Haiki

Richard Hörnig · Application Systems Heidelberg

Released: Oct 26, 2021
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Last updated: 17 Sep 2026, 02:00 GMT

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21 Aug 2025Developer post
Haiki: Dev insights & gameplay - ASH GAMES 40 Years Anniversary Sale
Event Information We're part of the ASH GAMES 40 Years Anniversary Sale Event from Aug. 19 - Sep. 2. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements. Dev insights & gameplay Richard will have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We intro
20 Aug 2025Developer post
Haiki: Dev insights & gameplay - ASH GAMES 40 Years Anniversary Sale
Event Information We're part of the ASH GAMES 40 Years Anniversary Sale Event from Aug. 19 - Sep. 2. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements. Dev insights & gameplay Richard will have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We intro
29 Aug 2023Developer post
Haiki: Dev insights & gameplay - ASH GAMES Sale 2023
Event Information Haiki is part of the ASH Games Publisher Sale from August 23 - August 31. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements. Dev insights & gameplay Richard will have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the
29 Aug 2023Developer post
Haiki: Dev insights & gameplay - ASH GAMES Sale 2023
Event Information Haiki is part of the ASH Games Publisher Sale from August 23 - August 31. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements. Dev insights & gameplay Richard will have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the
29 Aug 2023Developer post
Haiki: Dev insights & gameplay - ASH GAMES Sale 2023
Event Information Haiki is part of the ASH Games Publisher Sale from August 23 - August 31. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements. Dev insights & gameplay Richard will have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the
27 Apr 2022Developer post
Haiki fully compatible with Steam Deck
Precision jump on Steam Deck! Great news: Haiki is now fully compatible with Steam Deck, fully supports the gamepad and is a lot of fun on your couch! Haiki feels very much at home on Steam Deck!
17 Feb 2022Developer post
Games Made in Germany 2022 - Haiki: Dev insights & gameplay
Event Information We're part of the Games Made in Germany 2022 Event from February 14- February 17. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements. Dev insights & gameplay Richard will have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introd
23 Nov 2021Developer post
Update 23 November 2021
Added: - Added a button to reset level and speedrun data in the gameplay settings Fixed: - Added some missing localizations - Fixed level 74 and level 72
27 Oct 2021Developer post
Haiki released! Halloween Special activated
Haiki released! We are very happy to say that Haiki is finally released. We want to thank everyone supporting us on this long journey! Halloween Special And it is just before Halloween. So we have added a nice seasonal feature that is only available between now and Nov. 5th. Go s
23 Sep 2021Developer post
Introducing new area: Castle (Update September 23rd)
Introducing new area: Castle (Update September 23rd) Five more levels Introducing new area: Castle We are headed for the release of the game in October. We are going to raise the price to $12.99/10.49 Euros/£10.79 on Friday Sept. 23rd 8:00 pm CET. Last chance to get it for the Ea
Introducing new area: Castle (Update September 23rd)
Five more levels
Introducing new area: Castle
We are headed for the release of the game in October. We are going to raise the price to $12.99/10.49 Euros/£10.79 on Friday Sept. 23rd 8:00 pm CET. Last chance to get it for the Early Access price.
Current Features of the Early Access version
65 levels
Collectible hats for the truly awesome
Four areas
Early Access speedrun leaderboards
Fun streams to watch:

Streamer Link Language

fernyescobar -> twitch.tv Spanish
Crian05 -> youtube.com German
Crian05 -> youtube.com German
Crian05 -> youtube.com German
Crian05 -> youtube.com German

The final version will include:
Fast-paced, intuitive, limb-free platforming
80 levels, from EASY to PURE HELL
A story that makes Shakespeare look like an idiot
Speedrun mode for the truly hardcore
Collectible hats for the truly awesome
Four different areas
Release of final version: October 26
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09 Sep 2021Developer post

Five more levels (Update September 9th)

Five more levels (Update September 9th) Five more levels Current Features of the Early Access version 60 levels Collectible hats for the truly awesome Three areas Early Access speedrun leaderboards Fun streams to watch: Streamer Link Language Crian05 -> youtube.com German Cria

