94
iRank82
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCasualCozyDarkHorrorFantasy
Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1
Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC
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Top games similar to Once Upon a Puppet
43 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Once Upon a Puppet. Each one has been evaluated across 11 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasy
Steam👍 95%· 116KIGDB78· 18OC79· 137
Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC
✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, horror tension and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping vibe casual
It predates Once Upon a Puppet by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone60
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasy
Steam👍 95%· 7.5KIGDB68· 1OC79· 38
Year 2023Dev Dimfrost StudioOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorMelee
Steam👍 97%· 74KRAWG👍 90%· 2.6KMC87IGDB93· 39OC91· 169
Year 2016Dev PlaydeadPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with melee combat, stealth mechanics and setting scifi, while skipping vibe casual
INSIDE is a platform adventure game that transfers the atmosphere of a dystopic world. Players assume the role of a lonely boy, who walks through the monochromatic 2.5D environment and solves various puzzles. By the time main antagonists of the character pursue him throughout the whole world.
It predates Once Upon a Puppet by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone63Setting59
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorFantasy
Steam👍 79%· 13KIGDB71· 7
Year 2012Dev Tequila Works · Microsoft StudiosOn PC
✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, melee combat and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping vibe casual
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Once Upon a Puppet.
It predates Once Upon a Puppet by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Setting66Tone60
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloDarkNarrativeHorror2D
Steam👍 92%· 61KIGDB84· 10
Year 2010Dev Playdead · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorMelee
Steam👍 91%· 7.2KIGDB80· 1OC80· 25
Year 2019Dev Hidden Layer Games · Chucklefish GamesOn Android · PC · iOS
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualNarrativeCozyHorror
Steam👍 96%· 6.8KRAWG👍 28%· 28
Year 2018Dev Quiet RiverPlaytime ~2hOn PC
✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing, punishing difficulty and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
Minimal physical puzzle with explosions. The player's goal to keep the blue ball on the platform for 3 seconds in order to pass the level. ▪ 60+ Levels ▪ 2880 Achievements "Zup!" powered by Clickteam Fusion 2.
Genre100Game mode100Tone68Setting63
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorStealth
Steam👍 94%· 4.2KIGDB70· 1OC73· 19
Year 2019Dev Unfold GamesOn Xbox · PC · Switch
72
iRank92
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCozyCasualNarrativeFantasy
Steam👍 99%· 743IGDB85· 4OC85· 56
Year 2022Dev PolyarcPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS
✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: melee combat, exploration and discovery and visual first person, while skipping horror tension
Quill is back! In Moss: Book II, the story picks up right where things left off following the successful rescue of Quill’s uncle Argus.
Genre100Game mode100Tone86Setting60
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCozyNarrativeDarkFantasy
Steam👍 98%· 19KIGDB88· 2OC78· 26
Year 2020Dev Hello GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualNarrativeDarkFantasy
Steam👍 93%· 2.9KIGDB75· 9
Year 2012Dev MinorityOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC
✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Its own twist: visual third person, while skipping horror tension
It predates Once Upon a Puppet by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone81Setting58
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualNarrativeCozyFantasy
Steam👍 87%· 5.6KIGDB89· 3OC79· 33
Year 2017Dev Bedtime Digital GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux
✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Stands apart with melee combat, exploration and discovery and visual isometric, while skipping horror tension
It predates Once Upon a Puppet by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone85Setting57
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72
iRank85
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCozyCasualFantasy
Steam👍 95%· 3.9KRAWG👍 66%· 95IGDB89· 5OC84· 43
Year 2018Dev Humble BundlePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: exploration and discovery and visual 2d, while skipping horror tension
A musical adventure where you use singing to save the world! Play as a silly bard who embarks on a globe-trotting journey to learn about the mysterious Earthsong, said to be able to prevent the universe’s imminent end. Along the way there’s a huge cast of characters to meet, puzzles to solve and songs to sing!
Genre100Game mode100Tone84Setting57
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCozyCasualNarrativeRelaxing
Steam👍 99%· 2.7KOC83· 11
Year 2023Dev SomeHumbleOnion · Mooneye StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, vibe relaxing and open world exploration, while skipping horror tension
Smushi Come Home is a cozy exploration adventure game where you play as a tiny mushroom who's trying to get back home! Play as Smushi, who was taken from its home unexpectedly and dropped into the middle of the forest.
Genre100Game mode100Tone71
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Once Upon a Puppet?
- The closest game to Once Upon a Puppet is Little Misfortune, scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, puzzle design and horror tension. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Once Upon a Puppet?
- The three closest games to Once Upon a Puppet are: 1. Little Misfortune (94/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Little Nightmares (83/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Bramble: The Mountain King (81/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Once Upon a Puppet's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 43 candidates across 11 dimensions.
- Is Little Nightmares similar to Once Upon a Puppet?
- Yes, very much so — Little Nightmares scores 83/100 similarity to Once Upon a Puppet. They share 9 attributes, including precision platforming and horror tension. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What Platformer games are similar to Once Upon a Puppet?
- The best Platformer games similar to Once Upon a Puppet are Little Misfortune, Little Nightmares, Bramble: The Mountain King and INSIDE. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Once Upon a Puppet attributes like precision platforming, puzzle design and horror tension.
- How is similarity to Once Upon a Puppet calculated?
- We compare Once Upon a Puppet against every game in our catalog using 11 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Once Upon a Puppet experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.