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

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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

#36 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 Oct 7, 2026

loved it

Recommended Oct 6, 2026

I'm here to support. 3 years later and we get a sequel? I'm in, ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥!

Recommended Oct 4, 2026

very nice game

Recommended Oct 3, 2026

Pretty fun game to pass some time between activities, recommended

Recommended Sep 28, 2026

I don't think that's how you're supposed to shake someone's hand...

Recommended Sep 27, 2026

It's a free puzzle game about getting two little hands to shake. You move the hands around each level, pushing things around and figuring out how to get them together. The puzzles start off simple, but some of them get surprisingly tricky and had me staring at the screen for a while. It's cute and has a nice, relaxing presentation. There are 30 puzzles in total, and you can play alone or with a friend in local co-op. Not much more to say about it. It's a free quirky little puzzle game. Doesn't hurt to give this game a try.

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