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Heave Ho

AdventureIndie

Developer Le Cartel Studio

Heave Ho is a platform party video game developed by Le Cartel Studio and published by Devolver Digital. In Heave Ho, players must navigate their characters through a ravine across a series of increasingly complex levels in order to reach the end goal. The game's physics system allows players to launch their characters to safety through stretching movements and interactions with other player characters. Heave Ho was… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

215 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 4, 2026 · last updated Oct 7, 2026 · How this works

Audience score

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Steam's own rating
Very Positive
2,382 of 2,609 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)

What people are saying

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  • Philip Bump @pbump.comBluesky · Jan 24, 2025

    Parenting tip: No Switch game has made my kids laugh harder than Heave Ho.

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  • Mega Crit - Slay the Spire 2 Out Now! ⚔️ @megacrit.comBluesky · Jun 8, 2026

    looks like Ironclad has been having so much fun in StS2's co-op mode he decided to join another multiplayer game?? this summer you can play as a floppier, less-limbed version of the Spire's iconic soldier in Heave Ho 2!! 🔥

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  • Jeff Grubb @grubb.wtfBluesky · Jul 16, 2026

    Does Heave Ho 2 on Switch 2 have the camera thing that puts your face on your characters?! That is the dream game.

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  • Steam user Steam user …3187Steam reviews · Nov 2, 2025

    fun game but cannot reccomend until they add online multiplayer. ITS 2025

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  • Steam user Steam user …3793Steam reviews · Dec 17, 2024

    No online co-op. Why, just WHY?? Steam Remote play isn´t working either. Such a funny game ruined by no online play support

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  • fletch (he/him) @fletchmakesstuff.comBluesky · May 19, 2025

    I'll be playing Heave Ho, a very silly party game, with some cozy friends this coming Friday! Come hang out at 10am ET / 3pm GMT for a silly time!

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  • Juniper 🥀 @poisonpoots.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 27, 2026

    The game Heave Ho 2 has a dedicated fart button, and you can hold it to charge a stronger fart

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  • Le Cartel Studio - HEAVE HO 2 JULY 16 ☀️ @lecartelstudio.bsky.socialBluesky · May 26, 2026

    A wild card enters the game 🃏 Jimbo joins the squad as playable character this Summer in Heave Ho 2! @playbalatro.com High stakes. Risky plays. A perfect fit, really.

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  • Le Cartel Studio - HEAVE HO 2 JULY 16 ☀️ @lecartelstudio.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 3, 2026

    YEAHHHH WE’RE BACK!!! 7 years after the release of the first game, HEAVE HO 2 IS COMING TO PC & NINTENDO SWITCH 2 THIS SUMMER!!! 🌻🍉🏖️🌴🦩 www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwAO...

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  • Steam user Steam user …4893Steam reviews · May 12, 2025 · 6 h played

    Good, fun game but I keep losing my saves even though this has cloud saves, for this I cannot recommend until they fix this. I had to start from the very beginning multiple times.

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  • Steam user Steam user …9862Steam reviews · Mar 29, 2025 · 34 h played

    I LOVE THIS GAME. Me and the boys love getting together and playing this all night long making tournaments, competitions, and whatnot. There is just one problem... THERE IS 5 OF US AND THIS GAME ONLY SUPPORTS 4 PLAYERS?!??! PLEASE ADD 8 PLAYERS SUPPORT. only then will this game be the best couch co-op experience.

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  • Steam user Steam user …9939Steam reviews · Jun 15, 2026 · 5 h played

    played with a friend, after all the levels we hugged and kissed each other. we are gay now, thanks

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  • Daily Super Mario 64 Facts @dailysm64facts.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 21, 2025

    Daily Super Mario 64 Fact #17: This is the coolest texture in the entire game. Like, holy hell, it's so badass. You can see it on the side of the Heave-Ho enemies, but I wish it was everywhere. This is seriously some of the coolest shit ever.

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  • Peter Hansen @pitecohansen.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 28, 2026

    How come I only found out now (7 years after its launch!) that Heave Ho is such a hilarious local co-op game on the Switch? My son and I just spent 2 hours laughing until we cried playing it, it's soooo good www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...

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  • Andy Robertson @geekdadgamer.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 3, 2025

    Here's a one-shot tour of families playing together at ComicCon. Can you spot: ✅Astro Bot ✅Castle Crashers ✅Cricket Through the Ages ✅Gran Turismo ✅Heave Ho ✅Inbento ✅Lil' Gator Game ✅Lonely Mountain Downhill ✅Serpent and the Seed ✅Split Fiction ✅Towerfall ✅Tricky Towers ✅X4: Foundations

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  • Steam user Steam user …8402Steam reviews · Oct 13, 2024

    This game is terrible. DOES NOT WORK WITH STEAM REMOTE PLAY. They should disclose this prior to someone buying the game. 0/10 would not recommend.

