Scamp: High Hat Havoc
Released Dec 2018
Join Scamp, the tiny terror with an attitude on his quest to free his master. Explore the big hat mines in this quirky fantasy adventure game.
66% positive · 133 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Scamp: High Hat Havoc launched on December 7, 2018 as a free-to-play retro 3D puzzle-platformer. The store description presents a self-contained adventure with a clear beginning and end — rescuing Scamp's master from the High Hat Wizard — with no mention of ongoing updates, seasonal content, expansions, or roadmaps. There are no DLC listings, no developer posts announcing future content, and no store language suggesting anything beyond the base game. The game appears to have shipped as a complete, finished product and has received no post-launch content cycle. No developer communications suggest plans for additional content.
Evidence
Store description presents a complete, self-contained puzzle-platformer adventure with no mention of DLC, updates, or ongoing content plans.
Short description frames the game as a finished adventure experience with no indication of future content.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Big Hat Games
Achievements
21
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Journey into the Big Hat Mines in this retro style 3D puzzle-platforming adventure. Play as Scamp, the devious little imp with a big mouth and an even bigger hat problem. Race to save Scamp's master from the clutches of the evil High Hat Wizard before its too late. Master Scamp's abilities and hone your platforming talents like it's 1998.
Key Features
Controllers, Keyboard, and Mouse
This game was originally designed to be played with an Xbox One controller. However, mouse and keyboard may also be used. The controls for both the Xbox One controller and mouse/keyboard may be viewed in-game using the options menu. Here is a list of the keyboard/mouse controls:
Key Features
- Play as Scamp and master his ability to literally throw himself across the room. Teleport to your magic orb to ascend great heights and cross great distances.
- Hit enemies with their own magic. Reflect fireballs using your magic pentagram.
- Make bank; collect coins and crystals to unlock new skins while you find a way to free your master.
- Test your wits in a series of puzzles that require quick thinking and even quicker reflexes.
- Enjoy a whimsical story full of humor and charm.
- Take in a beautiful art style with wonderfully rendered characters and breath-taking scenery.
Controllers, Keyboard, and Mouse
This game was originally designed to be played with an Xbox One controller. However, mouse and keyboard may also be used. The controls for both the Xbox One controller and mouse/keyboard may be viewed in-game using the options menu. Here is a list of the keyboard/mouse controls:
- Left Mouse - Throw magic orb.
- Right Mouse - Hover in mid-air.
- WASD - Run forwards, left, backwards, and right.
- Space - Jump and double jump.
- Q - Quick swap with your orb while it is in mid-air.
- E - Teleport to your clone.
- C - Drop a clone at your current position.
- R - Summon a reflective shield (the shield will always reflect projectiles toward your clone).
- F - Interact
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Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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