Airhead

Name: Airhead
Rating: 8 (62 reviews)

Developer: Octato

Publisher: HandyGames

Feb 12, 2024

Visual

2.5D
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
non linear

Combat

no combat

Features

multiple endings

Themes

post apocalyptic
Sci-Fi

Sub-Genre

puzzle heavy

Summary

Help a small body save a head-like organism full of air, from a leak that threatens its life. Explore their Metroidvania-style world and overcome challenging environmental puzzles to find the key to the head's survival.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- GOG
Nintendo
- Switch
PlayStation
- PS5
- PS4
Xbox
- Series X|S
- One

Resources

Links

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- Differences
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- Differences
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- Differences
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- multiple endings
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
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Airhead

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