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  • Steam user Steam user …4463Steam reviews · Sep 22, 2024 · 6 h played

    dont play with ur daughter or she will kill u

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  • Fire Escape @fireescape.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 20, 2026

    Games games games! The gang talks Denshattack!, Thronefall, Scale the Depths, Cat Mail Co, Tilt it Golf, Clone Hero, TerraTech Legion, Retro Achievements and Heave Ho 2 a game you have to play with your FRIENDS. Available now!

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  • Pants Pants Revolution @pantsrevolution.bsky.socialBluesky · May 28, 2026

    Heave Ho 2 is adding online multiplayer this summer Le Cartel Studio is bringing its chaotic physics party game to the internet with new themed levels and 28 characters. #Retro #HeaveHo2 #LeCartelStudio #DevolverDigital #IndieGames

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  • William Hughes @plumberduck.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 17, 2026

    Inspired by (the very good) Heave Ho 2, I wrote one of the silliest (but hopefully well-researched!) things I've written in a minute www.avclub.com/game-theory-...

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  • Terir, the Red Sun @the-red-sun.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 15, 2026

    Alright it's time for another Steam Next Fest, so as always gonna share all the demos I found interesting here: 🇨🇱 Colorbound - Paint the world with music 🇫🇷 Heave Ho 2 - Perfect game for local coop 🇺🇸 Rizz Dungeon: Skeleton Key to My Heart - Flirt and date monster girls #SteamNextFest

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  • Steam user Steam user …0979Steam reviews · Mar 27, 2026 · 4 h played

    I used to really love this game but for some reason that countless others already know. This game does not allow keyboard users to play it. It demands some form of controller but I've seen several people who bother to connect one still not be able to play. I need the developer to patch this. As it stands, the game is literally unplayable for me and many other people.

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  • Steam user Steam user …5615Steam reviews · Feb 28, 2026

    It is unnaceptable that this game is only remote play and not true multiplayer. Also remote play requires a controler which not everyone with a PC has. Requested a refund for the freind who gifted it.

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  • Steam user Steam user …3418Steam reviews · Dec 21, 2025 · 1 h played

    ⣿⣿⡻⠿⣳⠸⢿⡇⢇⣿⡧⢹⠿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣾⣿⡇⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⡐⣯⠁ ⠄⠄ ⠟⣛⣽⡳⠼⠄⠈⣷⡾⣥⣱⠃⠣⣿⣿⣿⣯⣭⠽⡇⣿⣿⣿⣿⣟⢢⠏⠄ ⠄ ⢠⡿⠶⣮⣝⣿⠄⠄⠈⡥⢭⣥⠅⢌⣽⣿⣻⢶⣭⡿⠿⠜⢿⣿⣿⡿⠁⠄⠄ ⠄⣼⣧⠤⢌⣭⡇⠄⠄⠄⠭⠭⠭⠯⠴⣚⣉⣛⡢⠭⠵⢶⣾⣦⡍⠁⠄⠄⠄⠄ ⠄⣿⣷⣯⣭⡷⠄⠄⢀⣀⠩⠍⢉⣛⣛⠫⢏⣈⣭⣥⣶⣶⣦⣭⣛⠄⠄⠄⠄⠄ ⢀⣿⣿⣿⡿⠃⢀⣴⣿⣿⣿⣎⢩⠌⣡⣶⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣆⠄⠄⠄ ⢸⡿⢟⣽⠎⣰⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⢀⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣦⠄⠄ ⣰⠯⣾⢅⣼⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡄⠄ ⢰⣄⡉⣼⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣧⠄ ⢯⣌⢹⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠄ ⢸⣇⣽⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠄ ⢸⣟⣧⡻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣧⡻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠄ ⠈⢹⡧⣿⣸⠿⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⠗⣈⠻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠄ ⠄⠘⢷⡳⣾⣷⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣾⣿⣿⢀⣶⣶⣶⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠇⠄ ⠄⠄⠈⣵⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠄⠄ ⠄⠄⠄⠸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠘⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠇⠄⠄

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  • Steam user Steam user …7254Steam reviews · Sep 20, 2025 · 6 h played

    very fun to play with friends, you only need one cope of the game to play with 4 people!

