Heave Ho: couch co-op and player count

29 Aug 2019
4players
Under 30 min

PC
Switch

Adventure · Funny · Platformer

Up to four noodle-armed characters grab each other, form chains and swing across gaps to reach the end of each level.

91%Very positive2,000 Steam reviewsMetascore 76 · OpenCritic 78 · 88% of critics recommend7 playing nowSteam Deck verified

Who can play

Shared-screen play for up to 4 players on PC and Switch.
No online play on any platform.
One copy is enough with Remote Play Together on PC.

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1 copy with Remote Play Together

How it plays

Each hand has its own trigger, so players grab each other, form chains and swing in rhythm, which means constant shouting and a lot of dropped friends.
Levels are short and silly, ideal for a party or a family round.
Plan on playing in the same room.

Party chaos
Puzzles
Action
Newcomer friendly
Good with kids

Is it good

91%

Very positive on Steam

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Every way to play together

Shared-screen for up to 4 on every platform. On PC one copy is enough with Remote Play Together. 91% positive of 2,000 Steam reviews.

- PC
- Switch
PC, Nintendo SwitchEditor (how we check facts)
Same screen
4players, shared screen, co-op and versus, full story together
Co-op levels plus a versus mode.
Same room, own screens
No
Online
No

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Quick facts

Developer: Le Cartel Studio
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch
Released: 29 Aug 2019 on PC
Controllers: Full controller support on PC
Languages: Text in 11 languages

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Answers

Updated October 27, 2026

Can you play Heave Ho on one screen?: Yes, on a shared screen rather than split-screen. Shared-screen co-op and versus for up to 4 on PC and Switch.; One of 1,279 couch co-op games
How many players can play Heave Ho together?: Shared-screen co-op and versus for up to 4 on PC and Switch.
Do you need two copies of Heave Ho?: No. On one screen, one copy is enough.
Can you play the Heave Ho story together?: Yes: the main campaign is playable together on one screen.
What platforms is Heave Ho on?: PC and Nintendo Switch.; One of 149 co-op games on Switch
Does Heave Ho work on Steam Deck?: Yes: Steam rates it Verified for Steam Deck.
Is Heave Ho free?: No, it's a paid game.

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