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Big Helmet Heroes
Developer Exalted Studio
Throw yourself into an epic 3D beat’em up adventure with adorable knights, full of surprising worlds and situations. Grab your buddy and play in 2 player co-op to save the princess, but this is only the beginning! From the Steam store page
179 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
72
Fresh
108 positive · 41 negative
95% range 65–79%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 108 | 41 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 4 | 1 | 18 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
264 of 339 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
69% recommend · 124 yes, 56 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 180 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mostly Positive (874 of 1,158 positive).
Many reviewers note the game is buggy, with issues like controller swapping and crashes. [1][2][3] Some find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, especially after a few hours. [4][5][6]
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- [5]
I would recommend this game only on a sale. Biggest problem I have is that there is no online co-op. Only split screen/remote play and this is unacceptable for a fun side scroller beat em up. After beating the game, there is nothing else to do. The only thing you collect are the characters, and they are just different skins of each other. IDK this game just tries so hard to be Castle Crushers 2.0 but misses the …
- [3]
This game is like a prettier, simpler version of Castle Crashers but with the added bonus of being buggy as all hell. The controller switching bug is by far the most annoying one in the game if you're playing co-op, although the way the game doesn't accept controller input in some menus is also incredibly annoying. Not recommended.
- [10]
this game is wonderful, a real hidden gem, especially for anyone who loves Castle Crashers!! the overall style is very similar, but i honestly enjoyed this one even more, mainly because of the art style and also because it features so many different characters, each with their own unique and creative special ability. these characters are unlocked throughout the levels and act as hidden extras scattered across the …
- [7]
A Perfect Co-Op Beat 'Em Up, But With Some Bugs There was this beat 'em up co-op game, that my partner and I loved playing. I'm not sure I can mention the title, but it was a game where we were crashing castles. ;) Ever since then, we’ve been on the hunt for something on the same level, without any luck. That is, until we stumbled upon Big Helmet Heroes. And let me tell you, this game is exactly what we’ve been …
- [8]
A very nice game to play with a friend or your kids (I played with my daughter). It reminds me of the classic beatem'ups from SNES era. I loved the graphics and the character animations are very nice and polished. The game feels responsive and very intuitive. The only thing is that the game gets a bit repetitive after some hours, but for the price (I bought it on sales), it is more than worth. But again, this game …
Summarised from 34 of the 214 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 10, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
69% of the 180 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Big Helmet Heroes. The complaint that keeps coming up: frequent bugs, including crashes and controller issues. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Reactions
60 of 179 · most liked firstthis game is wonderful, a real hidden gem, especially for anyone who loves Castle Crashers!! the overall style is very similar, but i honestly enjoyed this one even more, mainly because of the art style and also because it features so many different characters, each with their own unique and creative special ability. these characters are unlocked throughout the levels and act as hidden extras scattered across the stages, so instead of collecting useless items or generic collectibles, searching…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Big Helmet Heroes is a brand new hilarious 3D beat em up game. You smash, bash, and crash your way through battles with oversized helmets and weapons. Play as four different character types and unlock 29 hidden heroes on this epic adventure. WATCH : youtu.be/Xy6hDVEmLRg
neutral · AI labelView post →Another bump for our BIG HELMET HEROES let’s play. Reggie & I had a great time playing this couch co-op 3D beat em up game. It’s currently on sale $19.99 (Switch / PS5 / Xbox / Stream) — WATCH : youtu.be/Xy6hDVEmLRg
neutral · AI labelView post →Too many bugs and glitches that must have to be fix ...at this point developers should have figure out problems...looks to me that they developed the game but never played to see its is something wrong...shame on this company.....
