Heave Ho 2

A physics-based party platformer about swinging through obstacles with friends

Le Cartel Studio · Published by Devolver Digital · Released Jul 16, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 121
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 3; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 3 months ago; Jul 28, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 760; 8 GB RAM · 4 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Heave Ho 2?

Up to four players tackle cooperative levels or competitive challenges locally or online in this 2D platformer. You grip platforms and teammates, form chains, and time your releases to reach the finish across eight themed worlds, including kitchens, medieval settings, and weightless space.

For you if...

+you like levels with different tools and mechanics
+you enjoy cartoony party games for group sessions

Not for you if...

−you prefer independent movement over coordinating with teammates

What players say

91% of 121 reviews are positive

Players praise the couch co-op, varied level mechanics, and expanded versus mode. The most common complaint is the lack of a dedicated single-player mode.

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Heave Ho 2 system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 760, 8 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 x64 Bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K / AMD FX-8350
Graphics: GeForce GTX 760 / Radeon R9 270X / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 4 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Low Quality setting, in 1080p, producing 60 FPS

Does Heave Ho 2 have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online and split-screen; PvP online and split-screen. There is no single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Heave Ho 2 run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 21
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Heave Ho 2 use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam