Getting Started: Account, Saves and Prologue
Part 1 of 8
Endless Curse runs right in your browser, no download. The first time you play, there are just three things to do: choose guest or account, pick a hero, and get through the prologue. This part walks you through each step and points out which choices you can't change later.
01The login screen: guest or account
When you open the game, the login screen comes first. You have two options:
| Play as guest | Sign up | |
|---|---|---|
| What you enter | Nothing | A name (3–16 characters) and a password (at least 8 characters, with letters and numbers) |
| Where progress is saved | Only in this browser | On the server |
| Switching phone or computer | Not possible: progress stays in the original browser | Log in to the same account and keep playing |
| Leaderboard | You don't appear on it | Solo runs lasting 60 seconds or more are recorded |
| Legendary shop (gems) | Can't buy | Can buy |
If you play as a guest, the game asks you once whether you want to sign up, after you clear the first stage on Normal for the first time. Clearing your browser data or using a private window wipes guest progress.
02Forgotten passwords and email
You don't need an email address to sign up, but we strongly recommend adding one later (Settings → Account). If you forget your password, tap "Forgot your password?" on the login screen and a reset link is sent to that address. It's valid for one hour and works only once. Without an email on the account, there's no way to recover it.
03Choose your hero: Knight or Sorcerer
The first time you enter the game, you go straight to "Choose your hero". Only two heroes are available at the start, each as a man or a woman:
- Rowan the Knight: shield and sword, melee and tough, with lots of skills that stun or reduce damage. The safer pick if you're not used to dodging. More in the Knight guide.
- Rune the Sorcerer: fire, ice and lightning spells, long range and fast clearing, but fragile. More in the Sorcerer guide.
Don't worry about picking wrong: both stay in town, and you can switch at the campfire anytime. The other five heroes (Ranger, Necromancer, Barbarian, Assassin and Paladin) join one by one through the main story.
04Prologue walkthrough: "The Burned Letter"
Once you've picked a hero, the prologue begins. It's a forest path running from east to west, with no 9-minute timer and no gear drops: a place to get used to the controls. Follow the objective at the top of the screen. In order:
- The burned wagon: clear out the zombies nearby.
- The carriage: find Fen and Mia, who you then escort. Each can take 10 hits; if either one falls, you go back to the last checkpoint.
- Hold the camp: Fen needs to rest, and a 40-second countdown appears. Just survive it. It's the only timer in the prologue.
- The hunter's cabin: pick up another piece of the letter.
- By the stones: a pack of spiders plus a tougher mini-boss.
- The graveyard: the graveyard's guardian blocks the way. Beat it to move on.
- The town gate: talk to the militiaman. The prologue ends and you walk into town through the east gate.
05In town: take the letter to the innkeeper
Once you're in town, the objective at the top changes to taking the letter to the innkeeper. The tavern is north of the campfire: go in and talk to him, and the town is officially open. A new save starts with 500 coins, so you can head to Upgrades first and put a few levels into Vitality or Strength.
From there you can leave through the town exits and start fighting. For the exits and what every building does, see the town guide; for what happens during a run, see How a run works. You can also go back to the Endless Curse home page for more about the game.
06FAQ
Can I transfer guest progress to an account?
No. Guest progress only lives in the original browser, and a new account starts from scratch.
What if I forget my password?
Tap "Forgot your password?" on the login screen and a reset link is sent to your account's email. It's valid for one hour and works only once. Accounts without an email can't be recovered.
What if I pick the wrong hero at the start?
No problem. The Knight and the Sorcerer both stay in town, and you can switch at the campfire anytime.
Can I watch the prologue again?
Yes. Find the Minstrel in town and choose "Listen to “The Burned Letter”".
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