Head 2 Head
Early access since Jun 2021
Head 2 Head is a one of a kind fighting game experience. You fight through a gauntlet of enemies, using ALL HEAD JUTSU to prove that you are the best. Collect Skulls and Roguelike stat buffs each time you defeat an enemy to get further along the road to becoming the HEAD MASTER.
82% positive · 139 reviews
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In early access, content planned but development status unclear
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Content Planned
Development Uncertain
Not yet
In early access, content planned but development status unclear
Low confidence
Content Planned
Development Uncertain
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Head 2 Head has been in Early Access since June 28, 2021 and remains there as of today, August 27, 2026. On August 19, 2026, the developer published a new update addressing the state of the game directly. They acknowledged that development of the 1.0 release has taken much longer than expected, attributing the delay to scope creep in the roguelike survival mode. They describe a significant refactoring effort to reshape and focus the experience, and confirm that 1.0 is still planned — with online lobbies, revised rollback netcode, a story mode for each character, unique moves per head, and additional playable characters. The price at 1.0 launch will be $14.99.
This new post supersedes the previous concern about developer silence (the last communication before this was in late 2024). The developer is clearly still working on the game, but no release timeline or window for 1.0 has been provided. Given the game has been in Early Access for over five years with 1.0 repeatedly anticipated but not delivered, and given the scope changes described, the timeline to completion remains genuinely uncertain.
Evidence
Developer confirms 1.0 is still in development after extensive refactoring. Plans include online lobbies, revised rollback netcode, story mode per character, unique moves per head, and more playable characters. Price at launch will be $14.99. No release date or window given.
Developer announced 1.0 was 'approaching' with major new systems (Skullteria, revised heads, in-game currency, Nintendo Switch crossplay release). Skullteria system described as continuing to develop past 1.0.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
ArcForged
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen
About this game
Welcome to the Realm of the Master Mind, a sacred realm where the greatest warriors of all time gather to master the ultimate fighting style know as ALL HEAD JITSU! In order to practice this supernatural art, a Head Hunter must offer their own head (and all of the knowledge within it) to gain access to the power to use any head they desire.
ROUND UP THE SQUAD!
Take on the role of Red Head, a rookie Head Hunter fighting to collect all of the heads and become the Ultimate HEAD MASTER. In this realm Skulls are Skills and any opponent you defeat grants you skulls to use towards powering up as you survive for as long as you can. He comes to face off against 12 other characters trying to climb their way to the mountaintop to claim their title as the best.
PROVE YOUR SKILL!
One fighting style to rule them all. All warriors in the Headless Realm fight using ALL HEAD JITSU! No need to master multiple characters as this single style has all the skills needed to defeat any opponent.
NO PRETZEL INPUTS!
Head 2 Head features a deep and intuitive fighting system that doesn’t require any complex inputs. Easy for beginners to fighting games but deep enough mechanics such as dash, jump and Skull cancels that allow anyone to creatively style on their opponents. Dash cancels and jump cancels allow you to extend your combos and really express yourself as a player!
SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST!
Collecting Skulls grants you access to tons of unique heads to unlock and use. Each head has its own benefits which will help you survive your journey to becoming the Ultimate HEAD MASTER. With these new heads, you gain access to unique stat buffs that persist in Head 2 Head's slick and addictive survival mode. In this mode, each opponent you defeat grants you a Skull to use when rolling for new heads as well as roguelike stat buffs that compound during your survival run. Once you lose, you lose all your stat buffs but keep your Skulls.
FIGHT ONLINE!
Head 2 Head has online versus modes via GGPO and Epic Online Services. Show off your heads online and prove you're the best in the world!
Head 2 Head features a unique and iconic cel shaded visual style with a rockin' soundtrack by Reginald Lindor(TNHGameRemixes).
ROUND UP THE SQUAD!
Take on the role of Red Head, a rookie Head Hunter fighting to collect all of the heads and become the Ultimate HEAD MASTER. In this realm Skulls are Skills and any opponent you defeat grants you skulls to use towards powering up as you survive for as long as you can. He comes to face off against 12 other characters trying to climb their way to the mountaintop to claim their title as the best.
PROVE YOUR SKILL!
One fighting style to rule them all. All warriors in the Headless Realm fight using ALL HEAD JITSU! No need to master multiple characters as this single style has all the skills needed to defeat any opponent.
NO PRETZEL INPUTS!
Head 2 Head features a deep and intuitive fighting system that doesn’t require any complex inputs. Easy for beginners to fighting games but deep enough mechanics such as dash, jump and Skull cancels that allow anyone to creatively style on their opponents. Dash cancels and jump cancels allow you to extend your combos and really express yourself as a player!
SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST!
Collecting Skulls grants you access to tons of unique heads to unlock and use. Each head has its own benefits which will help you survive your journey to becoming the Ultimate HEAD MASTER. With these new heads, you gain access to unique stat buffs that persist in Head 2 Head's slick and addictive survival mode. In this mode, each opponent you defeat grants you a Skull to use when rolling for new heads as well as roguelike stat buffs that compound during your survival run. Once you lose, you lose all your stat buffs but keep your Skulls.
FIGHT ONLINE!
Head 2 Head has online versus modes via GGPO and Epic Online Services. Show off your heads online and prove you're the best in the world!
Head 2 Head features a unique and iconic cel shaded visual style with a rockin' soundtrack by Reginald Lindor(TNHGameRemixes).
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Last evaluated Aug 27, 2026
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