Heave Ho

Grab your friends with one hand and build up enough momentum to jump to the finish line.

In “Heave Ho” up to four players take control of small, colorful balls with two arms. Your arms can be moved with the help of the analog sticks and the shoulder buttons allow you to hold on to walls. In coop mode, your need to catapult yourself into the goal through clever swings. In many cases, this can only be accomplished in cooperation with your friends.

The levels offer a lot of variety: Sometimes there are large canyons, sometimes you encounter strangely shaped obstacles and sometimes you are completely in the dark. Although most of the levels look simple at first glance, the wobbly control scheme and the behavior of your friends can quickly lead to hilarious situations.

Falling into the abyss is not uncommon in “Heavo Ho” and a lot of other things go wrong as well, especially at the beginning. However, these are the moments when the game is the most fun. “Heavo Ho” is delightfully stupid, and despite the bizarre nature of the game, it feels very polished.

Why you should play it:

• The quirky graphics and bizarre sound effects create a very nice atmosphere.
• In addition to the coop challenges, there is a competitive mode in which two teams compete against each other.
• After minutes of scrambling, it feels great to finally reach your goal with your last swing.

Last edited: 21.02.2024

Supported Platforms

• Windows, macOS (Steam)
• Nintendo Switch (Nintendo eShop)

This game may be available on other platforms. Please check out the official website for “Heave Ho”, if your preferred platform isn’t listed. Your Linux distribution may support this game through Steam Play.

Supported Input Devices

• Regular Gamepad
• Single Joy Con (Switch)
• Keyboard (PC)

Most couch co-op games require one gamepad per player (DualShock 4, DualSense, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller etc.), but sometimes you can share gamepads (PS5, XBOX Series X/S), use a single Joy Con (Switch) or let at least one person utilize a keyboard (PC). Please note: We can’t guarantee that your specific setup works with “Heave Ho”.

Multiplayer Options

• Local Multiplayer (Couch Co-Op)
• No Online Multiplayer
• Remote Play Together on Steam

Remote Play Together (Steam) allows you to share local multiplayer games with friends over the internet. Only the host needs to own the game. The service is free.