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is kind of like Castle Crashers in 3d. There are 4 playable classes with a total of 29 different heroes to choose from. Good variety of levels that present different types of environments to bash and crash your way through. Overall fun to play in local co-op but not much side things to find and its mostly bashing and crashing. We encountered several bugs that have not been fixed: Controllers will randomly swap P1 and P2 Level 13 has no audio Stuff clips through walls Sometimes you will…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I would recommend this game only on a sale. Biggest problem I have is that there is no online co-op. Only split screen/remote play and this is unacceptable for a fun side scroller beat em up. After beating the game, there is nothing else to do. The only thing you collect are the characters, and they are just different skins of each other. IDK this game just tries so hard to be Castle Crushers 2.0 but misses the mark. The combat is really fun, but you don't unlock anything further to spice it…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Easy-going Castle Crashers-like Pretty straightforward but also buggy It's ok-ish at reduced price
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A Perfect Co-Op Beat 'Em Up, But With Some Bugs There was this beat 'em up co-op game, that my partner and I loved playing. I'm not sure I can mention the title, but it was a game where we were crashing castles. ;) Ever since then, we’ve been on the hunt for something on the same level, without any luck. That is, until we stumbled upon Big Helmet Heroes. And let me tell you, this game is exactly what we’ve been looking for all these years! It’s a fun, colorful co-op beat 'em up with plenty of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Is anyone else playing Big Helmet Heroes, an absolute gem of a game? ⚔️ #gaymer
positive · AI labelView post →fun little game! while playing the tutorial I wished I could play this with my girlfriend which makes me sad because I have no girlfriend. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →double feature!!! Showing off the NEW FREE GAME from @pocketmoon.games and then more co-op Big Helmet Heroes later 🪖 live now ✨ twitch.tv/justfaelia
neutral · AI labelView post →February 2026 Humble Choice: Resident Evil Village, Date Everything, Core Keeper and more. https://www.humblebundle.com/membership/home | Game Name | Steam Link | |-----------------------------|------------| | Resident Evil Village | https://store.steampowered.com/app/1196590/Resident_Evil_Village/ | | Date Everything | https://store.steampowered.com/app/2201320/Date_Everything/ | | Core Keeper |…
neutral · AI labelView post →Cannot recommend this game enough. Tons of fun (especially in co-op mode). There are still bugs around (i.e. during the final boss battle in level 13) but overall a solid game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A very nice game to play with a friend or your kids (I played with my daughter). It reminds me of the classic beatem'ups from SNES era. I loved the graphics and the character animations are very nice and polished. The game feels responsive and very intuitive. The only thing is that the game gets a bit repetitive after some hours, but for the price (I bought it on sales), it is more than worth. But again, this game is fun to play with another person. And it runs perfetly on Steam Deck (I am…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unfinished, crap game, full of bugs Why did you add exalted difficulty in the game after beating hard? Do you think this is one of those games people want to play more than once? Just add the damn difficulty straight up, this is not a fking story game that I would want to start again If you really wanna add exalted difficulty, why not fix your game? 1/3 times I die it's because of a bug Why do some normal, small enemies deal the same damage as a boss? Why some useless enemies die in 100…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cute little fighting game, the kids love it. The big advantage here is that you can attack in all directions, and don't have to worry about depth, unlike in many of the classic beat-em-ups. The levels feel a bit uneven in style, and some levels are too hard even on "Easy" difficulty (the two labyrinth levels!) - but it's still good fun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Upcoming beat'em up Big Helmet Heroes is getting a physical edition for Nintendo Switch and PS5 featuring a new case, art book, stickers, and more. Find out more: www.simplegamer.co.uk/big-helmet-h... #indiegames #indiedev #nintendo #ps5 @exaltedstudio.com @meridiemgames.bsky.social
neutral · AI labelView post →Big Helmet Heroes is a cute and gorgeous beat 'em up - play solo or co-op - launching next month for PC and consoles. Details: www.simplegamer.co.uk/cute-beam-em... @exaltedstudio.com @dearvillagers.com #cozygaming #indiegames #indiedevs
neutral · AI labelView post →This game is good, but it's not worth the full price. It becomes boring and repetitive after a while, and it lacks polish in several areas. Some of the issues and annoyances I encountered: * Objects often block the camera and obscure your character (pillars, trees, doorways, and even the cheering squad). * In maze levels, both players and enemies can attack through walls. * Jumping while sliding cancels your momentum. * Picked-up objects float in the air when dropped on moving platforms. * The…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the many ingame loading screen hints such as "don't forget to switch on yout TV" and "be kind, it's free", or "shielded characters are dangerous too, aren't they so cool?" was "leave a review if you want to help the devs", so here it is! Mind you, they didn't say "if you like the game". But we do like the game! If you like oldschool LEGO games combat with buttonmashing that feels good when you hit something, this game is exactly that feeling, except the gameplay is nothing but that…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is like a prettier, simpler version of Castle Crashers but with the added bonus of being buggy as all hell. The controller switching bug is by far the most annoying one in the game if you're playing co-op, although the way the game doesn't accept controller input in some menus is also incredibly annoying. Not recommended.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Boring. Simple mechanics that are fun for maybe hour, then it is just more of the same.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →New Indie game tonight! Big Helmet Heroes! Streaming at 9:30EST. See you there! www.youtube.com/live/ESA-dF2... #IndieGame #IndieGaming #IndieGames #BigHelmetHeroes @exaltedstudio.com