26 Aug 2021Developer post

Five more levels (Update August 26th)

Five more levels (Update August 26th) Five more levels Current Features of the Early Access version 55 levels Collectible hats for the truly awesome Three areas Fun streams to watch: Streamer Link Language Philaxes -> twitch.tv French Crian05 -> youtube.com German Crian05 -

12 Aug 2021Developer post
Introducing new area: City (Update August 12th)
Introducing new area: City (Update August 12th) Five more levels Introducing new area: City The changes in more detail Removed the level selection button from the ingame pause menu and the main menu button is now always visible Current Features of the Early Access version 50 leve
Introducing new area: City (Update August 12th)
Five more levels
Introducing new area: City
The changes in more detail
Removed the level selection button from the ingame pause menu and the main menu button is now always visible
Current Features of the Early Access version
50 levels
Collectible hats for the truly awesome
Three areas
Early Access speedrun leaderboards
The final version will include:
80 levels, from EASY to PURE HELL
A story that makes Shakespeare look like an idiot
Speedrun mode for the truly hardcore
Collectible hats for the truly awesome
Four different areas
Future updates
Over the next few months, we're aiming to release a new version of Haiki biweekly every second Thursday. We have prepared a lot of assets already and we are very confident that we can meet that goal.
Future updates: August 26th, September 9th, September 23rd, Release of final version: October 7th
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30 Jul 2021Developer post
Dreamhack Beyond 2021 - Haiki: Dev insights & gameplay
Event Information We're part of the Dreamhack Beyond 2021 Event from July 24- July 31. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements. Dev insights & gameplay Richard will have a chat with Volker (ASHGAMES). We introduce the devel

29 Jul 2021Developer post

Collectible hats for the truly awesome (Update July 29th)

Collectible hats for the truly awesome (Update July 29th) From now on - hats for all past and all future levels! Yeah! Volunteer for extra pain and take a detour collecting hats! The changes in more detail Spawn position of level 38 was wrongly placed Bug fixes Several smaller bu

15 Jul 2021Developer post

Five more levels (Update July 15th)

Five more levels (Update July 15th) Five more levels The changes in more detail Added additional statistics in speedrun mode to compare your best and current speedrun up to the current level. At the end of each level, the difference to your best time is now displayed instead of t

01 Jul 2021Developer post

Five more levels (Update July 1st)

Five more levels (Update July 1st) Five more levels Current Features of the Early Access version 40 levels Two areas Early Access speedrun leaderboards The changes in more detail Quick restart after finishing a level is no longer available in speedrun mode Some changes to the lev

17 Jun 2021Developer post

Early Access speedrun leaderboards (a new one every update) (Update June 17th)

Early Access speedrun leaderboards (a new one every update) (Update June 17th) Five more levels Early Access speedrun leaderboards (a new one every update) The changes in more detail Jump height is now more dependent on how long the jump button is pressed Lasers now have a backgr

Early Access speedrun leaderboards (a new one every update) (Update June 17th)

Five more levels
Early Access speedrun leaderboards (a new one every update)

The changes in more detail

Jump height is now more dependent on how long the jump button is pressed
Lasers now have a background and move slightly for better distinction between visible and invisible
The frequency for playing the sound for "Hidden Death" has been reduced
Speed to skip the story increased
Level 26 and 30 swapped
Major changes in level design for levels 26, 25, 21 and 18
Minor changes in level design for levels 30, 29, 27, 24, 19, 14, 13, 11, 10, 9, 8, 6, 4, 3 and 2
Changed design of color wheel and time display (please comment in Steam forum)

Bug fixes

Changing a setting (e.g. master volume) could also change a setting in a different menu.
Level 27: Jumping into the abyss did not necessarily lead to death
Language selection "French" or "Italian" set the language to "English" by mistake
The time for the last attempt is still visible after death
Particles of the color switching could still appear after a restart

Current Features of the Early Access version

35 levels
Two areas
Early Access speedrun leaderboards

Fun streams to watch:

