
On Tape << Rewind is a psychological horror game where you solve a mystery through cassette tapes.
You arrive at Fred Karlsen's isolated cabin. The physicist has vanished, leaving behind scattered tapes and one fragmented message. His voice crackles through static, unravelling and afraid.
The message is a warning. Something is out there.
Play back tapes on a dusty cassette recorder.
Search the cabin for clues.
Manipulate audio frequencies to reveal hidden messages.
Each discovery points you toward the next tape.
Each recording is a piece of the puzzle. Cold War research logs. An old news broadcast. Medical journals. Experimental music. Static noise. And amidst everything - an unfinished letter to an old friend.
Tape by tape, the truth emerges. You uncover Fred's growing fear and obsession with something he found in the recordings - something that listened back. You follow the same trail, rewinding through the fragments of his life.
What happened to Fred? Why was he alone out here? And what is waiting in the static?
We have some good news to share
From early on, weve been developing On Tape << Rewind with Steam Deck support firmly in mind.
Were happy to say that the game already runs smoothly on Steam Deck and is fully playable using the built-in controls or compatible controllers no mouse or keyboard needed. That includes all the core stuff: exploring the cabin, handling cassette tapes, fiddling with audio equipment, and digging through clues.
A lot of the game is about slow, deliberate interaction, and that actually translates really well to a handheld. Our goal is that playing on Steam Deck should feel just as natural and immersive as playing on desktop not like a compromised version.
That said, were not done yet. Well keep testing, tweaking, and polishing the experience as development continues, and well share updates if anything changes. But if Steam Deck is your preferred way to play, weve definitely got you covered.
Thanks for following the project and as always, feel free to ask if youre curious about anything specific.
We even made a mockup that will make you wet your pants.
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Minimum Setup
- OS: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (64-bit) or equivalent distro
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6 GB) / AMD RX 580 (8 GB)
- Storage: 512 MB available space
Recommended Setup
- OS: OS: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (64-bit) or equivalent distro
- Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 5600 XT (6 GB+)
- Storage: 512 MB available space
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