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Hearth Heads
Drop pixel heads, merge matching companions, and start playing Hearth Heads in seconds.
ByN0p3ReleasedLink checked Oct 16, 2026
How to play Hearth Heads
- Mouse: move to aim, click to drop.
- Touchscreen: drag to aim, release to drop.
- When the dice is charged, click or tap it to roll.
- Keep the stack below the top line to stay in the game.
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About Hearth Heads
What is Hearth Heads?
Hearth Heads is a short, casual physics-merge puzzle game by N0p3. You drop pixel-art heads into a well, then combine matching tiers as they bump and roll together. It runs directly in a browser through itch.io, with desktop play or sideways phone play. The game supports English and Simplified Chinese, and it is singleplayer. Its compact format makes it easy to open for a quick session without installing anything.
How a run of Hearth Heads plays
A run of Hearth Heads starts with a simple choice: move your cursor or finger to aim, then drop the next head into the well. Matching heads merge into the next companion, while physics sends the growing pile rolling, bouncing, and stacking. Stay below the top line to keep playing; crossing it ends the run. Your aim is to build upward through the companion tiers and discover all 10 entries in the merge codex.
Why Hearth Heads is worth a try
The hook in Hearth Heads is its playful mix of merge-puzzle planning and unpredictable physics. Heads do not simply vanish into tidy matches; they roll, bounce, and create a living pile that can rescue or ruin a placement. Every 20 merges also charges a d30 roll, letting you shake the well, clear the smallest heads, or turn the current head into a wildcard. That gives each run a small strategic reset button.
Who will enjoy Hearth Heads
Hearth Heads suits casual players who want a short browser session, puzzle fans who enjoy tidy goals with messy physics, and collectors chasing all 10 companions. It is singleplayer, easy to start, and built around quick drops rather than a long campaign. The game is released, but its bite-sized format means expectations should stay compact: this is a focused merge challenge, not a huge progression system.
FAQ
Hearth Heads FAQ
Is Hearth Heads free to play?
Yes. Hearth Heads is listed as free on itch.io, so you can play it in your browser without paying. It is a compact singleplayer puzzle game built for quick sessions.
Who made Hearth Heads?
N0p3 made Hearth Heads. The itch.io page credits N0p3 as the author. The page also describes the game as AI-assisted across code, graphics, and sounds.
Where can I play Hearth Heads?
You can play Hearth Heads directly on its itch.io page in a desktop browser or with a phone held sideways. No installation is needed, and the game includes English and Simplified Chinese language options.
How do you play Hearth Heads?
Aim with the mouse and click to drop, or drag on a touchscreen and release. Matching tiers merge, and you keep the stack below the top line. A charged dice roll can shake the well, clear the smallest heads, or make the current head a wildcard.
Is Hearth Heads like a survivors-like game?
Not exactly. It is a puzzle game centered on dropping and merging physics-driven heads, not a survivors-like. It may appeal to survivors-like fans who enjoy short sessions and collecting companions, but its core is merge-puzzle play.
Is Hearth Heads finished or still in development?
Hearth Heads is marked Released on itch.io. The listed page does not describe it as early access or in development, so it is presented as a finished release. It is still intentionally short and focused.