Handshakes

A compact puzzle about getting together

Handshakes is a grid-based puzzle game built around one clear objective: guide two hands until they meet. It suits players who enjoy spatial reasoning, careful movement and small logic problems rather than timed action or complex controls. The central idea is easy to understand, but each level asks you to think about position, obstacles and the order of your moves.

Simple rules, deliberate solutions

The game draws on Sokoban-style puzzle logic, using compact layouts where movement can have lasting consequences. You control two separate characters and work out how their paths can connect without blocking the solution. That makes even a small board worth studying before you move. The challenge comes from planning ahead, not from speed, reflexes or a crowded interface.

Who it suits

Handshakes is a good fit for short, focused puzzle sessions and for players who like levels that can be solved through observation and trial. Its restrained presentation keeps attention on the board, while the friendly goal gives the game a warmer tone than many abstract logic titles. Players looking for elaborate graphics, action mechanics or a large range of systems may find the design intentionally spare.

At a glance

• Category: Puzzle
• Developer: Pet Pumpkin
• Rating: 4.75 from 73 ratings
• Installs: 1,000+

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