Flat Heroes

Platformer· 2D· Team-Based· Precision Platformer

Released Sep 2016

Dodge, jump, and dash your way through hundreds of terrifying geometric levels and epic bosses. Too tough? Bring your friends!

89% positive · 572 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

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Steam Updated 4 Oct 2026 $3.29 $9.99 −67%

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Evaluation

Flat Heroes launched in Steam Early Access on September 8, 2016 and received regular feature updates during that period, adding new levels, enemies, survival modes, and competitive mechanics. On August 3, 2018, the developers released the game's full 1.0 version — described as "one massive update with tons and tons of content" — bringing the total to over 300 handcrafted levels, 10 unique boss fights, daily challenges, and additional survival modes. This was framed as the definitive launch of the complete product. Since the August 2018 full release, there have been no further content updates, DLC releases, or developer communications about additional content for Flat Hours. The most recent developer news post, dated January 25, 2024, announced an entirely new project — a VR boxing/rhythm game called "Beat the Beats" — confirming that Parallel Circles has moved on to a new game. No DLC is listed for Flat Heroes, and there are no outstanding commitments or roadmap items. The store description reflects the content delivered at the 1.0 launch with no indication of future additions. Flat Heroes launched as a complete, finished product in August 2018, and the developer has since shifted focus to a new title.

Evidence

Developers announced they are working on an entirely new game, Beat the Beats VR, with no mention of any further content for Flat Heroes.

news post · Jan 25, 2024 source development ending

high

Full 1.0 release announced, described as a massive update delivering the final complete version of the game: 300+ levels, 10 boss fights, daily challenges, and more survival modes.

news post · Aug 3, 2018 source content shipped

high

Media

Details

Developer

Parallel Circles

Publisher

Parallel Circles

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS, Linux

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP · Local/Split Screen

2D Team-Based Precision Platformer Co-op Campaign Arcade Local Multiplayer Party 4 Player Local Local Co-Op Family Friendly Platformer Colorful Minimalist Fast-Paced Action

About this game

When was the last time you felt like a hero? Flat Heroes rewards you with that good old feeling of surviving impossible levels alongside a smooth modern design with a minimalist style. With a simple set of movements — Run. Jump. Dash. Attack. — and delightful controls, Flat Heroes encourages you to stylishly navigate and survive over 300 handcrafted levels, destroy the most epic bosses around and truly be the two-dimensional hero (or heroes!) you’ve always dreamed you could be.

Easy to learn and hard to master; it is easy to pick up and even easier to learn, but don’t let that fool you! During your adventure you will face increasingly difficult challenges that will require you to master the game’s controls on the journey to becoming a true Hero. And while Flat Heroes comes along with a very minimalistic art style, it’s spiced up with stunning effects making it one truly unique eye candy experience.

Got stuck in the campaign or want to survive longer in the challenge modes? Too intense for you to take on alone? Let your friends join the party; Flat Heroes is the perfect couch co-op experience! Invite a few friends, get some pizza and overcome the challenges together!