With the arrival of the year 2026, video game fans can already dive into the promising world of an independent game with a refreshing concept. Cassette Boyscheduled for an official release on January 15, 2026, is now playable for free thanks to a demo available on the PlayStation Store, without requiring a PS Plus subscription. An opportunity not to be missed for the curious and those passionate about atypical adventures.
A free demo open to all PlayStation players
Without fanfare, Sony has released a free trial version of Cassette Boy on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Unlike many titles offered only through the PS Plus subscription, this demo is fully accessible to allprovided you have an Internet connection to download it.
It offers approximately two hours of playduring which players can familiarize themselves with the original mechanics of the title and discover a universe that is at once poetic, mysterious and ingenious.
Cassette Boy: unique spatial rotation gameplay
Developed by Wonderland Kazakiri Inc. and edited by Pocketpairalready known for Palworld, Cassette Boy stands out for its aesthetic Retro pixelated 3D and his perspective rotation system which transforms a seemingly 2D world into true three-dimensional space.
The concept, called “Schrodinger System”is based on the idea that any non-visible element temporarily ceases to exist. Players must rotate the environment to reveal previously hidden paths, objects or enemies.
A launch planned for early 2026 on several platforms
The official release of Cassette Boy is programmed for January 15, 2026 on PlayStation, PC and Xbox. Even if the current demo does not (to date) allow progress to be transferred to the final version, it is an excellent way to get a clear idea of the game universe.
A welcome accessibility strategy from Sony
By offering this free demo outside of its subscription ecosystem, Sony is sending a strong signal. This demonstrates a desire to highlight independent games and of make their discovery accessible to allunconditionally.
It is also an effective way of test player interest upstream, while giving increased visibility to titles which do not always have the promotional resources of the major studios. An approach to be welcomed, especially when it allows us to publicize experiences as original as Cassette Boy.