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  • nonbinary catgirl boyfriend @cureheart.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 11, 2025

    granted the way world 4 is set up you're encouraged to collect a lot of coins anyways but still. but if you want to use an electric type during the main game while dealing with gambling as little as possible then well hope you like Heave-Ho

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  • Nigiri Sushi @nigiri21sushi.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 28, 2026

    Nothing beats Monday blues than a hilarious game with friends!🤣 Huge THANKS to @devolverdigital.com's "Heave Ho 2" [ #HeaveHo2] for this wonderfully fun & hilarious game!😍 So many NEW surprises! Heave Ho series deserves all the love! If you haven't yet -- Def check this game out!🥳

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  • Grant 𓆏 @froggy-loops.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 16, 2026

    I’m so glad I got to work on the switch ports for this awesome game! Tell all your friends to buy Heave Ho 2 🥳

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  • Tucker Hazell @tuckerhazell.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 6, 2026

    @lecartelstudio.bsky.social @opreem.bsky.social @devolverdigital.com I do game dev interviews and would love to chat with you guys about Heave Ho 2 this month!! Really looking forward to the release, let me know the best way to connect with you!

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  • Steam user Steam user …8932Steam reviews · Mar 22, 2026 · 2 h played

    I hate that you cannot save progress on a level-by-level basis. When playing with kids, we often don't have time to finish an entire run.

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  • Steam user Steam user …8272Steam reviews · Mar 8, 2026

    Help!I am the macbook user and here is a big bug! I stuck in the page saying gamepad strongly recommended for super precision game control, i cannot move to the game start page, i press all the button on my macbook and there is no reaction. If the creater can contact me to help me deal with this problem i will be appreciate it.

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  • Steam user Steam user …3539Steam reviews · Mar 4, 2026 · 11 h played

    My 12 year old has played the crap out of this, both with me and with her friends, and it's a blast. Only complaint is that there aren't a ton of versus stages, but the game's absolutely worth it full price or on sale.

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  • Steam user Steam user …8618Steam reviews · Nov 16, 2025

    We were hoping to have a good time together, my friends and I. This was absolutely deceptive. How can a game that was released more than 5 years ago not have support to play online on steam. Seriously, this is crazy! I am sure it would be a good game, but that's over. Thanks for ruining our days.

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  • Steam user Steam user …1798Steam reviews · Sep 28, 2025 · 8 h played

    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. Released in 2019 for Windows, macOS, and Nintendo Switch, it has gained acclaim for its unique approach to cooperative gameplay. The game’s simple premise—reach the end of each level without falling—belies the chaos and hilarity that emerges from the need for precise coordination among players. Its accessible…

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  • Kit Funaki @kitfunaki.bsky.socialBluesky · May 3, 2025

    TGIF! Join us for a fun game of Heave Ho! Let's chill tonight~ www.twitch.tv/kitfunaki #Envtuber #Vtuber #Kitsune #HeaveHo

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  • It’s just Jake @its-just-jake.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 23, 2024

    Heave Ho is a stupidly fun game #Art #FanArt #GameGrumps

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  • Sinjut @[email protected]Mastodon · Sep 25, 2026

    Got my gear ready for the big game tomorrow. Let's hope the internet gods let me wangle an ungeoblocked connection at about 6am German time! #freo #heaveho #afl

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  • Steam user Steam user …9867Steam reviews · Jun 12, 2026 · 1 h played

    Couldn’t figure out how to play multiplayer and it kept crashing when we did figure it out :( it looks like a super fun game i hope they’ll add an easier working version

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  • Malindy @yourkyotowife.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 3, 2026

    I'm sorry, but I'm still 13 and so I laughed at hearing Heave Ho 2 described as "friend flicking party game"

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  • Sundae_Reign @sundaereign.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 3, 2026

    I have so many cherished memories with friends and family playing the first Heave Ho game! It's such a silly experience, and a really easy one to introduce to game nights! I can't wait to have this available for online multiplayer! #heaveho2 #indieworld youtu.be/yij-UaepRp0?...

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  • Steam user Steam user …7321Steam reviews · Feb 14, 2026 · 5 h played

    GRAB MY HAND!!!!!!!!

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  • Steam user Steam user …4746Steam reviews · Jan 18, 2026 · 6 h played

    this game is realllllllyyyyy good but i wish there were more maps for copetitive multiplayer.

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  • TheChemical98 @thechemical98.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 30, 2025

    2025 hardest level of each month (1/2): jan: DashyGTC - Deni Lavoen feb: sparktwo - LOCK IN mar: PixelLolka - Great Asset apr: Magpipe & more - Heave Ho! may: qalli - spidash (platformer) jun: neigefeu - acu july: lexycat & more - troll level (rebeat) OR Androxma - GD Squid Game (platformer)

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  • Steam user Steam user …7251Steam reviews · Nov 16, 2025 · 15 h played

    My only issue is it isn't longer. I also wish you could access the minigames from the menu or even do a separate versus mode with them against friends. I also wish you could do the standard levels in versus mode instead of only having ice levels. I guess my only other issue is the electricity in the city levels has a really ♥♥♥♥♥♥ hitbox and getting the token on the last Hard City level was damn near impossible. I know it's supposed to be hard, but I literally don't know how we would've…

