Handshakes cover art
Free To Play

Is Handshakes available on Mac?

Yes, playable on Mac. Handshakes runs natively on macOS, including Apple Silicon Macs (M1 and later).

Handshakes Mac specs at a glance

Mac compatibilityYes, playable on Mac
How it runsNative
Steam reviews99% positive (2,890 reviews)
Time to beat~1 hours (average playthrough)
GenreFree To Play
PublisherPet Pumpkin
Last verifiedAug 9, 2026

Compatibility verified against Steam and ProtonDB.

What does this mean?

Native means there's an official macOS version built to run directly on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Compatibility is verified against Steam and community sources. Learn how Mac game compatibility works →

Will Handshakes run on your Mac?

Yes, it runs natively

Built for Apple Silicon, nothing extra to install.

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Minimum Mac requirements for Handshakes

OSSnow Leopard 10.6
ProcessorYou'll need a processor, nothing fancy though :)
Memory1 GB RAM
GraphicsIntegrated will do just fine.
Storage150 MB available space
Sound CardThere is sound and you'll likely have a nicer time if you can hear it.

Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Handshakes should run.

How to play Handshakes on Mac

Good news: Handshakes has a native macOS version, so there's nothing extra to install or configure.

  1. Get the game. Handshakes is sold on Steam. Buy and download it there. Some Apple Silicon ports are also on the Mac App Store.
  2. Install and launch. It's built for Apple Silicon, so it runs directly on M1 and later Macs at full native speed, with no translation layer, no Windows, and no workarounds.
  3. Play. Open it from your Applications folder or Steam library and you're in.

Common questions about Handshakes on Mac

Is Handshakes available on Mac?

Yes. Handshakes runs natively on macOS, including Apple Silicon Macs (M1 and later).

How do I play Handshakes on Mac?

Good news: Handshakes has a native macOS version, so there's nothing extra to install or configure.

How long does Handshakes take to beat?

Handshakes takes about 1 hours to beat (average playthrough).

What are the minimum Mac requirements for Handshakes?

Handshakes lists a minimum of macOS Snow Leopard 10.6, You'll need a processor, nothing fancy though :), 1 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.