CassetteRobot

Cassette Robot


Load. Program. Punch.


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Pitch


In a dusty desert full of forgotten technology, a tiny chibi mech fights its way through enemy robots using cassette tapes.

Program your moves, choose a cassette with enough capacity, then load it into the player and watch your plan unfold. Use your remaining commands wisely: every step and every headbutt counts.

Defeat every enemy to make it to the next level.

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Features


- Tactical, grid-based movement
- Cassette tapes with different command capacities and colors
- Program movement and headbutt attacks before pressing play
- Three levels to clear
- Pixel-art

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Controls


KeyAction
Arrow keysAdd a movement command to the program
SpaceAdd a headbutt attack
BackspaceRemove the last command
DeleteClear the program
Mouse wheelSelect a cassette
EnterLoad the selected cassette and run the program

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Patch notes — v1.0 — Initial release


- First release of Cassette Robot
- Three levels, cassette programming, and melee combat

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Credits


Game design, programming, and shaders: Roronoati

Additional credits:
- Cassette sound effect: Symphoid — Freesound (https://freesound.org/people/symphoid/sounds/159183/)
- Slam sound effect: Jofae — Freesound (https://freesound.org/people/Jofae/sounds/361636/)

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Screenshots


Comments14

RyzKu20 Oct 2026, 12:30
Pretty innovative game with simple and easy-to-understand controls. The overall concept is really cool and fun to play! It's a shame that some aspects still feel a bit unpolished, but the core idea is great. Definitely a game with a lot of potential!
DashVirus
DashVirus20 Oct 2026, 12:41
Unfortunately it seems like I can't play :(
LastyW20 Oct 2026, 12:50
You need to attach the whole ZIP file that would contain .exe .tpk and other files for proper build. Tag me when you fix it so I can properly check your game out!
Jezzamon
Jezzamon20 Oct 2026, 15:12
Hi, your game is listed as "web" on Ludum Dare but it appears that it's actually a windows download game?
rat-balls20 Oct 2026, 15:24
Cool concept, wasn't expanded upon as much as I would've liked, but the idea is neat. I think overrall a few more levels and an actual tutorial would go a long way.

A few aspects are also too rough imo (for example you can select a cassette with too many moves, it will tell you there is no room, but them you can't deselect it, and using the arrow keys will move the focus around, and when you press space to add an attack it will instead start the cassette.)
Kredit20 Oct 2026, 15:29
Short game but a very cool idea, I really had to think what key combination is the correct. Nice job.
RobertBrown20 Oct 2026, 17:25
I enjoyed the concept! It def has potential to be expanded on in the future. I think the big thing first would be making sure that when you press space to add a headbutt attack it doesnt play the cassette. But overall with some extra features, better UI and some dynamic particles, it could be a steam release :D
David0k20 Oct 2026, 18:08
A charming little tactical game with a clever cassette-based programming mechanic.
AO-85
AO-8520 Oct 2026, 18:54
Short game but a very cool idea
FireSlash
FireSlash20 Oct 2026, 20:10
You should update your links, you list the itch link as an html5 (web) link but it only offers a download. html5 links are for games that play in your browser.
Eugenik
Eugenik21 Oct 2026, 01:09
The blend of retro tech and tactical mech combat is really fun to visualize. Planning the movements beforehand using the cassette tapes gives the game a satisfying strategic layer. Great concept!
darkend21 Oct 2026, 11:35
This game is absolutely amazing! The gameplay is incredibly fun and has so much potential to grow. I can’t wait for the full release!
Div00
Div0021 Oct 2026, 11:52
Please correct the label on the download link, it says "HTML5 (web)" but it's windows ".exe"
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