Beginner Guide
Learn how HANDS OVER works, understand the five-player match format, and get familiar with turns, dangerous challenges, and the basic survival loop. Start here before entering your first horror match.
HANDS OVER
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Enter a twisted multiplayer horror game where childhood challenges become dangerous tests of luck, nerve, and trust. Play with up to five players, master influence cards, sabotage your opponents, and fight to be the last one at the table.
Early Access Nov 13, 2026Latest Announcement Oct 28, 2026Up to 5 Players100K+ WishlistsSteam Next Fest Demo #13
Recent Guides
- cards · 2026-11-06HANDS OVER Double card guide: Two-Press Demo Effect and Shuffle Risks
- cards · 2026-11-06HANDS OVER influence cards list and effects: Reported Demo Cards Explained
- cards · 2026-11-06HANDS OVER when to play influence cards: Between-Turn Timing in the Demo
- fixes · 2026-11-06HANDS OVER cannot hear other players: Check the Demo Player Mute
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Your HANDS OVER Survival Journey
Influence Cards Guide
Discover how influence cards affect a match, from protecting yourself to changing the odds against other players. Learn when to save cards, when to take risks, and how card timing can influence the table.
Mini-Game Survival Guide
Understand the dangerous tooth-button challenge and the risks at the table. Learn the basic rules, manage pressure, and watch for card effects between turns.
Bluffing & Sabotage Strategies
Improve your multiplayer tactics with practical approaches to bluffing, reading opponents, and choosing when to sabotage rivals. Learn how to survive unpredictable matches and stay at the table longer.
FROM THE WIKI
Cards, Mini-Games and Survival Guides
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HANDS OVER Double card guide: Two-Press Demo Effect and Shuffle Risks
Learn Double’s reported two-button effect in the HANDS OVER demo, why Shuffle matters, and how to handle the extra press without assuming fixed odds.
Read guidecardsHANDS OVER influence cards list and effects: Reported Demo Cards Explained
Explore a supported subset of HANDS OVER demo card effects: Double, Shuffle, and player-reported Trap risk, with clear limits on unconfirmed details.
Read guidecardsHANDS OVER when to play influence cards: Between-Turn Timing in the Demo
HANDS OVER officially places influence-card play between turns. Learn how to approach timing and locked cards without inventing a universal response window.
Read guidefixesHANDS OVER cannot hear other players: Check the Demo Player Mute
Cannot hear a player in HANDS OVER? Check the microphone mute control reported in the demo before assuming a wider voice-chat or device fault.
Read guidegamesHANDS OVER memory sequence minigame guide: The Announced Rules Explained
Learn HANDS OVER’s announced memory-sequence rule, how to prepare for the pressure, and what remains unconfirmed about controls and demo availability.
Read guidegamesHANDS OVER tooth button minigame guide: Read the Risk Before You Press
Understand HANDS OVER’s tooth-button challenge, the danger of a wrong press, and how demo card reports change your next decision at the table.
Read guideguideHANDS OVER beginner guide: Learn the Demo, Cards, and Tooth-Button Turns
Start the HANDS OVER demo with character and card selection, understand the tooth-button loop, and use between-turn cards without trusting every bluff.
Read guideguideHANDS OVER demo walkthrough: Card Selection, Table Turns, and Room Codes
Follow the HANDS OVER demo from character and card selection to tooth-button turns, between-turn effects, and joining friends with a current room code.
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What is HANDS OVER?
HANDS OVER is a multiplayer horror party game developed and published by ArtDock. Up to five players gather around a table to compete in twisted versions of familiar childhood games. The official description emphasizes luck, nerves, trust, influence cards and sabotage.
The game combines dangerous mini-games with influence cards, deception, and player-driven sabotage. You can protect yourself, interfere with opponents, and attempt to turn dangerous situations in your favor. Whether you are learning the rules or developing advanced multiplayer strategies, surviving requires more than good luck.
- Developer
- ArtDock
- Publisher
- ArtDock
- Platform
- PC / Steam
- Genre
- Multiplayer Horror Party
- Max Players
- 5
- Wishlists Milestone
- 100K+
- Next Fest Demo Rank
- #13
- Demo Release
- Oct 15, 2026
- Early Access Release
- Nov 13, 2026
Explore the HANDS OVER Wiki
Find guides to influence cards, dangerous table games, online play and announced updates.
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HANDS OVER Beginner Guide
Learn how to play HANDS OVER, a multiplayer horror party game where up to five players face dangerous table-based challenges. Understand the basic match structure, influence cards, and survival mechanics before entering your first game.
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Download the free HANDS OVER Demo from Steam to experience the game's multiplayer horror challenges.
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Join an online match with up to five players and take your place at the table.
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Face dangerous mini-games inspired by familiar childhood challenges, where mistakes can have serious consequences.
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Use influence cards between turns to change the odds, protect yourself, or interfere with other players.
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Survive the challenges and outlast your opponents to become the final player remaining at the table.
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HANDS OVER Demo Guide
Discover how to download and play the free HANDS OVER Demo on Steam. Check its release date, supported multiplayer features, and player review information before trying the full game's core mechanics.
