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Is King of the Hat worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Small groups of 2–4 players who want competitive local party matches
- Platform-fighting fans who prefer attacks centered on thrown objects
- Players seeking short competitive sessions with adjustable rules and stage hazards
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a story-driven campaign or a large single-player adventure
- Those who prefer predictable platforming rather than matches built around sudden defeats from hat placement
- Groups larger than four players
Our take on King of the Hat
Instead of treating the character as the main source of offense and defense, the game places each player’s life inside a throwable hat. Attacking, blocking, baiting, and even surviving depend on managing that separate object, while jumping on an opponent’s hat ends the encounter.
What is King of the Hat?
King of the Hat is a 2D party platformer for 2–4 players in which hats serve as weapons, shields, and the source of each character’s life.
Players throw hats to attack or lure opponents, while a thrown hat catches fire and cannot be harmed during that state. Jumping on another player’s hat defeats them, making hat placement central to each encounter. Matches can use altered rules, power-ups, and stage hazards. The game supports competitive two-player play and allows a friend to join through Friendpass at no additional charge. Its basic controls are intended for quick pickup, while the same hat mechanics support more involved matches between two players.
How King of the Hat plays
- 01Hat-based combat
- Thrown hats can damage opponents, block incoming attacks, or draw enemies into vulnerable positions.
- 02Flaming hat state
- A hat becomes untouchable while it is airborne and burning.
- 03Custom match rules
- Players can modify match conditions, add power-ups, and use hazards built into the stages.
- 04Friendpass access
- A friend can join a session without buying another copy.
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King of the Hat: platforms & release
Is King of the Hat worth it?
It is worth it if: small groups of 2–4 players who want competitive local party matches. Skip it if: players seeking a story-driven campaign or a large single-player adventure.
Where can I download King of the Hat?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens King of the Hat's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is King of the Hat on?
Windows and macOS.
