Cartridge the Tiger

Note: After multiple updates and months of zero sales, I'm no longer updating this game and have dropped the price to $3. It's about 1-2 hours long without using the level editor. The servers will also be taken down, preventing level sharing via code (levels can still be shared by sending files). Thank you.

Hi, I'm Bowser, a solo indie dev. I wanted to create something that exists somewhere between a game, a maker game, and a game engine, a toy box that can be enjoyed by casual players, skilled players, level designers, modders, rom hackers, and everyone in-between. Built from the ground up on a custom engine designed for level making and modding, with pixel perfect rendering, dynamic lighting, and a retro physics engine. Full game, not early access, no in-app purchases, no DLC, and I'm committed to regular updates, with at least a few new things for the editor each week.

Full controller support. Designed for cozy couch gaming. No mouse or keyboard needed.

🐯 Features 🐯

• Run, jump, swim, fly, carry, throw, and roll around in a vibrant world full of secrets.

• Unique shake mechanic changes how you interact with your environment.

• Includes a story mode with 10 levels.

• Includes an in-game level editor.

• Built on a custom game engine designed from the ground up for modding.

• Includes an easy-to-use C# SDK, allowing anyone to create new objects.

• High framerate support, up to 240Hz.

• Achievements. Cloud saves.

🐯 Editor Features 🐯

• Build on a map 20x bigger than Super Mario Maker.

• Build with no arbitrary limits on the number of objects.

• Select from over 200 objects, with over 25 enemies, or make your own.

• Place slopes, water, and decoration anywhere you want.

• Place signs with text to guide the player or tell a story.

• Place objects on different Z layers.

• Design complex puzzles using switches, wires, and logic blocks.

• Create atmosphere with colorful and interactive lighting.

• Control the camera with rooms.

• Mix and match different background layers.

• Add weather effects and post-processing.

• Make blocky pixel art within your levels.

🐯 Steam Workshop Features 🐯

• Subscribe to new objects, backgrounds, foregrounds, and other mods.

• Easily publish your own creations to the Steam Workshop from within the game.

• Package mods with levels to provide players with a rom-hack-like experience.

🐯 Online Features 🐯

• Upload levels and share them using a code.

• Browse uploaded levels on the Discord server.

• You do not need to create an account and the game does not require an internet connection.

To mod the game, extract Sdk.zip in the install directory and read GettingStarted.md. Most people can run their first mod within minutes.