Tape to Tape similar games & best alternatives

Tape to Tape

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

Should you play it?

Tape to Tape is a roguelite hockey game where every choice matters on your journey to build the best hockey team. Choose your path, hire unique players, discover synergies between them, pick unique abilities, bribe the referees or visit the Blademaster on your way to restore hockey's former glory.

What works
  • Fun and accessible arcade hockey gameplay
  • Unique roguelite progression and powerups
  • Local co-op campaign play
  • Active and responsive developers
  • Good value for price
Things to keep in mind
  • Lack of online multiplayer
  • Campaign can become repetitive
  • Ai and goalie behavior sometimes frustrating
  • Limited customization options
  • Some balance and difficulty tuning needed

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Skillshot City

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  • Ship of Fools

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  • Astral Ascent

  • Rogue Glitch Ultra

  • The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Knights Within

  • Atomic Picnic

  • I Am The Hero
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
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Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

Tape to Tape: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    "Players can choose characters, weapons, and paths on a rogue-like map, with build synergies and upgrade choices influencing playstyle."

    Capsule for Survivors of the Dawn Survivors of the Dawn

    "Players can choose different superstars, upgrade abilities, and select different paths in the roguelite campaign, allowing for personal decision-making and control over playstyle."

  • Competence

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    "Game involves skillful aiming, timing, and strategy; players report improving and mastering mechanics."

    Capsule for Impact Point Impact Point

    "Gameplay requires skillful passing, shooting, and team synergy; players report satisfaction from mastering mechanics and overcoming challenging AI opponents."

  • Competition

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    "Multiplayer co-op exists but is limited and buggy; focus is more on personal skill and progression than competitive ranking."

    Capsule for GOD EATER 2 Rage Burst GOD EATER 2 Rage Burst

    "Some desire for ranked or online multiplayer was expressed, but currently focus is on single-player and local co-op without strong competitive ranking systems."

  • Continuation

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    "Players enjoy repeated runs and unlocking items, though some find content limited."

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    "Players enjoy repeated runs and unlocking content, though some find the campaign repetitive after multiple playthroughs."

  • Cooperation

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    3

    "Supports local and online co-op play, with cooperative gameplay praised by users."

    Capsule for Fury Unleashed Fury Unleashed

    "Local co-op campaign play is supported and praised; players hope for online multiplayer co-op in future updates."

  • Creativity

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    "Players customize team builds, equipment, and skills, experimenting with different combinations and strategies."

    Capsule for Mortal Glory Mortal Glory

    "Players can customize teams, choose upgrades, and experiment with different powerups and team builds; some desire more visual customization."

  • Domination

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    "Game emphasizes balanced competition and fun rather than exerting superiority or trash talk; cooperative and friendly multiplayer."

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    "Game emphasizes fun and balanced play rather than exerting superiority or trash talk; interactions are cooperative or competitive but respectful."

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a fun, chaotic escape from real life, enjoying humorous and stress-relieving gameplay."

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    "Players use the game as a fun, lighthearted escape from real life, enjoying humor and arcade-style chaos."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment, not due to obligation or external pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment, not due to obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    "Roguelite mechanics encourage trying new builds, upgrades, and movement techniques each run."

    Capsule for Voidborn Voidborn

    "The roguelite elements encourage trying new builds, powerups, and strategies each run."

  • Exploration

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    "Some exploration of multiple maps and environments, though maps are limited and often small; players desire more varied locations."

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    "Some discovery of new teams and abilities occurs, but environments are mostly flat and repetitive; players desire more varied maps."

  • Expression

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    "Players express themselves by customizing teams and choosing characters, though visual customization is limited."

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    "Some customization of teams and characters is possible; players request more options for visual personalization."

  • Fantasy

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    "Arcade style hockey with exaggerated violence, injuries, and fictional dystopian franchise mode adds imaginative fiction."

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    "The game features exaggerated arcade hockey with humorous powerups and unrealistic abilities, embracing a fantastical style."

  • Fellowship

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    "Community engagement and multiplayer co-op foster social connection, though solo play remains common."

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    "Community engagement and local co-op foster social connection; online multiplayer is desired but not yet implemented."

  • Growth

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    "Players learn game mechanics, develop strategies, and improve skill over multiple runs."

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    "Players develop skills and improve through upgrades and learning game mechanics over multiple runs."

  • Health

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    "Standard sedentary video game play with no physical activity involved."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention during matches; not designed for passive or background play."

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    "Requires focused attention during matches; not designed for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy

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    "Social interactions occur mainly in multiplayer and community spaces but lack deep emotional connections."

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    "Social interactions mostly limited to casual local co-op and community forums; no deep emotional connections described."

  • Leadership

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    "Some players may guide teams or coordinate strategies, but no strong leadership roles emphasized."

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    "Players manage team upgrades and strategy but no explicit leadership or authoritative roles are emphasized."

  • Progression

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    "Strong progression through unlocking characters, weapons, perks, and meta upgrades across runs."

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  • Relaxation

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    "Some players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, but AI frustration and difficulty spikes can cause tension."

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    "Game provides fun and flow but some players find difficulty spikes and AI frustration reduce relaxation."

  • Sensation

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    "Enjoyable visual style and humorous animations provide sensory and emotional fun."

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    "Enjoyable visual style, sound effects, and humorous animations provide sensory and emotional fun."

  • Status

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    "No clear social recognition or leaderboard system; status effects are neutral or not emphasized."

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    "No significant social recognition or leaderboard systems currently; status effects neutral."

  • Story

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    "Campaign offers some narrative and character dialogue but is brief and light."

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    "Campaign has a light narrative with humorous elements but is limited and repetitive."

  • Strategy

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    "Players plan skill builds, weapon choices, and team tactics to survive and succeed."

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    "Players plan team builds, powerup synergies, and tactical gameplay to succeed."

  • Thrill

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    "Fast-paced matches and close scoring moments create excitement and suspense."

    Capsule for REMATCH REMATCH

    "Excitement from close matches, last-minute goals, and chaotic powerups create suspense and thrill."

  • Value

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    "Players feel the game offers good value for money with ongoing updates and enjoyable gameplay."

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    "Players feel the game offers good value for price with enjoyable gameplay and ongoing updates."

  • Violence

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    "Enjoyment of physical tackles and collisions is central to gameplay."

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    "Enjoyment of physical hockey actions like body checks and stick throwing is a core part of the fun."

  • Survival

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    "Players must defend their base and manage resources to avoid defeat, but threat level is moderate."

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Last update: 01/06/2026