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  • Steam user Steam user …9721Steam reviews · May 29, 2025 · 5 h played

    Gonad-grabbing simulator

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  • Steam user Steam user …6695Steam reviews · Mar 15, 2025 · 5 h played

    cant play with 3 players

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  • Steam user Steam user …8755Steam reviews · Feb 28, 2025 · 8 h played

    amazing couch game. someone stroked me

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  • Steam user Steam user …5625Steam reviews · Jan 2, 2025 · 10 h played

    Nice local party game for 2-4 guys either coop or versus, we played it with a minor on joypads, having lots of fun. A physics-based original hilarious arcade.

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  • JM 👽💚 @jambball224.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 17, 2024

    My boyfriend just bought Heave Ho on the Switch for us to play tonight. I AM SO EXCITED!! 😄 #videogames #nintendo #nintendoswitch

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  • Steam user Steam user …0076Steam reviews · Jul 10, 2026 · 6 h played

    This is one of the best co-op games I've tried! The game mechanics are perfect and really add to the fun. The game is easy to get into, but as you get better, it becomes really fun to tackle the more challenging levels. Can't wait to play Part 2!

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  • GoNintendo on Bluesky @gonintendo.comBluesky · Jun 12, 2026

    Heave Ho 2 lands on Switch and Switch 2 July 16th, 2026, original game nears 1 million sold http://gonintendo.com/contents/61836-heave-ho-2-lands-on-switch-and-switch-2-july-16th-2026-original-game-nears-1-million #nintendoswitch #eshop

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  • Steam user Steam user …4470Steam reviews · Mar 23, 2026 · 4 h played

    The dumbest game I've ever played 10/10

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  • Le Cartel Studio - HEAVE HO 2 JULY 16 ☀️ @lecartelstudio.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 3, 2026

    Can't contain your excitement for Heave Ho 2? We don't blame you 😎 so we've made the first game cheap as chips! You're welcome 👍 Experience all the chaos first-hand in Heave Ho - now 75% off! store.steampowered.com/app/905340/H...

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  • NickZ2112 @nickz2112.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 3, 2026

    Today's #IndieWorldShowcase totally put me in a great mood. - A NEW @drinkboxstudios.com game coming to Switch2 - Minishoot' Adventures and Blue Prince TODAY! - HEAVE HO 2 ! @devolverdigital.com #Nintendo

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  • Steam user Steam user …5786Steam reviews · Feb 27, 2026 · 2 h played

    Fun party game for online or couch co-op! Quick games and easy to learn.

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  • Steam user Steam user …4523Steam reviews · Jan 1, 2026 · 4 h played

    game is fun if you play solo... playing withs friends is the most fun ive had in a online game ive ever had and i have a few issues with the multiplayer 1. the steam cloud play together function works about 12% of the time with random disconnects and full on computer crashes while hard wired on. 2. this game needs it own kinda server to host multi player games off of it would help this game alot for a dedicated server even if its some sort of mod that lets you host on your pc with out steam…

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  • Steam user Steam user …8294Steam reviews · Jul 3, 2025 · 5 h played

    Saw you deleted the vids from your old username Jessica, I see you want to erase me. I see that you are able to enjoy games we used to play together and unlike me didn't end up pushed towards being permanently damaged having to live with lesser mental equipment. I see you didn't get screwed over trying to make your life better, probably already have a soon to be husband. I see you are really done with me.

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  • Nigiri Sushi @nigiri21sushi.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 28, 2025

    LOL'd so much playing @devolverdigital.com's 'Heave Ho' game!🤣 Highly recommend with friends! HUGE thanks to the beautiful & super sweet @airiesummer.com & MythicAbyss for the raids & love!😭❤️🙏 Def check these creators out! Sent the love to @thegoodjaredttv.bsky.social for some fun Retro!

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  • Steam user Steam user …5495Steam reviews · Jun 4, 2025 · 3 h played

    Absolutely exceptional party game which is super easy to pick up, even for people who don't play games often. Very very worth it!

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  • Steam user Steam user …1781Steam reviews · May 30, 2025 · 9 h played

    Okay I’m updating my review after playing this game a little longer. THIS IS HANDS DOWN ONE OF THE BEST CO-OP /COUCH PARTY GAMES IN STEAM THAT I KNOW OF. I’m honestly shocked that this game doesn’t have overwhelming positive reviews there must be something I’m missing but regardless for me this game is 9.8/10. That’s purely because of the amount of fun my friends and family have had playing this game & it’s super beginner friendly (literally 2 main buttons). We died laughing for the first…

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