HANDS OVER Early Access: October 30 Launch and Demo

HANDS OVER is scheduled to launch into Steam Early Access on October 30, 2026. As of 2026-10-24, the official Steam page lists the release date as “coming soon, Oct 30, 2026” and includes Early Access among its genres. The Early Access launch is still ahead, and the earlier playtest has closed.

What Early Access means for HANDS OVER

ArtDock’s September 17 announcement, collected with its Steam posts on player.gg, presents Early Access as a way to keep developing the game with players. The developer says it will add new content, expand existing mechanics, improve balance, and watch how people play. The announcements do not attach a schedule to those additions.

The store description pitches HANDS OVER as a five-player co-op horror game built around tabletop mini-games and social pressure. Players use influence cards to protect themselves, sabotage others or trigger chaotic events; mistakes can cost a hand, knock someone out of a round, or shift the balance of the match. The last player left at the table wins. That is the advertised pitch rather than a full content list.

What you can play before launch

A free demo launched on Steam on October 15, 2026. ArtDock promoted it as live during Steam Next Fest, October 19–26, and pointed players who did not have a full group toward its Discord to find teammates. The earlier limited playtest is closed. The demo is the pre-release option described in the announcements; the posts do not give a separate end date for it.

Platform and practical limits

As of 2026-10-24, the official Steam page lists Windows as the platform and does not list a console platform. The listed multiplayer features are online PvP and online co-op. Minimum requirements on that page are Windows 10/11, an Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD FX-8350, 8 GB RAM, and a GeForce GTX 960 or Radeon R9 280. The store page does not list a price as of 2026-10-24.

FAQ

When is HANDS OVER early access?

October 30, 2026, according to the official Steam page and ArtDock’s October 9 launch announcement.

Is the full game available now?

No. As of 2026-10-24, the Steam page lists it as coming soon, and the earlier playtest is closed; the demo is the pre-release option.

Can I try HANDS OVER before early access?

A free demo launched on Steam on October 15, 2026, and was promoted as live during Steam Next Fest, October 19–26. The older playtest is closed.

What will change during early access?

ArtDock says it will add content, expand mechanics, improve balance and use player feedback; it does not give a dated schedule.