The stage numbers differ between editions and older guides. The landmark descriptions are more reliable than the numbers, so use the mana pool, Sacred Stones, and pirate ship as your primary route markers.
Fast answer
The answer before the background
Play the three Free Coast stages in order and inspect the landmark areas after opening the route. In the current Steam edition, the chest in stage 22 is by the mana pool, hidden among the trees. Stage 23 has its chest in the green trees below the Sacred Stones; seize the relevant stone area first if the route blocks access. Stage 24 hides the chest beneath the pirate ship near the lighthouse, so seize the ship before checking underneath it. Click each chest directly. Every chest awards 250 coins, and collecting all three completes the Deadman's Chest achievement.
At a glance
All three chest routes
The collectibles are not random drops and are not found across every map. They are three fixed hidden objects placed in the Free Coast portion of the campaign. The original achievement description identifies one chest on each of three Free Coast levels, and the community location guide gives the visual landmarks needed to reach them.
For a reliable sweep, enter each Free Coast stage, pause long enough to identify the major landmark, and seize any nearby interactable area before searching. The chest itself must be clicked; simply completing the stage does not count as collecting it.
- Current Steam numbering: stages 22, 23, and 24.
- Older numbering found in the original guide: stages 19, 20, and 21.
- Reward per chest: 250 coins.
- Total collectible count: three chests.
- Achievement: Deadman's Chest.
| Current Steam stage | Older guide number | Search landmark | Route condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 19 | Mana pool and tree line | Search the second tree in the group near the pool. |
| 23 | 20 | Sacred Stones | Seize the relevant stone area, then inspect the green trees below it. |
| 24 | 21 | Lighthouse and pirate ship | Seize the pirate ship, then check beneath it. |
Stage numbering is the main source of confusion. If your game calls the stages 19–21, follow the older numbers. If it shows 22–24, use the current Steam numbers. The map landmarks and route actions remain the useful identifiers.
Step 1
Free Coast stage 22: mana pool trees
In the current Steam edition, begin with Free Coast stage 22. Locate the mana pool, then look for the nearby group of trees. The hidden chest is associated with the second tree in that group, rather than being placed in the open beside the pool.
Approach the area during the stage and click the second tree to reveal or access the chest. Once the chest is visible, click it directly to collect it. The confirmed reward is 250 coins, and the game records this as the first of three collectibles for the achievement.
If you are using an older build labelled stage 19, this is the same location. Do not mistake the mana pool itself for the collectible; it is the tree line beside it that matters.
- Enter the first Free Coast stage.
- Find the mana pool.
- Identify the group of trees beside it.
- Click the second tree.
- Click the revealed chest and confirm the coin reward.
Step 2
Free Coast stage 23: Sacred Stones and green trees
The second chest is in the next Free Coast stage. Look toward the three Sacred Stones on the left side of the map. The older location description points to the middle stone, while the current layout is described by a later player update as the green trees below the Sacred Stones.
The practical route is to seize the stone area if it is not already under your control, then inspect the green trees directly below the Sacred Stones. The route condition matters because the chest can be difficult to click or may remain inaccessible until the nearby area has been seized. Make sure you have enough mana before attempting that interaction.
After opening the route, search the trees below the stones and click the chest. It awards another 250 coins. If your version labels this map as stage 20, the location is still the Sacred Stones area rather than a different collectible.
- Find the three Sacred Stones on the left.
- Seize the middle-stone area or the nearby objective as required by your build.
- Move to the green trees below the stones.
- Click the chest and collect 250 coins.
The stone objective is a route marker, not the chest itself. Search below the Sacred Stones after taking control of the area, especially among the green trees.
Step 3
Free Coast stage 24: pirate ship and lighthouse
The final chest is in the last Free Coast stage of the current 24-stage Steam campaign. Find the lighthouse and look toward the pirate ship in the middle portion of the map. The chest is hidden beneath the ship, so it may not be obvious while the ship remains unclaimed.
Seize the pirate ship first. This action requires enough mana, and the chest becomes much easier to identify afterward. Check directly underneath the ship and click the chest to collect the final 250 coins.
In the older numbering, this is stage 21. Completing the third collection should trigger Deadman's Chest immediately or after the game registers the pickup. If the achievement does not appear, replay the stage and confirm that you clicked the chest itself rather than only seizing the ship.
- Locate the lighthouse.
- Find the pirate ship near the middle of the map.
- Seize the ship after checking your mana.
- Search directly beneath it.
- Click the third chest to finish the set.
Collection check
What counts and what does not
These collectibles are stage objects, not ordinary enemy drops, coins that appear during waves, or rewards for earning a Brilliant rating. You must click each hidden chest during its specific Free Coast stage. The stage can then be completed normally.
The Deadman's Chest achievement is tied to collecting all three chests. The available evidence confirms the three locations and the 250-coin reward for each, but it does not document any additional item, upgrade, spell, or permanent gameplay bonus from the chests. Do not expect them to unlock a tower or change the story route.
- A chest pickup counts only after you click the chest.
- Seizing the nearby landmark is a route condition, not the collectible itself.
- The three rewards total 750 coins.
- The achievement should unlock after the third chest.
- No separate chest item or drop table is verified.
Check the stage number used by your platform, then revisit the landmark route. The most common causes are searching the wrong Free Coast stage, failing to seize the nearby objective, or clicking the landmark without clicking the chest underneath or beside it.
Version note
Stage numbers differ by edition
The original community guide was published in April 2018 and lists the locations as Free Coast stages 19, 20, and 21. A later comment on that guide states that the stages are now 22, 23, and 24, with the second location specifically described as the green trees below the Sacred Stones.
The Steam store page currently describes the game as having 24 levels, which supports using 22–24 for the modern Steam edition. The available evidence does not establish whether every mobile or browser release uses the same numbering. If your map shows 19–21, follow the older labels without treating that as a different chest set.
- Steam edition: use stages 22–24.
- Older guide or older build: use stages 19–21.
- Mana pool, Sacred Stones, and pirate ship are the strongest identifiers.
- The second chest has the clearest layout change in the available reports.
FAQ
Common questions
How many hidden treasure chests are in Cursed Treasure 2?
The verified achievement route contains three hidden chests, with one chest in each of the three Free Coast stages. Collecting all three completes Deadman's Chest.
What are the current Steam stage numbers?
On the current Steam edition, use stages 22, 23, and 24. Older references call the same stages 19, 20, and 21, so rely on the landmarks if your numbering differs.
Do I need to seize anything before collecting the chests?
Yes. The mana-pool chest requires finding the correct tree, the Sacred Stones chest is reached after opening the nearby stone route, and the pirate-ship chest is beneath the ship after it has been seized. You also need enough mana for the seizure actions.
What does each chest reward?
Each confirmed chest rewards 250 coins, for 750 coins across the full set. No additional chest-specific item or upgrade is verified by the available sources.
Why did the achievement not unlock?
Confirm that you clicked all three chests, not only the nearby trees, Sacred Stones, or pirate ship. Also verify that you searched the correct stage numbering for your edition and replay the final stage if the third pickup was not registered.
Sources
What we checked
Official listings establish current availability and product facts. Community pages are used for mechanics and build history, then labeled separately.
- OfficialSteam store page for Cursed Treasure 2, including the 24-level campaign description
- ReferenceNewgrounds game page with the Deadman's Chest achievement description and game update history
- CommunitySteam Community guide with chest landmarks, route conditions, rewards, and the later stage-number update
- OfficialArmor Games walkthrough index for the original level structure and day/night stage references