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Tapeheads playtest
by Palanquin Software
Tapeheads is an atmospheric retro-futuristic simulation. Use a one-of-a-kind computer and its unusual programming language to solve puzzles about manipulating data.
Anyone with a Steam account can join, and it's free.
- Access
- Instant
- On playtest since
- Jul 21, 2024
- Planned release
- Coming soon
- Developer
- Palanquin Software
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Players
- Single-player
- Languages
- English
How to join the Tapeheads playtest
- Open the game's Steam page with the Join playtest button. Sign in to Steam if it asks.
- Use the Tapeheads playtest signup there. You're in straight away, with nothing to pay.
- The playtest shows up in your Steam library, ready to install and play.
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About Tapeheads
Tapeheads is a retro-futuristic computer simulation game set in an world where technology took a different path. You receive a replica of the 1983 Sonnenlicht Troika computer system from your uncle. Using the Symbolic79 programming language, solve puzzles sent by your uncle and his friends. Take breaks with included mini-games.
Key Features:
- Symbolic79 programming language: Custom language with extensive documentation and examples.
- Interpreter with debugging and REPL: Debug and test your code seamlessly with an interactive interpreter and REPL.
- Editor with file revisioning: Manage your projects with built-in file revisioning.
- Mini-games with logic puzzles: Enjoy engaging mini-games.
- Atmospheric sound and graphics: Immerse yourself in a detailed retro-futuristic system.
Artwork from the In-Game Magazine
From the game's Steam page.





