Tape to Tape carries a regular Steam price of around $19.99 USD, with a 10% introductory launch discount that brought it down to roughly $17.99 in the weeks after the game's 1.0 release on October 23–24, 2026. That makes the arcade hockey roguelite notably cheaper than a typical full-price sports title, though the exact figure you pay depends on your region and where you buy. This guide breaks down the current Tape to Tape price, the launch sale, regional pricing, and whether the game is worth the money.
Tape to Tape price on Steam
On Steam, Tape to Tape (App ID 1566200) is published directly by its developer, Excellent Rectangle. SteamDB's price history lists the regular U.S. dollar price at $19.99, with a 10% introductory offer reducing it to $17.99 during the launch window. The Steam store page showed an "INTRODUCTORY OFFER!" banner on the base game, with the discount scheduled to end around the end of October 2026.
SteamDB also records the game's lowest historical price at $14.99, a 25% discount. That figure gives a realistic sense of what to expect during future Steam seasonal sales, though there is no guarantee the game returns to that exact price. If you are patient, waiting for a sale is the simplest way to pay less.
Regional Steam pricing
Steam applies different regional prices around the world, so the Tape to Tape price you see depends on your store region. The same SteamDB snapshot lists converted launch prices ranging from about $7.37 (SASIA U.S. dollar) up to roughly $23.91 (Swiss franc), reflecting Valve's regional pricing rather than a single global figure.
A few examples from the launch window:
| Region | Launch price (10% off) | Regular price |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. dollar | $17.99 | $19.99 |
| Euro | €17.55 | ~€19.50 |
| British pound | £15.07 | ~£16.74 |
| Chinese yuan | ¥68.40 | ¥76.00 |
The practical takeaway is simple: check your own Steam store page for the live price, since regional and promotional pricing changes over time. SteamDB's price history remains the most useful reference for what the game has actually sold for.
What you get for the price
The base game is the complete 1.0 release of Tape to Tape: a roguelite hockey campaign starring Angus McShaggy, with branching runs where you recruit players, unlock abilities and Relics, bribe referees, and visit the Blademaster for permanent upgrades. The four core Squads — GM, Violence, Retro, and Slapshot — each change how a run plays.
On top of the campaign, the base price includes:
- Local couch co-op and Play Now matches with up to 10 local players.
- Online play through Steam Remote Play Together, since the game has no native online multiplayer.
- 105 Steam achievements, with recent reviews sitting at "Very Positive" and 4,025 total recommendations.
All of that is included in the single base purchase, with no paid in-game content required to access the core campaign.
Soundtrack and bundle pricing
The Tape to Tape Original Soundtrack is sold separately as DLC. The Steam listing shows it as its own item, and Steam also offers a "Tape to Tape + Original Soundtrack" bundle that saves 10% off buying the two items together. Exact soundtrack pricing varies by region, so check your store for the current figure.
If you only want the game itself, the standalone base purchase is all you need. The soundtrack is entirely optional and does not affect gameplay, so treat any specific soundtrack figure as "To be confirmed" unless you check your own store listing.
Console pricing
Tape to Tape is available on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Console pricing is set by the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and Nintendo eShop rather than Steam, and the scraped research does not list specific console figures. Exact console prices are therefore "To be confirmed" — check each platform's store for the current listing.
System requirements and budget PCs
Part of the game's value is how little hardware it needs. The minimum requirements are modest — Windows 7, a 2.6 GHz Intel quad-core processor, 2 GB of RAM, and 6 GB of storage — so the game runs on older or lower-cost PCs that cannot handle demanding sports titles. A stylized, colorful presentation also makes it a natural fit for portable devices and shorter roguelite sessions on handhelds.
That low barrier means the roughly $20 asking price is the main cost for most players. There is no expensive season pass or mandatory add-on, which keeps the total spend close to the base game price.
Is Tape to Tape worth the price?
Most reviews treat the roughly $20 regular price as one of the game's strengths. One 1.0 overview was literally titled "Worth Your Time and Money," calling it easy to recommend to almost anyone who likes fast, fun games and comparing its energy to classic NBA Jam with modern roguelite progression layered on top. Another full-release review noted that at around $20 the game is "much easier to approach than a traditional full-price sports release."
Reviewers also stressed that the game earns its price through substance rather than cheap gags. One overview said that even without the humor, Tape to Tape would still be quite good, and that the roguelite structure adds real permanence and progression that classic arcade sports games lacked. The polish is another selling point — details like plexiglass flexing on big hits and distinct rival teams give the package a personality that modern sports games sometimes lack.
The main caveats are what you would expect from a roguelite. Losing a match can end an entire run, the randomness can occasionally feel unfair, and there are no licensed teams, franchise mode, or native online matchmaking. If you want a realistic hockey simulation, this is not it. But if you want accessible arcade hockey with real long-term progression, the price is widely seen as fair.
How to pay the lowest safe price
To pay the lowest legitimate price, buy directly from Steam and watch for the introductory offer or seasonal sales. Third-party key shops sometimes list lower prices, but they carry extra risk and are covered in our guide to buying a Tape to Tape key. The official Steam page is always the safest place to start, and the regional price shown there is the one you will actually be charged.