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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 26, 2023}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 26, 2023}}
 
|reception    =  
 
|reception    =  
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|cassette-beasts|84}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|14846/cassette-beasts|86}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|cassette-beasts|rating}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|cassette-beasts|rating}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic, Finite spend }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic, Finite spend }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view, Scrolling }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view, Scrolling }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control, Menu-based }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control, Menu-based }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RPG, Open world }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RPG, Exploration, Open world }}
 
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|igdb        = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row -->
 
|igdb        = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row -->
|lutris      =  
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|lutris      = cassette-beasts
 
|mobygames    = 202271
 
|mobygames    = 202271
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
|wikipedia    =  
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|wikipedia    = Cassette_Beasts
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [https://discord.gg/byttenstudio Developer Discord server]
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{{mm}} [https://discord.gg/byttenstudio Official Discord server]
{{mm}} [https://wiki.cassettebeasts.com/ Official wiki]
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{{mm}} [https://wiki.cassettebeasts.com/ Official Wiki]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1321440/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1321440/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | cassette-beasts | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|cassette-beasts-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | cassette-beasts | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|cassette-beasts-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 6317-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|6317-2|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 6317-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|6317-2|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows, Linux }}
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9n82snqtzvmq | Microsoft Store | Included with {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. {{Store link|Microsoft Store|9NVLHZJ0MG3K|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9n82snqtzvmq | Microsoft Store |{{store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}. Included with {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}.{{Store link|Microsoft Store|9NVLHZJ0MG3K|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1321440 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|29759|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 1321440 | DRM-free | {{store link|Steam-bundle|29759|Deluxe Edition}} also available. DRM-free when launched directly from the in-folder executable. These files can also be moved and run from another PC.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Glide|date=2024-02-05|comment=Tested on Feb 5th, 2024 both on a PC with Steam installed and a PC without Steam installed.}}</ref>| | Windows, Linux }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All Linux versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
{{ii}} All Linux versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
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|ad-supported                =  
 
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|cross-game bonus            =  
 
|cross-game bonus            =  
|dlc                        =  
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|dlc                        = The DLC includes new locations, monsters, skins and gameplay mechanics.
 
|expansion pack              =  
 
|expansion pack              =  
 
|freeware                    =  
 
|freeware                    =  
 
|free-to-play                =  
 
|free-to-play                =  
|one-time game purchase      = This game can be accessed with an upfront purchase.
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|one-time game purchase      = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 
|sponsored                  =  
 
|sponsored                  =  
 
|subscription                =  
 
|subscription                =  
|subscription gaming service = This game is available via an {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} subscription.
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|subscription gaming service = Available via {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}.
 
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{{Microtransactions
 
{{Microtransactions
 
|boost              =  
 
|boost              =  
|cosmetic            = The '''Cosplay Pack''' contains six cosmetic items that have no effect on gameplay.
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|cosmetic            = The '''Cosplay Pack''' DLC contains 6 cosmetic items that have no effect on gameplay.
 
|currency            =  
 
|currency            =  
|finite spend        = The '''Cosplay Pack''' can only be bought once.
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|infinite spend      =  
 
|infinite spend      =  
 
|free-to-grind      =  
 
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{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
{{DLC/row| Cosplay Pack | Contains 6 cosmetic items. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Cosplay Pack | Cosmetic. Contains 4 hats, 1 poncho and 1 pair of shorts. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Pier of the Unknown | Contains a new storyline. | Windows, Linux }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\CassetteBeasts}}
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{p|appdata}}\CassetteBeasts}}
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{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.local/share/CassetteBeasts}}
 
}}
 
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|antialiasing              = true
 
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|antialiasing notes        = [[MSAA]] 2x-16x.
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|upscaling tech            =  
 
|upscaling tech            =  
 
|upscaling notes            =  
 
|upscaling notes            =  
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|vsync notes                =  
 
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|120 fps                    = hackable
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
 
|120 fps notes              = Framerate is modifiable in the [[#Configuration_file.28s.29_location|config file]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ggp3|date=2023-05-01|comment=Works at least up to 120FPS.}}</ref>
 
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==Input==
 
==Input==
 
{{Input
 
{{Input
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==Audio==
 
==Audio==
 
{{Audio
 
{{Audio
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Cassette Beasts
Cassette Beasts cover
Developers
Bytten Studio
Publishers
Raw Fury
Engines
Godot
Release dates
Windows April 26, 2023
Linux April 26, 2023
Reception
Metacritic 83
OpenCritic 86
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions Cosmetic, Finite spend
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Turn-based
Perspectives Bird's-eye view, Scrolling
Controls Direct control, Menu-based
Genres RPG, Exploration, Open world
Art styles Anime, Pixel art, Stylized
Themes Fantasy
Cassette Beasts on HowLongToBeat
Cassette Beasts on IGDB
Cassette Beasts on MobyGames
Cassette Beasts on Wikipedia

Cassette Beasts is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and scrolling RPG, exploration and open world game.

General information

Official Discord server
Official Wiki
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
GamersGate
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Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Linux
Gamesplanet logo.svg
Icon overlay.png
Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Linux
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Xbox Play Anywhere. Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC.Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
Deluxe Edition also available. DRM-free when launched directly from the in-folder executable. These files can also be moved and run from another PC.[1]
Windows
Linux
All Linux versions require Steam DRM.

Demo

A demo was available from the Microsoft Store and Steam, but is no longer available for download since May 5th 2023.[2]

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC The DLC includes new locations, monsters, skins and gameplay mechanics.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Cosmetic The Cosplay Pack DLC contains 6 cosmetic items that have no effect on gameplay.
Finite spend The Cosplay Pack DLC can only be bought once.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Cosplay Pack Cosmetic. Contains 4 hats, 1 poncho and 1 pair of shorts.
Windows
Linux
Pier of the Unknown Contains a new storyline.
Windows
Linux

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\CassetteBeasts
Microsoft Store %APPDATA%\CassetteBeasts
Linux $HOME/.local/share/CassetteBeasts
This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\CassetteBeasts
Microsoft Store %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\RawFury.CassetteBeasts_9s0pnehqffj7t\SystemAppData\wgs\<user-id>
Linux $HOME/.local/share/CassetteBeasts

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Enabled per-texture
Anti-aliasing (AA)
MSAA 2x-16x.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Framerate is modifiable in the config file.[3]
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, Music, SFX, Voice, Music Vocals and Transform SFX On/Off
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Brazilian Portuguese
Spanish
Latin American Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Co-op
LAN play
Online play

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
OpenGL 3.3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
Linux

Middleware

No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10
Processor (CPU) 2 GHz Dual Core
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) 2 GB of VRAM
OpenGL 3.3 compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 18.04, SteamOS
Processor (CPU) 2 GHz Dual Core
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) 2 GB of VRAM
OpenGL 3.3 compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.


References

  1. Verified by User:Glide on 2024-02-05
    Tested on Feb 5th, 2024 both on a PC with Steam installed and a PC without Steam installed.
  2. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1321440/view/3727335291811894083?l=english
  3. Verified by User:Ggp3 on 2023-05-01
    Works at least up to 120FPS.