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Very Positive — 82% positive (140 reviews)
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
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.
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Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access · 2021 · More free games
Embark on an action-packed adventure where you battle through enemies using innovative head jutsu techniques. Collect Skulls and unlock powerful stat buffs in this indie RPG experience by ArcForged, released in 2021.
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).
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Generation 5 Processor or higher
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia Geforce 900 series equivalent or higher.
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
English
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Head 2 Head Announcement
As you all may know, we've taken quite a while on getting to Head 2 Head's 1.0 release. In the meantime, we have worked on focusing the Head 2 Head experience. The roguelike survival mode got too big and scope creep set in. We're approaching Head 2 Head in a new way, keeping most of what was there, but refining the experience to be more enjoyable. There will be more story and lore tucked away to expand the world. We'll also have more unique playable characters ready to go on Launch. With the refactoring of Head 2 Head, we're setting the price at $14.99 for 1.0. This will include online lobbies, revised and updated rollback netcode, story mode for each character, unique moves for each head, and many other fixes and balancing. We hope you're still looking forward to Head 2 Head. We want to to so much more with it. Thank you for sticking with us!Read full article on Community Announcements (arcforged)Patch NotesOfficial
0.9.5 EOS Hotfix
Quick patch to fix an error that prevents ESO from connecting online.Read full article on Community Announcements (arcforged)AnnouncementsOfficial
Head 2 Head 1.0 Release Approaching!
We want to thank everyone who has played Head 2 Head so far in its early access state. All the comments and feedback we've received over the early access period has been very valuable to us. We are nearing the 1.0 release of Head 2 Head and we'd like to talk about some changes that are coming with that. UI Changes With 1.0 coming, we wanted to streamline the UI to look and feel cleaner and more responsive. We've taken some inspiration from some really cool UI from other games and we hope that you enjoy the changes! Skullteria Skullteria will be gems that you can equip to take on your journey through the headless realm. Skullteria contain buffs, magic spells, bonuses and other unique features, but they are persistent across all roguelike modes. You will gain Skullteria Exp whenever you defeat an enemy and they will level up, up to 5 stars, strengthening whatever bonus may be contained. The skullteria system will initially hold stats, but will develop deeper past 1.0. Head Changes With the addition of Skullteria, we've decided to change things about the heads you obtain. Each Head will have their own unique bonus as well as randomly generated bonuses that are rolled whenever you obtain the Head. Head's will also have a random number of Skullteria sockets rolled upon creation. Skullteria sockets are color coordinated, so you can only slot same color Skuklteria into Head sockets. The only exception to this rule is White Skullteria and White sockets. White Skullteria can slot into any socket. Any skullteria can slot into White Head sockets. In addition to all of this, there is a new Head merging system to star your heads up. They no longer automatically star up if you obtain duplicates. You will have to manually select a Head to star up along with a different copy of the same Head at the same star level to sacrifice for the star up. With the randomly generated buffs on heads and rolled skullteria slot colors. In-Game Drops and Currency With the expanding game modes and d...Read full article on Community Announcements (arcforged)Patch NotesOfficial
Head 2 Head: Scarlett Alpha
Scarlett has some new additions to her kit. She's going to be a physical zoner, controlling the screen with her summoned fists and legs. Her summoned appendages are considered projectiles and they do projectile damage. Use this to your advantage in survival mode. Check her out!Read full article on Community Announcements (arcforged)AnnouncementsOfficial
Head 2 Head: Free to Play Roadmap
With Head 2 Head's transition from Paid to Free to play, we're sharing the planned content roadmap for the upcoming life of the game. The majority of these additions are part of the Head to Town option on the main menu. Check out these new functions and how the content they provide! Rhadaenos Fountain --Spend Skull tokens to Roll for heads Headsmith Forge --Spend Bone Chips to add Skullteria slots to heads --Spend Bone Chips to Link available slots --Spend Chromatic orbs to change colors of slots --Smelt heads down for currency Headscendant Tent --Merge Heads to star them up --Headscend heads once they are 5 stars to go beyond up to 10 stars max Headstorian’s Headcase --Donate heads to complete the headcase --Receive rewards based on completion --Receive better rewards based on star level of heads donated Headlympian’s Gym --Level lower bodies up to the highest body’s level by using Sweat Currency Headbroker’s Headexchange --Trade Heads with other players Skull Token Shop --Spend Skull tokens to buy randomized objects. --Spend 1 Skull to refresh store, grows exponentially. --Store cost refreshes every 6 hours back to 1 skull cost. Black Market Shop --Spend a minimum of 100 skulls to buy more rare items --Same refresh options as above. Scarlett’s Bar --Can pick up Contracts to defeat specific enemies in Head Hunter mode. --Ranks up your Head Hunter Level. --Prizes as you rank up as well as when you defeat the marks. Your Room --Pick which character is the one who lives in your room. --See achievements --Check your inventory --Create loadouts --Equip Skullteria These places around town will populate as you explore the depths of Survival/Headhunter mode and encounter the characters who will eventually set up shop. Players who have paid for the game will get to keep the heads and head stars they have already received. The head upgrade system will change soon and will require combining two heads of the same star level together to advance in grade. New ways to improve you...Read full article on Community Announcements (arcforged)
