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iRank95
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-opDark2DMultiplayer
IGDB95· 2
Year 2006Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo
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Few titles capture what makes Puppeteer unique: precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting. After measuring 8 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 47 most faithful alternatives. New Super Mario Bros., Rayman Origins and Metal Slug 2 top the ranking, with New Super Mario Bros. at number one (73/100).
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Puppeteer. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.
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SoloCo-opFantasy2DMultiplayer
Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8
Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloFantasy2DMultiplayer
Steam👍 89%· 1.4K
Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world
≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
Where it drifts furthest from Puppeteer: setting.
It predates Puppeteer by 15 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals86Game mode71Setting42
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-opFantasy2DMultiplayer
IGDB87· 10OC88· 69
Year 2020Dev BlitWorks · MossmouthOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world
≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, procedural generation and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
Where it drifts furthest from Puppeteer: setting.
Released 7 years after Puppeteer.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode58Setting46
70
iRank70
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloDarkHorrorFantasy2D
IGDB70· 1
Year 1991Dev Capcom · Playtronic
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, while skipping co op
Where it drifts furthest from Puppeteer: game mode.
It predates Puppeteer by 22 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Game mode47
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloDarkHorror2D
IGDB90· 1
Year 1995Dev Konami · St. GIGA
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere.
≠ Missing: fantasy world.
Where it drifts furthest from Puppeteer: game mode.
It predates Puppeteer by 18 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Tone100Visuals100Setting72Game mode47
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-opFantasy2DOffline
IGDB79· 11OC81· 45
Year 2014Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloFantasy2DOffline
Steam👍 95%· 3.6KRAWG👍 74%· 291MC87IGDB87· 6OC84· 42
Year 2013Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world
≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
TowerFall is an indie action-game with focus on local multiplayer. It was initially developed as an exclusive for OUYA microconsole and was later ported on other systems as TowerFall Ascension.
Where it drifts furthest from Puppeteer: setting.
Genre100Visuals59Game mode54Setting45
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-op2DMultiplayer
IGDB85· 4
Year 2010Dev Good-Feel · Nintendo
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-op2DMultiplayer
IGDB81· 4
Year 2009Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
Genre100Visuals100Game mode79
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-op2DMultiplayer
IGDB80· 9
Year 2012Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloDarkFantasy2DLoot
IGDB78· 3
Year 2007Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping horror setting
Where it drifts furthest from Puppeteer: game mode.
Genre100Tone100Visuals69Setting61Game mode47
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-op2DMultiplayerSandbox World
IGDB78· 10OC79· 57
Year 2014Dev Sumo Digital · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-op2DMultiplayer
IGDB77· 12
Year 2012Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DMeleePixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 481IGDB83· 6OC86· 32
Year 2017Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world
≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
Where it drifts furthest from Puppeteer: game mode.
Released 4 years after Puppeteer.
Genre100Visuals66Setting61Game mode48
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Puppeteer?
- The closest game to Puppeteer is New Super Mario Bros., scoring 73/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Puppeteer?
- The three closest games to Puppeteer are: 1. New Super Mario Bros. (73/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Rayman Origins (68/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Metal Slug 2 (68/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Puppeteer's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 8 dimensions.
- Is Rayman Origins similar to Puppeteer?
- Yes — Rayman Origins scores 68/100 similarity to Puppeteer. They share 6 attributes, including precision platforming and adventure storytelling. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.
- What Platformer games are similar to Puppeteer?
- The best Platformer games similar to Puppeteer are New Super Mario Bros., Rayman Origins, Metal Slug 2 and Spelunky 2. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Puppeteer attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
- How is similarity to Puppeteer calculated?
- We compare Puppeteer against every game in our catalog using 8 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 Puppeteer experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.