Tuned Turtle
Become a Tuned Turtle in a fast-paced, humorous 2D platformer. Upgrade your shell with awesome power-ups and use a powerful dash to beat the rabbit and save your village in a cartoony competition. Enjoy the ride with fully animated cutscenes and face the ’80s Mode (if you dare).
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11 itemsAbout the Game
Faster than they look. More furious than you’d think.
GAMEPLAY INSPIRED BY 16-BIT CLASSICS
The heart of Tuned Turtle lies in the Tuned Shells.
+30 colorful and vibrant levels
8 Tuned Shells with unique abilities
Power-ups inspired by Mario + a fun dash in the spirit of Sonic
Secret levels packed with adrenaline
A love letter to those who grew up in the ’80s and ’90s (and blew into cartridges!)
A PLAYABLE CARTOON
Tuned Turtle is a modern reimagining of the classic fable of The Tortoise and the Hare. This time, the race is televised — surrounded by sponsors, drones, and shady deals happening behind the scenes.
The story unfolds through fully animated cutscenes filled with sharp, cartoony humor, turning the game into a true playable cartoon experience.
Step into the turtle’s shell and enter the race as the underdog — not just to win, but to save your village and take on the greedy sports agent Dirty Duke and his caffeine-fueled pet-athlete, Loko Rabbit.
Play as Tommy or Tina
A story about perseverance and the power of community
An unforgettable soundtrack
Fully animated cartoon-style cutscenes
80’s EXPERIENCE
Tuned Turtle was designed to be accessible, but also to challenge players seeking a more intense experience.
Alongside easier, more casual modes, the game features the 80’s Experience - a special mode inspired by classic games, packed with retro DNA.
80’s Experience Mode: higher difficulty with a taste of nostalgia
INDIE PROJECT
Tuned Turtle is a game made by a small studio in Brazil, made entirely independently and born from the dream of two friends who wanted to make games as fun as the ones that shaped their childhoods.
It took many years of careful development, built with love, humor, and respect for the classics - always aiming to create something accessible, yet memorable.
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