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Heave Ho

Buy91%

Very Positive · 3k player reviews · Medium confidence

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

Steam Deck Verified
  • Windows
  • macOS

Le Cartel Studio · Multiplayer · Aug 29, 2019

Player review score
91%
Very Positive
Price
$9.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
23
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
11
Full audio0 of 11
Subtitles11 of 11

Should I buy Heave Ho?

Buy it if you like
  • Co-op: 115 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 19 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Difficulty: 15 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Multiplayer: 36 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Controls: 16 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 3k player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
50% of themes are praise30% are divided20% are complaints
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
115 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Heave Ho, developed by Le Cartel Studio and published by Devolver Digital, is a lively and inventive couch co-op game that combines physics-based platforming with humor and teamwork.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
19 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Released in 2019 for Windows, macOS, and Nintendo Switch, it has gained acclaim for its unique approach to cooperative gameplay.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
15 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Amazing game for 2 player couch coop, plus the difficulty is accommodating for all kinds of players.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
5 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Visually, Heave Ho employs a minimalist yet colorful art style that complements the game’s lighthearted and playful tone.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
4 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack is cheerful and lively, matching the frantic energy of cooperative play, while sound effects—ranging from grunts and squeals to the humorous sounds of grappling and falling—add a layer of comedic feedback.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Co-op115 reviews
Gameplay19 reviews
Difficulty15 reviews
Graphics5 reviews
Audio4 reviews
Divided opinion
Performance
50% still recommend
Crashes
0% still recommend
Interface
33% still recommend
Players complain
Multiplayer
78% still recommend
Controls
56% still recommend

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Co-op
  • Multi-player
  • PvP
  • Shared/Split Screen
  • Shared/Split Screen Co-op
  • Shared/Split Screen PvP
  • Single-player

Controller

  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Family Sharing
  • Remote Play Together
  • Remote Play on TV
  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Cloud
  • Steam Trading Cards

Platforms

  • Windows
  • macOS

Valve device support

Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$9.99

The lowest we've tracked is $2.49.

4 points recordedtoday · $9.99

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