Haiki

About

Haiki is a brutal platformer where you’ll jump, switch colors, and dodge lasers across four worlds. With 80 levels ranging from simple to maddeningly difficult, every misstep sends you back to the start. The controls are tight and responsive, but the challenge is relentless. Speedrun mode adds extra punishment for those seeking a true test, while collectible hats, completely useless but oddly satisfying, dot the levels. What sets Haiki apart is its no-holds-barred difficulty and absurd humor. The story, which involves reclaiming your body from a headless baron, is equal parts ridiculous and charming. It sits at 7.5/10 on user reviews after a year of play, with 1,000 players praising its tight mechanics and punishing fun. Available on PC, Linux, and Mac since June 2021, it’s a title that divides opinions but keeps you coming back for one more try, even as you curse its existence.

Storyline

Die, die and die again until your reflexes are sharp enough to face the headless Baron and get your body back. Or lose your head forever. Want to get ahead? Get a hat! Collect dapper, dashing and dandy hats on your journey up from the gutter. How do the hats help Haiki on his quest? They don't. AT ALL. They're just hats.