatively, if you accept The Devil’s deal when prompted, the game ends with a dark twist.
No boss fight. No glory. Just a chilling finale.
Achievement Unlocked: A Deal with the Devil
Your save remains safe—this won’t erase progress.
Delicious Last Course – DLC Secret Achievements
A Horrible Night to Have a Curse
This one’s a spooky puzzle mission. Here’s what you need to do:
Buy the Broken Relic from Porkrind’s shop (costs 1 coin).
A ghost will now appear at the graveyard on the map.
Talk to the three tournament NPCs near the podium to get clues.
Use their hints to tap tombstones in the correct order—always start from the middle one.
If done correctly, a hidden boss will appear. Beat it to unlock this achievement.
Achievement Unlocked: A Horrible Night to Have a Curse
Set your game to English—the NPCs’ clues are easier to interpret this way.
Paladin
After defeating the secret boss above, the Cursed Relic becomes a true weapon.
Now the challenge begins:
Equip the Cursed Relic (randomized weapons, no EX moves, 1 HP).
Defeat every boss in the DLC while using it.
If you can overcome these odds, the final secret is yours.
Achievement Unlocked: Paladin
A hardcore challenge, only for the most skilled players.
And there you have it—every hidden achievement in Cuphead, from eerie shortcuts to cursed relic battles.
These challenges go beyond standard gameplay, pushing your skill, strategy, and curiosity to the max.
Whether you’re a completionist or just love uncovering secrets, unlocking these is a badge of honor.
Good luck out there, Cuphead—stay strong and sip proud!