Streamer	Link	Language
Yamiiy	-> twitch.tv	Spanish
ChampiLouve	-> twitch.tv	French
Timmsy	-> twitch.tv	English
Crian05	-> youtube.com	German
Tankkles	-> twitch.tv	English
Wsnake2015	-> twitch.tv	Italian
Betoalln	-> twitch.tv	Brazilian Portuguese
LikFik	-> twitch.tv	Spanish
Alghaesia	-> twitch.tv	Spanish
Spradonlevy	-> twitch.tv	Turkish
AchievementHuntersAnon	-> twitch.tv	English
reciife	-> twitch.tv	French
Xop0	-> twitch.tv	Russian
JuicestainHD	-> twitch.tv	English

The final version will include:

80 levels, from EASY to PURE HELL
A story that makes Shakespeare look like an idiot
Speedrun mode for the truly hardcore
Collectible hats for the truly awesome
Four different areas

Coming Early Access update July 1st

Five more levels

Future updates

Over the next few months, we're aiming to release a new version of Haiki biweekly every second Thursday. We have prepared a lot of assets already and we are very confident that we can meet that goal.

Future updates: July 1st, July 15th, July 29th, August 12th, August 26th, September 9th, September 23rd

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04 Jun 2021GamingOnLinux
Haiki is a brutal precision-platformer where you play as a severed head
You got decapitated and now you're on a quest to defeat the slash-happy Baron Nohead, Haiki has a somewhat amusing setup and the platforming is great. Read the full article here:
03 Jun 2021Developer post
Early Access Milestone Plan
Early Access Milestone Plan We're happy to announce that Haiki is now available on Steam Early Access. Here is our plan: Over the next few months, we're aiming to release a new version of Haiki biweekly every second Thursday. We have prepared a lot of assets already and we are ve
Early Access Milestone Plan
We're happy to announce that Haiki is now available on Steam Early Access. Here is our plan:
Over the next few months, we're aiming to release a new version of Haiki biweekly every second Thursday. We have prepared a lot of assets already and we are very confident that we can meet that goal.
Updates will include new levels as well as other improvements and new features.
The final version will include:
80 levels, from EASY to PURE HELL
A story that makes Shakespeare look like an idiot
Speedrun mode for the truly hardcore
Collectible hats for the truly awesome
Four different areas
Here's what we're starting with:
30 levels
Two areas
Coming Early Access update June 17th
Five more levels
EA leaderboards (a new one every update)
Future updates
June 17th, July 1st, July 15th, July 29th, August 12th, August 26th, September 9th, September 23rd
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Precision jump on Steam Deck!

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Haiki released!

Halloween Special

Introducing new area: Castle (Update September 23rd)

Current Features of the Early Access version

Fun streams to watch:

The final version will include:

Release of final version: October 26

Five more levels (Update September 9th)

Current Features of the Early Access version

Fun streams to watch:

The final version will include:

Future updates

Five more levels (Update August 26th)

Current Features of the Early Access version

Fun streams to watch:

The final version will include:

Future updates

Introducing new area: City (Update August 12th)

The changes in more detail

Current Features of the Early Access version

The final version will include:

Future updates

Event Information

Dev insights & gameplay

Collectible hats for the truly awesome (Update July 29th)

The changes in more detail

Bug fixes

Current Features of the Early Access version

Fun streams to watch:

The final version will include:

Coming Early Access update August 12th

Future updates

Five more levels (Update July 15th)

The changes in more detail

Current Features of the Early Access version

Fun streams to watch:

The final version will include:

Coming Early Access update July 29th

Future updates

Five more levels (Update July 1st)

Current Features of the Early Access version

The changes in more detail

Bug fixes

Fun streams to watch:

The final version will include:

Five more levels (Update July 15th)

Future updates

Early Access speedrun leaderboards (a new one every update) (Update June 17th)

The changes in more detail

Bug fixes

Current Features of the Early Access version

Fun streams to watch:

The final version will include:

Coming Early Access update July 1st

Future updates

Early Access Milestone Plan

Updates will include new levels as well as other improvements and new features.

The final version will include:

Here's what we're starting with:

Coming Early Access update June 17th

Future updates