Cassette Beasts is an exciting RPG in which player takes on the role of hero travelling across a mysterious island in search of a way home.
The island is inhabited by a variety of monsters, and its inhabitants have discovered that they can record these creatures on cassette tapes and consequently acquire their powers and abilities. To escape the island, the protagonist must learn to use the same technique. During the journey, the player takes part in turn-based battles and solves various puzzles.
In addition, to further diversify the gameplay, many players use console commands. They are used to experiment with new mods and features, fix bugs in the game or to speed up the game progress.
In this short guide, we’ll go over Cassette Beasts console commands and cheats. Let’s start with how to activate them.
How to enable cheats in Cassette Beasts
Cassette Beasts debug console is not open to player by default, and in order to activate it, follow these steps:
- On keyboard: Press and hold Ctrl and type cheats
- On controller: Press and hold LB RB, then enter the sequence Left, Up, Right, Up, Down, Left, Down, L3. (Press L3 by pushing down the left stick like a button on controllers that support this).
Then the console will be activated. Now you can open and hide console commands by:
- Pressing F1 on the keyboard
- Pressing R3 on the controller. (R3 can be pressed by pushing down the right stick like a button).
Important: Any save file in which you activate the console will be permanently marked as cheated. This doesn’t remove your ability to earn achievements, but it will show up in your statistics. It is recommended to keep a backup save for experimenting.
Useful commands
Cassette Beasts cheats open up a number of possibilities for players.
By using the debug console, you can experiment with different mechanics, test fusions, or fix issues that might appear during your adventure. There are many options for giving items, healing the team or winning the battles, for instance gain_exp (giving the certain number of experience points to the team).
There are also commands related to movement and spawning, which let you teleport to specific areas, summon monsters instantly, or expand your resources without grinding. The example is add_item, which gives a certain item to the inventory. Weather manipulation is another popular category of cheats, letting players change the in-game conditions. You can see 30 of the most useful commands here:
| Cheat / Toggle | Use |
|---|---|
| add_item <itemId> <amount> | Add items to inventory (e.g., add_item battery 5). |
| consume_item <itemId> <amount> | Remove items from inventory (e.g., consume_item battery 1). |
| day_length <seconds> | Set real-time length of an in-game day (e.g., day_length 600). |
| flee_battle | Immediately flee the current battle (e.g., flee_battle). |
| fps_max <10–1000> | Set the framerate cap (e.g., fps_max 240). |
| fusion_meter <0–100> | Fill/set the fusion bar (e.g., fusion_meter 100). |
| gain_exp <amount> | Grant EXP to your team (e.g., gain_exp 1200). |
| give_loot <tableId> <count> | Generate loot and add to inventory (e.g., give_loot chest_basic 3). |
| give_tape <speciesId> [<formId>] | Give yourself a tape (e.g., give_tape dominant_moth air). |
| heal | Fully heal your party (e.g., heal). |
| hour <0–23.99> | Get/set time in hours (e.g., hour 18.25). |
| inventory | List all current inventory stacks (e.g., inventory). |
| list_item_ids | Show valid item IDs (e.g., list_item_ids). |
| next_relationship_level | Auto-fulfill requirements for the next partner level (e.g., next_relationship_level). |
| no_aggro <true|false> | Toggle overworld enemy aggro (e.g., no_aggro true). |
| partner <name> | Get/set your active partner (e.g., partner kayleigh). |
| partner_level <level> | Set partner’s combat level (e.g., partner_level 40). |
| permadeath <true|false> | Enable/disable permadeath (e.g., permadeath false). |
| player_level <level> | Set player’s combat level (e.g., player_level 55). |
| player_name “<name>” | Change the player name (e.g., player_name “DJ Tape”). |
| relationship_kind <0|1|2> | Set partner relationship type (0 platonic, 1 dating, 2 romantic) (e.g., relationship_kind 2). |
| relationship_level <0–4> | Set partner relationship level (e.g., relationship_level 4). |
| reload | Reload the most recent save (e.g., reload). |
| save [“<name>”] | Trigger a save (optionally to a named slot) (e.g., save “Slot3”). |
| seen_all_species <true|false> | Mark all species as “seen” in the bestiary (e.g., seen_all_species true). |
| setting_level_scaling <value> | Adjust global level scaling (e.g., setting_level_scaling 0.75). |
| time <hours.decimal> | Set world time directly (e.g., time 18.25). |
| unlock_partner <name> | Unlock a partner by ID (e.g., unlock_partner meredith). |
| warp “<scene>” [“<target>”] | Warp to a scene/target (e.g., warp “overworld” “harbourtown”). |
| warp_overworld <x> <y> [“<target>”] | Warp to a specific overworld chunk (e.g., warp_overworld 12 8 “forest_clearing”). |
| warp_to_camera | Warp to where the camera is pointing (e.g., warp_to_camera). |
| weather <type> | Set/get current weather (e.g., weather rain). |
| weather_values | List valid weather types (e.g., weather_values). |
| win_battle | Immediately win the current battle (e.g., win_battle). |
Safety Tips & Best Practices
- Always do your cheat experiments on a separate save file
- Use commands one at a time to avoid disrupting gameplay
- Try cheats in a safe place – for example, neutral locations or areas without enemies
- Double-check the spelling of commands, as many are case-sensitive
Mods compatibility
Another important point is the compatibility of mods with Cassette Beasts console commands. In many cases, mods expand what you can do in debug mode, giving players even more control over the game. Generally, mods in Cassette Beasts work well with console commands, but as always, you should be cautious when installing them and keep a backup of your save files. Remember that mods are officially supported only on Windows and Linux, and are not available on consoles.
Warning: You should also avoid potential errors and bugs. How to do that? Try not to overuse certain commands like teleporting or spawning large number of monsters, as it may break quests or freeze the game. Also be sure to double-check any game updates as new patches may change how certain commands work or temporarily break compatibility with mods.
Conclusion
Console commands are a great way to customize your experience in the game. Whether you’re testing new features, exploring or experimenting with mods, Cassette Beasts debug mode unlocks a whole new layer of gameplay. You can master it through commands and have fun, but remember to use them wisely so as not to ruin your adventure and joy of collecting monsters.
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