Cassette Beasts

Developer: Bytten Studio
Publisher: Raw Fury
Released: Apr 26, 2023
Steam reviews: 94% of players recommend it, from 11,188 reviews — Steam calls that “Very Positive”
Tags: IndieRPG

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Native LinuxDeck VerifiedSteam Machine: VerifiedSteamOS Compatible

Ships a native Linux build on Steam — no Proton needed. Valve rates it Deck Verified.

Valve rates it Verified on Steam Machine. Valve marks it SteamOS Compatible.

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Features

Full controller support

Single-player
Multi-player
PvP
Online PvP
Co-op
Shared/Split Screen Co-op
Shared/Split Screen
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
DualShock Controller Support
DualSense Controller Support
Steam Cloud
Remote Play Together
Family Sharing

From the game's Steam store page.

Languages

English · full audio
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Japanese
Korean
Simplified Chinese
Spanish - Latin America
Portuguese - Brazil

Steam lists 10 languages, 1 with full audio.

Age rating & content

DEJUS L · Violência fantasiosaThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
IGRS 18 · Horor Kekerasan Interaksi DaringThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it

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About this game

The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.

Adventure. Battle. Transform.

Collect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles in this open-world RPG. Combine any two monster forms using Cassette Beasts’ Fusion System to create unique and powerful new ones!

Welcome to New Wirral, a remote island inhabited by strange creatures you’ve only dreamed of, nightmares you hopefully haven’t, and a cast of brave folks who use cassette tapes to transform for battle. To find a way home you’ll need to explore every inch of the island, and record monsters to your trusty cassette tapes to gain their abilities!

Transform into monsters...using retro cassette tapes?!

Faced with the constant threat of monster attacks, the residents of Harbourtown, New Wirral choose to fight fire with fire. Record a monster to tape, then play it back to take on its form for battle!

Fuse monster forms!

Getting close to your companion has benefits–while transformed you can combine your strengths to gain the upper hand in battle! Any two monster forms can be fused to produce unique, fully-animated new fusion forms.

Explore a rich open world

Certain monster abilities can be used in human form. You’ll need these to help you get around, solve puzzles, and locate dungeons. Glide, fly, swim, climb, dash, or turn magnetic! Take on the Gauntlet – a never-ending battle mode where you’ll face fearsome enemies for precious material and glory!

Travel alongside a diverse cast of human companions

Never fight alone! Form bonds, spend time together, and help your selected partner complete personal goals to become a better team. The strength of your relationship determines how well you’re able to fuse!

Master a deep battle system

Take advantage of elemental chemistry to apply extra buffs or debuffs alongside your attack, or even alter your opponent’s elemental type!

Play with Friends

Team up with a friend in local multiplayer to explore, transform, and fight together!
Party up with Online Multiplayer to trade monster tapes, challenge your friends to 1v1 battles, and team up to take on powerful Rogue Fusion beasts for great rewards!