About Handshakes
Handshakes is a sokoban puzzle game about two hands that want to meet. You guide both across a tiled board, working around obstacles until they can finally shake.
The puzzles are built to stump you, not to frustrate you, and the mood stays warm. Since you move two hands at once, every step has to make sense for both.
You can play Handshakes online for free in your browser. It has cute pixel art and a bouncy soundtrack.
How to Play Handshakes
- Move with the arrow keys.
- Press E to undo your last move.
- Press R to restart the level.
- Press Escape or Tab for options.
- Bring the two hands together to finish.
What to Expect in Handshakes
Handshakes is a thinking game with a soft touch. Undo and restart are always on hand, so a wrong move is a small setback and you can test ideas freely. A sitting runs a few minutes.
The best moments are the click when a level finally makes sense, and the whole board falls into place. A sequel, Handshakes: Hands On, exists for when you want more.
Tips for Handshakes
- Use undo with E often. It's part of how the game is meant to be played.
- Study the whole board and find where each hand has to end up.
- Remember each move affects both hands, so check both before you step.
- Restart with R if a level feels hopeless, then try a new route.
- Use Chrome, Edge or Firefox if you want fullscreen to work.
Who Made Handshakes
Handshakes was made by Pet Pumpkin, Damaskino, Trumpetguy1.0, BarryLawnmower and released on itch.io. Made in Unity by Pet Pumpkin, Damaskino, Trumpetguy1.0 and BarryLawnmower. Music made in FL Studio. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version so you can play it here without downloading anything. We did not make the game, and the credit for its design, code, and art belongs to its creator. You can find the original on the Handshakes page on itch.io.
FAQ
Is Handshakes free?
Yes. Handshakes is free to play here, with nothing to buy and nothing to install.
How do you play Handshakes?
Move with the arrow keys, undo with E, restart a level with R, and open the options with Escape or Tab. The aim is to guide two hands around the board until they meet in a handshake.
What kind of puzzle is Handshakes?
Handshakes is a sokoban-style puzzle game. You move pieces on a grid and plan ahead so you do not get stuck. Here you steer two hands at once, and the puzzles are tricky without being frustrating.
Who made Handshakes?
Handshakes comes from Pet Pumpkin, who published it on itch.io. We embed that build and link to the original.
Is there a sequel to Handshakes?
Yes, it's called Handshakes: Hands On. The first game stands on its own, so play it first, then look up the sequel if you want more of the same warm sokoban puzzling with two hands and a lot of careful planning.
Can I play Handshakes on a Chromebook or phone?
A keyboard is the right tool for the arrow keys, E, R and Escape, so a Chromebook or laptop works well. Chrome, Edge and Firefox handle fullscreen best. A phone is a poor fit for the browser version, which expects a keyboard.
Is Handshakes unblocked at school?
You can try Handshakes unblocked at school if your network allows this site. Nothing needs installing.
Does Handshakes have undo?
Yes. Press E to undo a move, or R to restart the level. Both make the game friendlier, since you can test an idea and take it back if it does not work, which suits a sokoban puzzle where one wrong push can box you in.