Free Demo
The HANDS OVER Demo is available to download for free through its official Steam store page.
Release Date
The official HANDS OVER Demo launched on October 15, 2026.
Multiplayer
The demo supports the game's five-player horror experience and includes online co-op and online PvP features.
Steam Reviews
The Steam Demo listing showed 77% positive feedback from 198 user reviews on November 6, 2026.
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HANDS OVER Mini-Games Guide
Explore the dangerous mini-games and twisted childhood challenges featured in HANDS OVER. Learn how the mechanical jaw challenge works, why small mistakes matter, and how each table-based trial creates pressure between players.
Mechanical Jaw
Players press the teeth of a dangerous mechanical jaw one by one, knowing that one of the teeth will trigger the wrong outcome.
Childhood Challenges
The game transforms recognizable childhood-style activities into sinister multiplayer challenges with dangerous consequences.
Risk and Pressure
Simple actions can change the course of a match, especially when other players use influence cards to alter the situation.
Visible Punishments
Failures can cause visible injuries, cost a player a hand, or remove someone from a round, affecting the balance of the match.
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HANDS OVER Influence Cards Guide
Understand the influence card system that lets players manipulate dangerous situations in HANDS OVER. Explore the officially described card effects, including protection, changing the odds, sabotage, and chaotic events.
Protection
Influence cards can help protect your character during dangerous situations and interfere with an opponent's plans.
Change the Odds
Certain card effects can alter the odds of a challenge, changing how risky a move becomes.
Sabotage
Influence cards can be used against opponents to disrupt their strategies and make their next decisions more dangerous.
Chaotic Events
The influence card system can trigger unpredictable events that change the situation around the table.
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HANDS OVER Multiplayer Guide
Learn about HANDS OVER multiplayer, including the maximum player count and supported online game modes. Find out how the game combines cooperation, competition, and sabotage in matches where friendships are constantly tested.
5 Players
HANDS OVER supports multiplayer matches with up to five participants.
Online Co-op
Steam lists online cooperative play as one of the game's supported multiplayer features.
Online PvP
Steam also lists online PvP, reflecting the game's competitive elements and player-driven sabotage.
Find Teammates
ArtDock directs players to its official Discord community to meet other players and find people for multiplayer sessions.
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HANDS OVER Survival Strategies
Improve your understanding of bluffing, sabotage, and risk management in HANDS OVER multiplayer matches. Learn how to approach dangerous challenges, use influence cards strategically, and respond when opponents attempt to turn the table against you.
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Understand the rules of each table-based challenge before deciding how much risk to take.
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Watch how opponents react under pressure and consider whether their decisions involve bluffing or an attempted trap.
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Consider using protective influence card effects when a dangerous challenge threatens your position.
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Use the game's sabotage and odds-changing mechanics to disrupt opponents when the opportunity arises.
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Adapt to changing situations as players lose their place at the table and the remaining competition becomes more intense.
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HANDS OVER Release Date and Early Access
Check the latest official HANDS OVER release date and Early Access information. Follow the developer's revised launch schedule, Steam Next Fest milestone, and plans for expanding the game after release.
Release Date
HANDS OVER is scheduled to launch in Steam Early Access on November 13, 2026.
Release Delay
ArtDock announced on October 28, 2026, that the Early Access launch was moving from October 30 to November 13 to allow additional improvements.
Early Access
The developer estimates an Early Access period of approximately 6 to 12 months, subject to changes during development.
Future Content
ArtDock plans to expand challenges, game modes, influence cards, progression, characters, and customization during development.
Steam Next Fest
ArtDock announced that the HANDS OVER Demo reached number 13 among the Top 50 demos at Steam Next Fest in October 2026.
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HANDS OVER System Requirements
Check whether your PC meets the published requirements for playing HANDS OVER on Steam. Compare the operating system, processor, and graphics hardware listed for the free demo before downloading the game.
Platform
HANDS OVER is available through Steam for Windows PC, with the full game scheduled for Early Access.
Operating System
The official demo lists Windows 10 or Windows 11 as its minimum supported operating systems.
Processor
The demo lists Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD FX-8350 as minimum processor options.
Graphics Card
The demo lists NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon R9 280 as minimum graphics hardware.
Steam Deck
Steam currently lists compatibility with Steam Deck as unknown for the main HANDS OVER game.
Frequently Asked Questions
HANDS OVER demo and announced Early Access information.
When does HANDS OVER launch?
Steam lists November 13, 2026 for Early Access. ArtDock announced the delay from October 30 on October 28 to allow further improvements.
Is there a free demo?
Yes. HANDS OVER Demo is available on Steam. It launched on October 15, 2026.
How many players can join?
The official description supports up to five players. The demo lists online co-op and online PvP.
Are the wishlist and demo rankings live figures?
No. The 100,000-wishlist milestone and number 13 Steam Next Fest demo ranking are historical developer announcements.
Ready to Survive HANDS OVER?
From understanding your first dangerous mini-game to mastering influence cards and outsmarting your friends, our HANDS OVER guides help you prepare for every match. Learn the mechanics, improve your decisions, and become the last player at the table.
Read the Beginner Guide