Your first seat at the table

Get the right download

The free HANDS OVER Demo is on Steam, released October 15, 2026. Check that the developer is ArtDock and the app ID is 5224010. The full game has a separate store entry.

1. Open the official demo link below in Steam.
2. Use the install action on that page and select your Steam library.
3. Let Steam finish the download before opening the game from your library.
4. Read the current in-game prompts before starting a session.

A browser download asking you to install a separate launcher is not part of these instructions. This wiki does not host game files.

Before you invite anyone

Editorial preparation checklist: compare your computer with the published requirements, leave time for updates, and agree which version everyone will launch. Have each player confirm the exact title shown in their Steam library. A demo and an Early Access release should not be assumed to share matchmaking.

Start with a short trial session. Check that everyone can read the interface, hear the game, and communicate before committing to a longer match. Exact lobby menus and controller bindings have not been verified by this wiki.

Make the first match a learning match

Read the active challenge instructions aloud. When a card appears, read its current text before using it. Record what you expected, what actually happened, and whether another effect was active. This is more useful than memorizing a guide for an unknown build.

For your first session, focus on recognizing whose turn it is, where the challenge instructions appear, and how the game communicates a result. Do not treat a single lucky outcome as evidence that a move is safe.

What the demo does not establish

Demo access does not establish the full game’s price, save transfer, final content count, or permanent availability. These remain separate questions. Check official announcements before making a purchase or planning around progress transfer.