73
iRank95
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-opDark2DMultiplayer
IGDB95· 2
Year 2006Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo
10 Dark games like Puppeteer that you should try
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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 10 that fit the “Dark” category. New Super Mario Bros., Super Ghouls'n Ghosts and Castlevania: Dracula X top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Puppeteer.
iRank81/ 100
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DarkSoloCo-op
Year 2013Dev SCE Japan Studio
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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to Puppeteer is New Super Mario Bros. — scoring 73/100 on our similarity scale. Super Ghouls'n Ghosts and Castlevania: Dracula X follow close behind.
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The best dark games like Puppeteer
10 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
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
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
62
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloDark2DMagicPixel Art
Year 1993Dev CapcomOn PC · Mac
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Stands apart with combat magic and visual pixel, while skipping horror setting
Where it drifts furthest from Puppeteer: game mode.
It predates Puppeteer by 20 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Tone100Visuals72Game mode47
56
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloDarkHorrorFantasy2D
Year 1988Dev Capcom
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.
≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.
Where it drifts furthest from Puppeteer: game mode.
It predates Puppeteer by 25 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Game mode47
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-opDarkHorror2D
Steam👍 84%· 5.2KRAWG👍 39%· 78MC81
Year 2013Dev Transhuman DesignPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting
≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, competitive edge and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling
If you like total freedom in the way you conquer the enemy this is the ultimate war game for you. Build freeform constructions as a medieval Builder, fight in sword duels as a Knight or snipe with your bow as an Archer.
Where it drifts furthest from Puppeteer: setting.
Genre100Game mode68Visuals68Tone58Setting30
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-opDark2DMultiplayer
IGDB82· 6
Year 2000Dev SNK · D4 EnterpriseOn Xbox
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling
Where it drifts furthest from Puppeteer: setting.
It predates Puppeteer by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Tone100Game mode79Visuals72Setting0
51
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloDarkHorror2DSci-Fi
Year 1993Dev BlueSky Software · Sega
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting
≠ Stands apart with shooter, survival mechanics and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling
Where it drifts furthest from Puppeteer: game mode.
It predates Puppeteer by 20 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Tone100Visuals100Setting54Game mode47
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloDark2DPixel Art
IGDB86· 1
Year 1989Dev Capcom · Walt Disney Computer Software
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling
Where it drifts furthest from Puppeteer: game mode.
It predates Puppeteer by 24 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Tone100Visuals72Game mode47