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PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCasualCozyDarkHorrorFantasy
Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1
Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC
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We filtered the 43 games similar to Once Upon a Puppet down to the 9 that fit the “Horror” category. Little Misfortune, Little Nightmares and Zup! X top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Once Upon a Puppet.
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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
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
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasy
Steam👍 95%· 7.5KIGDB68· 1OC79· 38
Year 2023Dev Dimfrost StudioOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
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
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorMelee
Steam👍 91%· 7.2KIGDB80· 1OC80· 25
Year 2019Dev Hidden Layer Games · Chucklefish GamesOn Android · PC · iOS
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorStealth
Steam👍 94%· 4.2KIGDB70· 1OC73· 19
Year 2019Dev Unfold GamesOn Xbox · PC · Switch
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloDarkNarrativeHorror2D
Steam👍 92%· 61KIGDB84· 10
Year 2010Dev Playdead · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux
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
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