Yes — Handshakes is free to play, so you can install and play it without buying anything.

Is Handshakes Steam Deck verified?

Yes. Valve has tested Handshakes and rates it Verified: it runs well on Steam Deck out of the box, with default controls and readable text.

Can I play Handshakes on Mac?

Yes. Handshakes has a native macOS version on Steam.

Does Handshakes have co-op?

Yes — Steam lists Handshakes with split-screen co-op.

Is Handshakes on PC Game Pass?

No — Handshakes is not on PC Game Pass right now.

Handshakes

Name: Handshakes
Brand: Pet Pumpkin
Availability: InStock

Pet Pumpkin · January 13, 2023 · Puzzle, Sokoban, Casual, 2D, Cute

Handshakes is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.

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Handshakes price

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About Handshakes

✦ AI summary

Handshakes is a charming puzzle game where you guide two hands to meet in a satisfying handshake across increasingly clever challenges. Whether solo or with a friend sharing controls, it strikes the perfect balance between brain-teasing puzzles and relaxed, enjoyable gameplay.

Handshakes is a short and sweet puzzler where you must guide two hands towards their goal of a warm, firm handshake.

Play by yourself, or share your keyboard/controller with a friend and play through 30 puzzles that are designed to stretch your brain, not strain it.

Handshakes — game info

Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck: Verified
Player modes: Single-player, Co-op, Split screen
Controller: Full controller support
PC Game Pass: Not included

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Handshakes in the rankings

#35 best rated Steam game of 2023

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Hand is a free puzzle game that players praise for being fun, beginner-friendly, and respectfully brief without wasting time, with clever level titles that hint at solutions and satisfying moments when puzzles click into place. Some players find the dual-character control scheme (WASD and arrow keys) a bit cumbersome and feel the game has a mobile game quality that doesn't quite suit Steam, though this doesn't significantly detract from the experience for most.

Recommended Sep 1, 2026

A short hand puzzle with a brutal speedrun and fun!

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Recommended Sep 15, 2026

played with the wife. splendid.

Recommended Sep 14, 2026

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Recommended Sep 14, 2026

Handshakes is a sort of Sokoban puzzle game with cute/clean graphics, pleasant if repetitive music, and decent enough puzzles that evolve along a well enough paced curve, while also threatening to give me a bit of a headache in the final third of it. It's free so it's absolutely worth a shot if you're into these kinds of games. I enjoyed it but, as with most puzzlers, it kinda made me want to hit my head against something in the best possible way.

Recommended Sep 3, 2026

fun little game to spend like an hour or two on, not very hard but can get you thinking will play the sequel

Recommended Aug 27, 2026

pretty good

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