Don't Deal With the Devil is the main theme of Cuphead, the run-and-gun game released by Studio MDHR in 2017 and styled after 1930s animated cartoons. Its jazzy, big-band sound became closely linked with the game's hand-drawn bosses, challenging levels and vintage presentation, and piano versions soon appeared as fans recreated the melody in a softer, more melodic form. The arrangement remains popular because it keeps the theme instantly recognisable while working as background music for videos, streams and gaming edits long after the game's release.