The Black Grimoire: Cursebreaker

October 5, 2025 - Reading time: ~1 minute - Category: game library project

I never really got into Runescape as a kid, I was an AdventureQuest and Maplestory guy. But I've been looking for a similar game for a long time - a single-player, offline game with lots of progression that's easy to start and stop, and I think this might be it.

Most of the reviews, and the game's page itself, market this game as an alternative to Runescape. So far, that seems pretty true. Your character has a slew of skills that you progress by grinding, there are quests, a bunch of items, and a mouse-friendly UI. The graphics are also vaguely similar to RS, being low poly (though not bad). The music is also pretty good.

This game isn't one that I'm going to play to "beat", but I can definitely see myself keeping it installed for pick up and play sessions or during work downtime.It being single player takes away that feeling of FOMO I get from online games sometimes, so that's a plus for me. I'm surprised this one hasn't gotten more attention.

Verdict: Timewaster

Part of the Game Library Project

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My name's Mike, and this is the Lore Depository - my spot online where I can write out my thoughts on games, books, tech, movies, and anything else I find interesting. 

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