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iRank95
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-opDark2DMultiplayer
IGDB95· 2
Year 2006Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo
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More about this game →Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.
We filtered the 47 games similar to Puppeteer down to the 23 that fit the “Adventure” category. New Super Mario Bros., Super Ghouls'n Ghosts and Metal Slug 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Puppeteer.
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DarkSoloCo-op
Year 2013Dev SCE Japan Studio
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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Puppeteer is New Super Mario Bros. — scoring 73/100 on our similarity scale. Super Ghouls'n Ghosts and Metal Slug 2 follow close behind.
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The best adventure games like Puppeteer
23 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
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.
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
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
Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8
Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac
67
iRank50
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-op2DTacticalMelee
IGDB50· 1
Year 2003Dev Noise Factory · SNK PlaymoreOn PC
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: shooter, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
It predates Puppeteer by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-opFantasy2DOffline
IGDB79· 11OC81· 45
Year 2014Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo
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
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
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-op2DNarrativePixel Art
Steam👍 65%· 477RAWG👍 19%· 43MC59IGDB52· 7
Year 2015Dev Crescent Moon GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and visual pixel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
The Deer God is a breathtaking 3D pixel art adventure that will challenge your religion and your platforming skills. It's a game about survival, reincarnation, and karma; all set in a breathtaking and unique 3D pixelized world. Feast your eyes on the beautiful lighting, day and night system, and vast landscapes. Become one of the most beautiful animals on planet earth. LIVE AS A DEER.
Where it drifts furthest from Puppeteer: tone.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals57Tone0
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-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
SoloCo-op2DMultiplayerSandbox World
IGDB78· 10OC79· 57
Year 2014Dev Sumo Digital · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4
Complete list of adventure games like Puppeteer
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New Super Mario Bros. 2
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Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers 2
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61
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Platformer · Adventure
60
Kid Icarus
Platformer · Shooter
60
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
Platformer · Adventure
60
Super Mario Bros. 2
Platformer · Adventure