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Cactus Type is a retro style typing game where you play as cactus and you must type words to defeat the bad enemies. There are various enemies in the game, and the difficulty level varies depending on the enemy. There are enemies chasing cactus, enemies throwing enemies, enemies that move swaying, enemies that damage if you make a mistake, and enemies with long letters. When you hit an enemy, one of your physical strength, the sun, disappears. At first, there are four, and the game is over when all the physical strength is exhausted. If you keep hitting without making a mistake, the sun will increase. Can you help the Cactus survive waves of attack? This game can be also a typing skill training for kids. Each of the 10 stages has different enemies, backgrounds, and directing, making it a game that you won't get tired of. Travel with Cactus while improving your typing skills and clear all 10 stages! Enjoy learning typing and having some fun in this fun game here at Gamebig.net!

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Summary. Cactus Type is a retro style typing game where you play as cactus and you must type words to defeat the bad enemies. There are various enemies in the game, and the difficulty level varies depending on the enemy. There are enemies chasing cactus, enemies throwing enemies, enemies that move swaying, enemies that damage if you make a mistake, and enemies with long letters. When you hit an enemy, one of your physical strength, the sun, disappears. At first, there are four, and the game is over when all the physical strength is exhausted. If you keep hitting without making a mistake, the sun will increase. Can you help the Cactus survive waves of attack? This game can be also a typing skill training for kids. Each of the 10 stages has different enemies, backgrounds, and directing, making it a game that you won't get tired of. Travel with Cactus while improving your typing skills and clear all 10 stages! Enjoy learning typing and having some fun in this fun game here at Gamebig.net!

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How to play — controls for Cactus Type

Follow the scheme below while the game window is focused. On desktop, click inside the game area first so keyboard input reaches the title.

  • Start game
    Type letters
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Is Cactus Type free here?
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Do I need to install anything?
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