All Hands on Deck

My gaming chum and I had a lot of fun with the clever amount of variety in All Hands on Deck but it's certainly not a smooth experience. 🧤

All Hands on Deck is an easy recommendation. It’s far from the strongest co-op title released within 2025 but with a respectable runtime, well-considered platforming and puzzler action, and a charming premise, you won’t be left feeling disappointed by what this indie gem has to offer.

While not always mechanically ideal, this co-op title mixes creativity and puzzles nicely

A charming co-op puzzle game where two hands work together to solve creative challenges. Short but heartfelt, All Hands on Deck delivers pure joy and clever teamwork in a colorful indie package.

It’s great to see more studios bringing cosy, fun, couch co-op titles to players. It’s been a fairly neglected genre. I feel many publishers focus on MOBAs, Military Sims, and Hero Shooters as the main multiplayer attractions. Thankfully, Studio Mantasaur have seen fit to grace us with a game for gaming couples, friends, or even parents and children. I was impressed with the puzzle design throughout. Especially how different mechanics are introduced and eventually combined to make longer solutions which managed to stay pretty intuitive. If you can look past the slightly calloused skin, you’ll find yourselves in comforting hands. Don’t let this one slip through your fingers. All Hands On Deck grabs itself a Thumb Culture Gold Award.

All Hands on Deck is a cozy, clever co-op adventure that’s perfect for friends, partners, or families looking to play together. It’s not about high scores or fast reflexes, it’s about communication, creativity, and shared laughter. This one is great for playing at family gatherings and hanging out with friends.