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About Max: The Curse of Brotherhood
In its core Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is a physics-based puzzle/platformer and set in a 2.5D environment with a free and cinematic camera. The game has 7 chapters and 20 levels in total All levels are connected so the game feels like one long journey. Besides platforming, the gameplay twist is the magic marker which introduces a creative and open approach to how puzzles can be solved. Throughout the game the magic marker will gain different powers. The five powers are 1. Earth pillars. You can create pillars from the earth to reach higher grounds. 2. Tree branches - You can grow trees to use them as platforms, springboards, rafts and moveable objects. Branches also catch fire. 3. Vines which work like ropes. You can crawl and swing in vines, but vines can also be used to tie objects together. 4. Water streams can be shaped freely and will move objects as well as Max along their path. 5. You must destroy obstacles and defeat Mustacho’s minions. Each of the five powers are introduced in settings similar to the power themselves. The magic marker is triggered by pressing and holding RT and controlled by the right analog stick of the Xbox One controller and while controlling the magic marker Max cannot move at all.
Release Date
Dec 20, 2013
Developers
Press Play
Publishers
Microsoft Studios
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Is Max: The Curse of Brotherhood worth buying?

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94.57% positive
'Very Positive', 1,639 reviews
Critics (IGDB)
74/100
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What is Max: The Curse of Brotherhood about?

Max, the main protagonist of Max & the Magic Marker arrives home from school one day and finds his younger brother Felix playing in his room and smashing his beloved toys. Being annoyed by his little brother Max searches online on the search engine website “Giggle” for a way to get rid of Felix. He immediately stumbles upon a spell which promises to make his brother disappear. Reading the spell out loud opens up a mysterious portal from which a giant claw emerges and kidnaps his little brother Felix. Realizing the consequences of his actions, Max jumps without hesitation into the portal to rescue Felix and enters a magical and hostile world controlled by the evil lord Mustacho and his henchmen.

AdventurePuzzle-PlatformerPlatformerPuzzleActionSingleplayer2DController

Game modes: Single player

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Right now the lowest price for Max: The Curse of Brotherhood we're tracking is $1.61 at Kinguin — 46% below Steam's $2.99. We compare 3 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Max: The Curse of Brotherhood has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is $1.60 at Kinguin on June 8, 2026. The current best price is about 1% above that low.

Is Max: The Curse of Brotherhood worth buying?

95% of 1,639 Steam user reviews for Max: The Curse of Brotherhood are positive ("Very Positive").

When was Max: The Curse of Brotherhood released?

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood released on December 20, 2013, developed by Press Play, Flashbulb Games, Stage Clear Studios and published by Microsoft Studios, Wired Productions, Stage Clear Studios, Flashbulb Games.

What platforms is Max: The Curse of Brotherhood available on?

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is available on PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player.

When do Max: The Curse of Brotherhood prices drop?

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood last hit a new low of $1.60 on June 8, 2026 at Kinguin. Current best price is $1.61. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Max: The Curse of Brotherhood?

The cheapest Max: The Curse of Brotherhood price right now is $1.61 at Kinguin, 46% below the Steam price.

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All-time low: $1.60 at Kinguin on Jun 8, 2026 — the current best price is 1% above it.

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