
Headlatch
A game made in one week for Jingle Jam 2025 with the theme "If you can't beat them, join them" <3
Headlatch is a retro game found on an abandoned game console where you play as a parasite who can eat the bad vibes of your host. Complete 3 levels and save the world (or something like that).
CONTROLS
A D / Arrow Keys - Move left and right
S / Down Key - Crouch / Hide
Space - Jump
Space in air when next to wall - Climb
E - Latch
Controls while latched:
W S / Arrow Keys - Move up and down
CREDITS
Everything made/coded by Tricky (TricksterArt), except:
Music by Eric Matyas
| Updated | 2 hours ago |
| Published | 11 days ago |
| Status | Released |
| Platforms | HTML5, Windows |
| Author | TricksterArt |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Made with | GameMaker |
| Tags | 2D, Arcade, Horror, No AI, Pixel Art, Retro, Singleplayer |
Install instructions
Download and run the .exe
Sorry about download only, HTML didn't work :(
You can now play in the browser, what a treat!





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