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| Cassette Beasts will remain available as a free game for 24 hours. Pictured: edited cover photo of the title. |
The mystery is solved! Epic Games Store has just unveiled its eleventh and latest free game giveaway for the 2025 Holiday Sale, and it continues the trend of featuring standout indie darlings. As many players predicted, the title available from December 27th is none other than Cassette Beasts, the beloved open-world monster-collecting RPG. But you’ll need to move fast—this giveaway follows the store's signature short window.
The Clock is Ticking: Claim It Before It’s Gone
Mark your calendars: Cassette Beasts is completely free to claim until 16:00 UTC on December 28, 2025. Once that time hits, it will leave the storefront, and the next mystery game in Epic's daily holiday lineup will be revealed. If you’ve been curious about this title, now is the perfect, risk-free opportunity to add it to your permanent library.
What Is Cassette Beasts? A Fresh Twist on Monster Collecting
Developed by Bytten Studio, Cassette Beasts has carved out a passionate fanbase since its release, often drawing favorable comparisons to the Pokémon series—but with a uniquely retro and innovative flair. The game transports you to the island of New Wirral, where you use vintage cassette tapes to record and transform into monsters, using their abilities to battle, explore, and solve puzzles.
The core loop will feel familiar yet fresh to genre fans: explore an open world, encounter wild creatures, and engage in strategic, turn-based battles. However, Cassette Beasts sets itself apart with its fusion system, allowing you to combine any two of your collected monsters to create powerful new hybrid forms with unique abilities. The battle system is deep, utilizing Action Points (AP) for moves and featuring type-based reactions that can trigger additional strategic effects. Notably, if your monster falls in battle, you aren't out of the fight—you can directly attack the opposing trainer, adding an extra layer of tactics.
What Players Are Saying: Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews
The critical and player reception speaks volumes. On Steam, Cassette Beasts boasts an impressive "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating, with over 5,700 reviews and 95% positivity. Players consistently praise its charming pixel art, stellar original soundtrack, inventive monster designs, and the substantial amount of content including post-game challenges.
"Easily stands up there with Pokémon," is a common sentiment echoed in reviews, highlighting how it both honors and innovates within the genre. The puzzle elements woven into exploration are also frequently mentioned as a highlight.
A Few Considerations to Keep in Mind
No game is perfect, and some players note that certain battles can feel repetitive or grindy. Others mention that while full controller support is appreciated (a boon for many players—a quality option like the GameSir Super Nova controller is currently on sale for $49.99 on Amazon), the controls can occasionally feel a bit imprecise during some puzzle sequences.
However, these are minor quibbles in what is widely considered a must-play indie hit. When not free, the game retails for $19.99, with its historical low on Steam being $7.99—making Epic's giveaway a fantastic value.
How to Get Your Free Copy
Ready to dive in? Claiming your copy is straightforward:
- Head to the Epic Games Store.
- Navigate to the "Free Games" section or find the Cassette Beasts store page.
- Click "Get" and complete the checkout process (it will be $0.00).
- The game is yours to keep forever.
Don't miss out on this chance to experience one of the most creative indie RPGs in recent years.
Claim Cassette Beasts for Free on the Epic Games Store Here
Remember, the offer expires at 16:00 UTC on December 28th. Grab it, add it to your library, and get ready to hit record on your next monster-taming adventure. What will the next mystery game be? Check back tomorrow to find out