neutral · AI labelView post →I am very disappointed with the full release of this game. We played the demo, and I could have sworn we played with each other. Now the game is released, and there is not online co-op....not even on the same network. Come get me when I can play with my hubby at least!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very fun game if you like beat'm up genre. Good choise to relax with your kid after hard day. Good graficks and fun gameplay.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Big Helmet Heroes, developed by Exalted Studio and published by Dear Villagers, is a vibrant and whimsical 3D beat 'em up that draws inspiration from classic titles like Castle Crashers while infusing its own unique charm and humor. Released on February 6, 2025, the game offers players a chance to embark on a fantastical adventure filled with quirky characters, imaginative levels, and a lighthearted narrative. Set in a world where knights don oversized helmets, players take on the role of one…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm enjoying this game very much. It's a great co-op that I can play with my kids.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game cannot be played locally with 2 controllers. The controller is properly connecting to the computer as I can take screenshots from within the game using the controller. But I cannot change the menu selection or enter the game using the controller. Using remote play together I managed to get it working with a controller connected to each side. As a game that advertises itself as "made for couch co-op" and has a screen on launch that says "better with a controller" this is kinda sad that…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →1st CTHULOOT patch live! (1.0.1) Fixing bugs you may have seen in @origasky.bsky.social stream 😗 Thank you to our first players, your support is invaluable! Oh, and did you know that you can buy the game as a bundle with the brilliant Big Helmet Heroes? 💖 store.steampowered.com/bundle/51072...
neutral · AI labelView post →BIG HELMET HEROES - Launch trailer. I was quite skeptical of the game, but SwitchUp reviewed it and liked the game quite a bit. Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0w3epzVxqo
neutral · AI labelView post →Verdict: Big Helmet Heroes feels like Castle Crashers® in 3D graphics, yet lacking most of the things that made the second game such a hit. I have no issue recommending in on sale if you want to get a solid beat’em up that plays it a bit too safe. + Positives + + Steam achievements (21, 2 playthroughs) + Really solid Beat’em up + Couch co-op (2 player only) + 4 classes of heroes (the Warrior, the Brute, the Rogue and the Monk) + Each hero has a unique ultimate ability + 29 heroes to pick…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nice little game, had fun. However price feels very steep with 25 bucks.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not a bad game. I think it would be better in co-op. It seems that they just tried to do a more graphical castle crashers. Issue is that they used Unreal engine which means it looks great but crashes (happened to me). There are 20 levels in total. The heavy weapons just sucked in general since the amount of damage compared to how slow they are feel just weak. Would still recommend the game as a co-op game but I think it will be short in general as you can see how long it took for me to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fast paced action brawler for 2 player coop. It's frantic, and fun to look at for a few minutes, but it's already getting repetitive. The fun comes from finding and unlocking different characters to play at. Perhaps. That is fine. The only issue is that a) some are objectively better/stronger than others for most fights, and b) since the combat is just so frantic and fast-paced, it doesn't really matter who you play as, since most enemies are just ... wheat. And bosses don't have that much…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →bug where if you play 2 players one of them will just stop working while in any level.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game for duo. We had a lot of fun playing in local coop. With it would be longer than 8h.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great games but it's just that the longer it goes on, the more repetitive it becomes, which makes it boring.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bought this game because thet said in the last update they added local coop of keyboard and controller but it didn't work but other than that the game looks good just not worth it for me without that future
