Handshakes

A puzzle game about guiding two hands into a handshake

Pet Pumpkin, Damaskino, Trumpetguy · Published by Pet Pumpkin · Released Jan 13, 2023

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 99% of 3,221
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 100% of 23 in 30 days
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 month ago; Sep 21, 2026
Minimum PC: Integrated will do just f…; 1 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Handshakes?

Handshakes is a free, top-down puzzle game with 30 puzzles. You move two hands until they can shake, playing alone or sharing a keyboard or controller with a friend.

For you if...

+you like puzzles with a relaxed pace

Not for you if...

−you want a puzzle game that lasts a long time

What players say

99% of 3,221 reviews are positive · 100% of 23 in the last 30 days

Players praise the puzzle ideas and describe the tone as charming and wholesome.

Screenshots and trailer

Handshakes system requirements

Minimum: Integrated will do just f…, 1 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7+
Processor: You'll need a processor, nothing fancy though :)
Graphics: Integrated will do just fine.
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 150 MB available space

Does Handshakes have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Handshakes 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, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 9
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Handshakes 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