Tape to Tape
Arcade hockey meets roguelite runs: bribe referees, sacrifice teammates and outlast the Golfers.
By Excellent Rectangle. Out now on PC.
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1 / 10Tape to Tape is a roguelite arcade hockey game developed and published by Excellent Rectangle. Version 1.0 launched on Windows PC through Steam on October 23, 2026 at US$19.99, and it is built for couch sessions as much as solo runs.
You take charge of Angus McShaggy and his squad on a quest to restore hockey to its former glory. Each run is a path across a map of rival teams, strange characters and odd events, and a single loss ends it. Hire players, find synergies, unlock abilities and push as far as you can, then start again with new unlocks.
Underneath the roguelite structure sits fast, physical arcade hockey with big hits, one-timers and saucer passes. The campaign works solo or in local couch co-op, and a party mode takes up to ten players on one screen. Steam players rate it Very Positive.
Gameplay
On the ice, Tape to Tape is quick and readable. Controls are responsive, checks send skaters flying, and the good stuff comes from positioning: setting up one-timers, threading saucer passes over sticks, deking a goalie or scrambling for rebounds. It is easy to pick up, but winning consistently means learning when to pass, when to shoot and how to play to your roster's strengths.
Off the ice, the roguelite layer drives everything. Between games you choose your route and stop at locations that shape the run. The Training Center boosts attributes, the No. 1 Fan unlocks a player talent, the Blademaster sells upgrades and the Infirmary lets you sacrifice a player for the good of the team. You can even bribe referees. Hiring players, managing benchwarmers and stacking abilities that combo with each other is how a run snowballs.
Squads change the rules of a run entirely. The GM Squad builds through Free Agents, the Violence Squad leans into hitting, the Retro Squad brings back old-school physics and the Slapshot Squad drops the wrist shot for pure power. Persistent unlocks add new players, abilities, Relics and Squads over time.
Outside the campaign, Play Now, Tournament and Shootout modes support up to ten local players. There is no native online multiplayer, but Steam Remote Play Together works. Expect 105 achievements to chase.
Key Features
- Build a hockey team run by run with unique players and stacking synergies
- Bribe referees, visit the Blademaster and sacrifice teammates for an edge
- Pull off big hits, one-timers, saucer passes and dekes in arcade hockey
- Switch Squads to change the rules, from Violence to Retro physics
- Play the whole roguelite campaign in local couch co-op
- Pack up to ten local players into Play Now, Tournament or Shootout
- Unlock new players, abilities, Relics and Squads that persist between runs
Platforms & Availability
Tape to Tape is out now on Windows PC through Steam at US$19.99. Prices in the region are RM49 in Malaysia, S$18.50 in Singapore, ₱615 in the Philippines, ฿400 in Thailand, Rp 165,999 in Indonesia and 260,000₫ in Vietnam. Its 11 languages include English, Japanese, Finnish, Czech and Simplified Chinese, without any Southeast Asian option. It runs on very old hardware, needing just 2 GB of RAM, a GeForce GT 750M and 6 GB of storage. Full controller support is included and a gamepad is recommended. Multiplayer is local only, with Steam Remote Play Together for playing over the internet.
Why it matters
Hockey games rarely get the indie treatment, and Tape to Tape makes the sport accessible to people who have never watched an NHL game by wrapping it in a roguelite structure that rewards experimentation. The run-based campaign gives solo players a reason to keep coming back, while the ten-player local mode makes it a strong pick for LAN cafés, dorms and family gatherings across Southeast Asia. Skip it if you need online matchmaking, since multiplayer is local or Remote Play only, or if you want a realistic hockey simulation with licensed leagues.
System requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | 2.6 GHz Intel Quad Core | 2.6 GHz Intel Quad Core |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M, 2 GB Memory | |
| Storage | 6 GB available space | 6 GB available space |
Questions
Does Tape to Tape have online multiplayer?
No. Tape to Tape has no native online multiplayer, but you can play with friends remotely through Steam Remote Play Together.
How many players can play Tape to Tape locally?
Tape to Tape supports up to ten local players in modes such as Play Now, Tournament and Shootout, and the campaign supports couch co-op.
How much is Tape to Tape in Malaysia and the Philippines?
Tape to Tape costs RM49 in Malaysia and ₱615 in the Philippines on Steam. It is S$18.50 in Singapore and US$19.99 in the US.
Do I need to know hockey to play Tape to Tape?
No. Tape to Tape uses fast, simple arcade controls that are easy to pick up, with depth coming from positioning, passing and team building.
What PC do I need for Tape to Tape?
Tape to Tape needs a 2.6 GHz Intel quad-core, 2 GB of RAM, a GeForce GT 750M with 2 GB of memory and 6 GB of storage.
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Checked 1 Nov 2026. Key art, screenshots and trailer: Excellent Rectangle via Steam.