Hand Simulator: Survival is a Action, Adventure, MMO game from HFM Games with a 86% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by tense, single-player, co-op.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- HFM Games
- Release year
- 2019
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $1.49
- Review signal
- 86% positive
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System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i3-4340 / AMD FX-6300 Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 2 GB available space
- Recommended
- OS *: 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 2 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Hand Simulator: Survival is worth a closer look if you want great with friends, survival crafting, chaotic fun, and nautical.
Best for players who want chaotic fun, nautical, emotional story, and great with friends.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding and technical roughness.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
survival-crafting
Play styleSurvival pressure and resource gathering are part of the decision loop.
chaotic-fun
ToneThe appeal is messy, funny, and unpredictable rather than polished calm.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
tactical-combat
Play stylePositioning, planning, and combat choices carry weight.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
Steam review snapshots
Stranded on an island, you and other players must work together (or not) to gather resources, start fires, and survive the harsh…Hand Simulator: Survival is a chaotic and often hilarious multiplayer experience where precision and patience are key.It’s a game best enjoyed with friends, where the struggle becomes part of the fun.Even lighting a fire involves positioning sticks, manipulating a stone, and striking at just the right angle, often taking several attempts before…Why it fits
Good for players who want chaotic survival crafting, tactical choices, and a game that can work solo or with friends. A tense survival experience with resource gathering, fire-starting, tactical combat, and a chaotic tone that stands out.
Who might skip it
Skip if you want clear onboarding or are sensitive to technical roughness.