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Games like Handshakes

If Handshakes is your kind of game, the closest matches are Handshakes: Hands On, Pushmania and (Dis)assemble — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Handshakes: Take your brain for a walk in Handshakes, a simple yet tricksy sokoban puzzle game. Guide two hands through puzzles designed to stump, not frustrate, so that they may achieve their dream of a warm, firm handshake.

2023Free To PlayCasualFree to playDeck VerifiedWindows · macOS · Linuxby Pet Pumpkin, Damaskino, Trumpetguy
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Steam players who put hours into Handshakes also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Handshakes: Hands On

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Handshakes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Handshakes.

    Handshakes: Hands On is a wholesome puzzle game all about shaking hands. With puzzles designed to foster discovery and gently guide the player towards their own solution, you can play alone or with a friend and get your hands dirty in this simple and surprising puzzler.

    2026CasualSteam ↗
  2. Pushmania

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Handshakes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Two brothers stuck in the world of computer games. They have to fix it to get out. An isometric homage to digital games culture and the art of playing together. Challenge your logic, cooperation and coordination.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. (Dis)assemble

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Handshakes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Handshakes.

    Combine characters with unique abilities in this co-op puzzle game! Together they are stronger, but apart they can be in more than one place at the same time...

    2023StrategyCasual7.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Tents and Trees

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Handshakes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Handshakes.

    Think strategically to place tents in the peaceful universe of Tents and Trees, a chill puzzle game with Picross vibes!

    2024StrategyIndieCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. QuaQua

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Handshakes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Handshakes.

    QuaQua (that's Aqua, with a Quack!) is the addictive duck game for you. Catch the falling blocks to build terrain and keep as much water on your island as possible. Beware of falling bombs and heavy rain as the difficulty slowly climbs in this tile-matching arcade puzzle adventure.

    2022StrategyIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Dumpy and Bumpy

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Handshakes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Handshakes.

    Experience a clever take on retro Japanese puzzle games. Bite, blow up, and break your way through 80 charming, but challenging levels. Play solo as Dumpy (or have a friend join you as Bumpy) to crush the evil Ghostlord! But don’t take too long, or the Ghosts will get you!!

    2021ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Loch Mess

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Handshakes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Handshakes.

    A 1 to 2-player co-op puzzle game featuring Scottish cryptids

    2021IndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Pilie Pals

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Handshakes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Handshakes.

    Lead a group of adorable creatures known as Pilies and help them climb and stack their way to the goal in this unique and family-friendly puzzle game!

    2021IndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Handshakes

Is Handshakes verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Handshakes is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
Is Handshakes free to play?
Yes — Handshakes is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
Does Handshakes have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Handshakes supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Handshakes?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Handshakes are Handshakes: Hands On, Pushmania, (Dis)assemble.
Who developed Handshakes?
Handshakes was developed by Pet Pumpkin, Damaskino, Trumpetguy and published by Pet Pumpkin.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Handshakes.

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