Underplayed Gems

Handshakes (2023)

Handshakes cover
Developer
Pet Pumpkin, Damaskino, Trumpetguy
Publisher
Pet Pumpkin
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Free To Play
Rating
4.9 of 5, 2,883 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, cooperative puzzle game where you guide two hands into a firm handshake, feeling calm and satisfying rather than stressful.

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What players say

Players describe it as a tiny, charming sokoban-like where two figures meet for a handshake. It is short, beginner-friendly, and free, with speedrun trials adding challenge, though one reviewer found it boring and too much like a mobile game.

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