Handy Dandy similar games & best alternatives

Handy Dandy

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2020

Should you play it?

The two adventurers Handy and Dandy have caused a dimensional tear which is now separating them and the entire cave where they have to solve platforming puzzles to reunite again in this 2D co-op game.

What works
  • Free to play
  • Unique cooperative puzzle mechanics
  • Cute art and animation
  • Pleasant music
  • Well-designed levels
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Limited replayability
  • Some control and input issues
  • No online multiplayer (only local or remote play)
  • Minimal story and character customization

What to play next

Top picks

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  • Wires And Whiskers

  • DYO

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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  • Koala Kids

If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

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  • Fellowship

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Handy Dandy: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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