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Heave Ho 2 is a single player and multiplayer casual platformer game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Le Cartel Studio and was released on July 16, 2026. It received positive reviews from both critics and players.

Get a grip, it’s Heave Ho 2! The insane 2-4 player party game sequel takes the couch co-op mayhem online for the first time. Grab what you can and swing to win!

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88%Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews
humor10 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions

  • Heave Ho 2 is a highly enjoyable couch co-op game with hilarious, chaotic multiplayer fun and simple controls suitable for all ages.
  • The game offers significantly expanded and creative level designs with a good variety of puzzles, challenges, and unique mechanics that keep gameplay fresh and engaging.
  • The sequel improves graphics, physics, and cooperative depth compared to the original, making teamwork essential and rewarding, while also featuring an improved versus mode and unlockable cosmetics.
  • Heave Ho 2 lacks a single-player mode, which disappoints fans of the original and limits play options for users without friends readily available.
  • Some players find the puzzle-heavy levels less enjoyable than the platforming focus of the first game, and the new mechanics can feel simplified or less mechanically deep.
  • Technical issues with input devices (controllers overlapping inputs) and occasional bugs affect multiplayer experience, and some players find certain levels or challenge modes frustrating or less inspired.
  • gameplay

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    27% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The gameplay evolves by introducing varied mechanics and thematic level designs that keep the experience fresh and engaging, with an emphasis on cooperative play and expanded campaign content. However, some fans feel the simplified core mechanics reduce depth and challenge compared to the original game.

    • “Each level switches up the formula in some way, keeping the simplicity of the mechanic fresh and engaging throughout.”
    • “The first world is mostly just straightforward climbing, for instance, but later you'll use those same swinging and climbing mechanics to solve puzzles, fly spaceships, or swim.”
    • “More levels, more mechanics, more shenanigans.”
    • “However, as a fan of the first game, I feel the core mechanics have taken a bit of a step back by being too simplified.”
    • “First, I genuinely miss the detailed grabbing mechanics and hand movement from the original game, which didn't just auto-lock onto other players' hands.”
    • “While this game is incredibly fun for casual players, those looking for a real challenge might find that this sequel lacks the mechanical depth compared to the first one.”
  • humor

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by chaotic, silly moments like accidental farting and playful mistakes that lead to laughter and memorable interactions. It emphasizes cooperative fun and timing, creating a hilariously entertaining multiplayer experience despite occasional repetitive or irritating sounds. Overall, the humor enhances the game's charm and makes each session uniquely enjoyable.

    • “We spent more time laughing at our mistakes than actually making progress, and that's exactly what makes it so entertaining.”
    • “It puts much more emphasis on cooperation, and every level becomes a hilarious exercise in communication, timing, and occasionally accidentally farting your teammate into oblivion.”
    • “The controls are simple enough for my son to pick up quickly, but the physics create so many funny and memorable moments that no two attempts ever feel the same.”
  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are simple yet polished and visually appealing, contributing to a smooth gameplay experience. Each level features unique and distinct visuals centered around broader themes, enhanced by a new swappable item system. Overall, the varied and thoughtfully designed graphics add to the game's charm and uniqueness.

    • “Everything runs smooth and honestly somehow while keeping the graphics pretty simple, the game looks extremely polished and in a way - beautiful.”
    • “The new swappable item system, visuals, and the maps that are all very different and unique from each other make this fantastic.”
  • story

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story aspect features diverse, small narratives set in various worlds, including scenarios like a medieval siege and astronauts traveling to a space station, adding variety and context to the gameplay.

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game exhibits some bugs typical of a recent release, affecting stability during play. While generally playable, players note that stability issues may limit the overall experience compared to previous titles.

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game demonstrates a significant improvement in replayability compared to its predecessor, offering players more reasons to return and enjoy repeated playthroughs.

    • “Overall, this second game shows a great improvement in replayability!”
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Heave Ho 2 is a casual platformer game with comedy theme. Common tags for Heave Ho 2 include indie, 2d, family friendly, physics, cartoony and others.

Heave Ho 2 is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

Heave Ho 2 was released on July 16, 2026.

Heave Ho 2 was developed by Le Cartel Studio.

Heave Ho 2 has received positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked Heave Ho 2 for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

Heave Ho 2 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Fling to the Finish, LEGO Party!, Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy, Moving Out, Biped and others.