Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7+ Processeur : Il vous faudra un processeur, rien de sophistiqué cependant :) Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Une carte intégrée fera l'affaire. Espace disque : 150 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Il y a du son et vous aurez probablement une meilleure expérience si vous pouvez l'entendre.
Handshakes
Handshakes delivers bite‑size cooperative puzzles that most players finish in under two hours. It boasts an overwhelming 99% positive rating across 2,885 Steam reviews, with 98% positivity since launch, and a strong community love for its free‑to‑play, puzzle‑focused design.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 150 | 139 | 4 | 7 |
| Content / longevity | 29 | 22 | 2 | 5 |
| Value for money | 25 | 24 | 0 | 1 |
| Multiplayer | 19 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| Graphics / art | 17 | 11 | 0 | 6 |
| Audio / music | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Interface / UX | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Story / writing | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 1.4 h on median; those who dislike it: 54 min.
🪤 86 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 9 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 31,3 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Gameplay dominates praise: 139 positive mentions out of 150 (≈93% positive).
- Free‑to‑play model praised: 24 positive mentions out of 25 (96% positive) about price and accessibility.
- Short, repeatable sessions: 289 reviewers in the <2 h bucket, with 98% of them rating positively.
- Co‑op multiplayer highlighted: 16 positive mentions out of 19 (≈84% positive).
- Puzzle design resonates: the keyword "puzzle" appears 29 times, aligning with high gameplay positivity.
Weaknesses
- Graphics draw criticism: 6 negative mentions out of 17 (≈35% negative).
- User interface struggles: 4 negative mentions out of 6 (≈67% negative).
- Bug reports are present: 1 negative and 1 mixed mention out of 2.
- Audio receives some detractors: 2 negative mentions out of 10 (20% negative).
Who is it for?
Players who enjoy quick, cooperative puzzle challenges and appreciate a free‑to‑play experience will find Handshakes compelling. It especially suits those looking for short, replayable sessions rather than long‑form narratives.
Is Handshakes worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 99% of 2,885 Steam reviews are positive (player score 98/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates praise. The game is free to play.
Verdict
Handshakes excels at delivering concise, enjoyable puzzle co‑op gameplay that many players love, as reflected by its near‑perfect Steam rating. Visuals and UI imperfections keep it from being flawless, but its free price tag and strong puzzle focus make it a worthy pick for casual and puzzle‑centric gamers.
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