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Is On Your Hands worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Puzzle fans who want a horror atmosphere alongside environmental problem solving
- Players who enjoy discovering how unusual abilities interact with level mechanics
- Horror adventure fans who want to explore an alien setting and uncover a story through logs
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for a combat-focused game, since the described structure centers on puzzles and creature encounters
- Players who prefer a relaxed pace, as the game pairs puzzles with tense monster interactions
- Players seeking an open-ended world rather than progression through 22 levels
Our take on On Your Hands
Each of the 22 levels introduces a distinct mechanic, so progression depends on discovering how that level works as well as using the seven magic abilities.
What is On Your Hands?
On Your Hands is a horror puzzle game set on the alien planet Ooblterra.
After a teleportation experiment goes wrong, a researcher wakes there with a flashlight and the voice of fellow researcher Mack for company. Progress involves learning seven magic abilities and discovering how each level’s mechanics work to solve puzzles. The game has over 30 puzzles spread across 22 levels, each with a distinct mechanic.
Some encounters combine puzzle solving with tense interactions with alien creatures, which may be friendly or dangerous. Data logs scattered through the levels reveal more about Ooblterra and the disappearance of its residents. The story follows the researcher’s attempt to survive, return to Earth, and learn the truth about Mack and their shared history.
How On Your Hands plays
- 01Seven magic abilities
- Puzzle solutions involve exploring how these abilities change the surrounding world.
- 02Creature encounters
- Some challenges combine puzzles with tense interactions, and exploration reveals whether creatures are friendly or dangerous.
- 03Scattered data logs
- Logs found throughout the levels provide details about the planet and its missing residents.
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On Your Hands: platforms & release
Is On Your Hands worth it?
It is worth it if: puzzle fans who want a horror atmosphere alongside environmental problem solving. Skip it if: players looking for a combat-focused game, since the described structure centers on puzzles and creature encounters.
Where can I download On Your Hands?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens On Your Hands's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is On Your Hands on?
Windows and Linux.