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Big Helmet Heroes is a great little beat-em-up to jump into with a friend. It gave off some Castle Crashers vibes but it’s got its own personality, and that’s part of what makes it so fun. The characters (and even the enemies) are delightfully expressive, giving the game a playful tone between all the smashing. Combat feels satisfying as you work your way through waves of baddies, and the occasional boss fight adds a nice bit of challenge—though there was one level that hit us with a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[url=store.steampowered.com/app/2397250/Big_Helmet_Heroes/]Big Helmet Heroes features a collection of cute heroes with good humour. Despite a few negative issues, the game is a lot of fun as a whole. It never takes itself seriously with these little knights reminiscent of kids in elaborate costumes, and is great for mindless local co-op fun. Looks great, plays great. My son and I chuckled regularly and we had a generally good time. Positive Great parody-type, clean humour Cute heroes with…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fan of Castle Crashers or Beat Em Ups in general? Try this game out! Really fun and super underrated!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kind of plays like a modern castle crashers but none will live up to that great game. Fun coop.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Issues where player 1 and 2 controllers swap randomly but only in the first level you play after opening the game, afterwards you get stuck with whatever the game decided on. Level 13 or something has no sound at all. Otherwise it's pretty fun. Wish they would fix these huge bugs.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is a technical mess. There is a game breaking bug that randomly swaps Player 1 and Player 2 controls mid level.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Try to boot up game. game says to disable steam input cause it recognizes my controller. open game. game does NOT in fact recognize my controller. disable steam input. I can now navigate menus, but cant click anything with my controller. Go to options. set my specific controller as the control scheme. hit 'apply'. nothing changes. restart game with steam input still disabled despite the game still telling me NOT to do this. game is finally playable with controller. 20 minutes in, get…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played for a bit, and the comments are right.. It's very boring and the same thing over and over You fight enemies>Find secret heroes> repeat. But It's still fun, It's not a bad game.. It'll be alot better if you have some friends, but the thing is. There's room to grow, It's a new franchise after all. The combat is extremely smooth and enjoyable, the only thing about it is that it's very shallow and not very indepth.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its a Cozy Beat 'Em Up Game with Very Poppy Graphics, Smooth Game Mechanics and a Variety of Characters to Play with... This Game is Really FUN if you have a Chaotic Partner with You to Play this with...I played it with my Brother and we had a Blast with this One... Definitely Recommended... My Rating :- 8/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game has a lot of cutesy mechanics and characters and I can see it being fun for young gamers. I however find the game to just be a slog very quickly.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →great for younger kids. the move set is pretty limited but gameplay is smooth.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Another episode of One Hour In is live! I played a game called Big Helmet Heroes for one hour, and this video is a summary of my experience. Enjoy the cute vibes! www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b1X...
positive · AI labelView post →Had potential but you have to remote play
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I had so much fun playing with my bros and my girlfriend
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played with my 5-year old boy and we had a blast!! it's rare to have this couch coop fun nowadays. This game is a gem.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I want you to understand something about me: I have played a lot of video games. I have rescued a lot of princesses. I have punched a lot of enemies in the face. I thought I had seen it all. Then I put on the helmet. These are not small helmets. These are not sensible, OSHA-approved helmets. These helmets are cosmically large. Structurally questionable. The knights wearing them should, by all laws of physics, be tipping face-first into the dirt at all times. And yet they run. They fight. They…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game is good but few contents too much of character but there not different (only 4 types move set with 7 types of Ultimate skill) good for sale and play with remote play together no value to play loop end game in 6 hrs maze map so confuse
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game forces you to use different characters, but don't explain how to USE the new character?? Uhh.. And for some reason a character swinging two weapons is slower than just one large weapon. No explanation of any moves specific to the new character. Just... ok, now you're the new guy. GLHFLDD. I played for like... 20 minutes and it's already boring. Might be more fun multiplayer for a little while anyway. As far as I can tell there's no leveling (RPG) interaction, no skills, no…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →First crash after 25 minutes! impressive!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Me and my wife both love it playing coop.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →9/10 Lazy Review: Castle Crashers for fans of Little Big Planet/ Sackboy=🔥🏆❤️ +: The animation is killer (story breaks), & the game has a claymation-esque look to it. It’s a straightforward beat-‘em-up, with some modern twists. Starts a little slow, but unlocking tons of characters with different creative movesets as you progress spices things up quickly! Saving caged characters makes you play as them (think “BroForce”), but you have a hotkey to swap out characters at will…if you can keep…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Our friends from @exaltedstudio.com have just released their amazing and wacky Couch co-op game Big Helmet Heroes! Check it out! 😍 store.steampowered.com/app/2397250/... (Made in Montpellier 🌞)
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