On Your Hands
On Your Hands is a game which seeks to merge complex puzzle mechanics with a creepy atmosphere and terrifying enemies. Can you use the seven unique magic types to make your way off a strange alien planet?
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April 24, 2023
3 years and 101 days ago
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Positive38 reviews97.4%
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17 itemsAbout the Game
On Your Hands is a puzzle game with a strong horror atmosphere. Inspired by Portal, Quake, and Half-Life, On Your Hands asks you to think fast... or die faster.
You have no idea where you are. You've awoke on what seems to be an alien planet, with nothing but your flashlight and your wits. All you remember is that you were doing research on teleportation when the experiment went wrong, and you saw a white flash of light... now you're here. The only thing familiar to you is the voice of Mack, your friend and fellow researcher. You're going to need to do what it takes to survive, and make it back to Earth.
- Seven unique Magic abilities and a large swath of unique mechanics allow you to alter the world of On Your Hands to your favor, solving puzzles by discovering their quirks.
-With over 30 puzzles across 22 levels, On Your Hands is sure to keep puzzle fans engaged.
-Every level in On Your Hands features a unique mechanic to explore
-"Horror Encounters" offer unique challenges that fuse puzzle solving with tense monster interactions
-Ooblterran creatures may be friendly, or may be deadly... it's up to your exploration to find out which.
- On Your Hands is set on the planet Ooblterra, with strange alien architecture and ecology. Unnerving yet fascinating sights around every corner, your eyes will never get bored.
-Ooblterra's native residents have all gone missing. Learn more about their plight, and the world you inhabit, by finding data logs scattered across the level.
-Your only friends on this planet are your flashlight and Mack, your fellow researcher. But be wary; there's more to the history between you and your friend than meets the eye. Can you find out the truth?
You have no idea where you are. You've awoke on what seems to be an alien planet, with nothing but your flashlight and your wits. All you remember is that you were doing research on teleportation when the experiment went wrong, and you saw a white flash of light... now you're here. The only thing familiar to you is the voice of Mack, your friend and fellow researcher. You're going to need to do what it takes to survive, and make it back to Earth.
Mind Melting Puzzles
- Seven unique Magic abilities and a large swath of unique mechanics allow you to alter the world of On Your Hands to your favor, solving puzzles by discovering their quirks.
-With over 30 puzzles across 22 levels, On Your Hands is sure to keep puzzle fans engaged.
-Every level in On Your Hands features a unique mechanic to explore
Spine Chilling Horror
-"Horror Encounters" offer unique challenges that fuse puzzle solving with tense monster interactions
-Ooblterran creatures may be friendly, or may be deadly... it's up to your exploration to find out which.
A Unique World
- On Your Hands is set on the planet Ooblterra, with strange alien architecture and ecology. Unnerving yet fascinating sights around every corner, your eyes will never get bored.
-Ooblterra's native residents have all gone missing. Learn more about their plight, and the world you inhabit, by finding data logs scattered across the level.
Unravel the Mystery
-Your only friends on this planet are your flashlight and Mack, your fellow researcher. But be wary; there's more to the history between you and your friend than meets the eye. Can you find out the truth?
