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Heave Ho

Physics-based party platformer about grabbing friends to cross hazards

Le Cartel Studio · Published by Devolver Digital · Released Aug 29, 2019

AdventureIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
91% of 2,152
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
9
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
6 years ago
Aug 27, 2020
Minimum PC
HD 4400
4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 76/100 (critic reviews)

What is Heave Ho?

A 2D party platformer where you grip platforms and other players to swing across levels without falling. You can play solo or with up to four players in local co-op or versus matches; online play uses remote play.

For you if...

  • +you want quick, easy-to-learn games for local groups
  • +you enjoy coordinating swings across tricky levels
  • +you like switching between co-op and versus play

Not for you if...

  • −you need built-in online multiplayer instead of remote play
  • −you prefer precise solo platforming to group coordination

What players say

91% of 2,152 reviews are positive

Players praise the easy-to-learn physics and the teamwork and humor of local co-op. Complaints focus on unreliable remote-play connections and the lack of built-in online multiplayer. Some players also report controller or Mac startup problems and want more versus levels.

Players over time

▼ -45% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 22 players on Oct 5, 2026.

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Nov 7, 20269
Nov 6, 20264
Nov 5, 202611
Nov 4, 20264
Nov 3, 20264
Nov 2, 202611
Nov 1, 202613
Oct 31, 20267
Oct 30, 20264
Oct 29, 20267
Oct 28, 20268
Oct 27, 20269
Oct 26, 202615
Oct 25, 202618
Oct 24, 202612
Oct 23, 20266
Oct 22, 20266
Oct 21, 20263
Oct 20, 20264
Oct 19, 202613
Oct 18, 202617
Oct 17, 202616
Oct 16, 202610
Oct 15, 20268
Oct 14, 202611
Oct 13, 202619
Oct 12, 202617
Oct 11, 202618
Oct 10, 202612
Oct 9, 202614
Oct 8, 202613
Oct 7, 20263
Oct 6, 202621
Oct 5, 202622
Oct 4, 202616
Oct 3, 202621
Oct 2, 202617
Oct 1, 20266
Sep 30, 20268
Sep 29, 202611
Sep 28, 20268
Sep 27, 202621
Sep 26, 202610
Sep 25, 20267
Sep 24, 20264
Sep 23, 20262
Sep 23, 202610
Sep 22, 20268

How many players finish Heave Ho?

12% of Steam players have unlocked «Victory», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

Heave Ho screenshot 1

Heave Ho system requirements

Minimum: HD 4400, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64
Processor
Intel Core2 Duo E4500 (2 * 2200) or equivalent
Graphics
Intel HD 4400
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
Notes
Controller is required for local multiplayer / local coop.

Does Heave Ho have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen; PvP split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Heave Ho 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, macOS
Achievements
23
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Italian.

Does Heave Ho 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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