King of the Hat
Released Aug 2023
A 2D party platformer where you fight with a hat! Throw your hat to attack, defend and bait opponents. But watch out! If someone jumps on your hat... you die!
97% positive · 175 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $19.99
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Evaluation
King of the Hat launched into Early Access on Steam on October 21, 2022, with active development continuing through that period — the team shipped regular patches addressing balance, gameplay, and bug fixes throughout late 2022 and into early 2023. On August 24, 2023, the developer formally exited Early Access with a 1.0 launch, adding a new character (Magicat) and releasing simultaneously on Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation. The 1.0 launch post is the last major communication from the developer. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no roadmaps promising future content, no season pass, and no developer statements indicating further updates are planned. The game shipped as a complete 1.0 product with no post-launch content cycle following the graduation from Early Access. The developer has not communicated any additional content since the launch date.
Evidence
Developer announced 1.0 launch, exiting Early Access, adding new character Magicat, and releasing on consoles (Switch, Xbox, PlayStation). No future content mentioned.
Game launched on Steam into Early Access, developer encouraged players to buy and leave reviews.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Hat Games
Achievements
37
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen
About this game
King of the Hat is 2-4 player 2D party platformer where you fight with a hat! Throw your hat to attack, defend and bait opponents. But watch out! If someone jumps on your hat... you die!
In King of the Hat, your hat contains your soul. Crush your opponent’s hats (and souls) to assert your dominance over them.
When you throw your hat, it goes on fire and becomes invulnerable. You can use it to beat the devil out of other players or to defend against your opponents’ flaming hats.
Although the basic mechanics are easy to pick up and play, King of the Hat allows for deep, hat-tastic competitive play as a 2 player game.
Change the rules, add power ups and play around level hazards to create the hat-based madness you've always dreamed of.
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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