Hand In Hand

Split-screen puzzle platformer where separated characters help each other progress

MaxMedia · Published by Games Harbor · Released Nov 30, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 87% of 97
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; May 10, 2024
Minimum PC: HD 2600; 2 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Hand In Hand?

This 2D puzzle platformer follows two soulmates separated by evil in a fairytale forest. You move through levels, passing keys and objects between the characters' separate areas to solve puzzles. You control both characters simultaneously in single-player or share control with a local co-op partner.

For you if...

+you prefer short adventures suited to a couple of evenings
+you enjoy a calm pace in a fantasy setting

Not for you if...

−you want complex puzzles that stay challenging throughout

What players say

87% of 97 reviews are positive

Players praise the visuals and cooperative puzzle-solving. Recent complaints cite the lack of native online co-op, boss fights that leave a partner watching, and terrain bugs that trap characters or let them fall through the map.

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Hand In Hand system requirements

Minimum: HD 2600, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 /ATI Radeon HD 2600
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0

Does Hand In Hand have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online and split-screen and LAN. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Hand In Hand run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 41
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does Hand In Hand use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam