Cassette Beasts

The colorful Pokémon-inspired RPG Cassette Beasts is currently available for free, for Windows, 100% free to keep, in a limited-time Epic Store’s giveaway! Don’t miss out — Cassette Beasts normally costs US$19.99!

Cassette Beasts is an independent, retro-inspired RPG influenced by the Pokémon series, in which the protagonist — able to transform into monsters using cassette tapes — tries to find a way back home. The game was developed by Bytten Studio and was originally released on April 26, 2023.

The game features co-op multiplayer (both local and online) and a charming anime-style presentation with pixel art graphics. It takes place in an open world that strongly resembles classic 2D RPGs, especially old-school JRPGs, and its battle system is turn-based and inspired by Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, while having the player and their companion transforming into monsters to fight other creatures.

Published by Raw Fury and available on Windows, Linux, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android, Cassette Beasts has received generally favorable reviews, with its depth and complexity being widely praised. In addition, it currently holds hundreds of very positive reviews on Steam, at least as of the time of this publication.

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About the game

Adventure. Battle. Transform.

Collect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles in this open-world RPG, now with online multiplayer mode. 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!