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Welcome to Once Upon a Puppet, a 2. 5D puzzle-platformer that unfolds within a vibrant world of theater.
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Welcome to Once Upon a Puppet, a 2.5D puzzle-platformer that unfolds within a vibrant world of theater. Take part in a magical tale that combines classic platforming with puppet-inspired gameplay, in a captivating story of friendship, self-discovery, and redemption.
Wear the glove of Nieve, a Stagehand exiled to the Understage, and wield control over Drev’s strings, a Puppet magically bound to her. As they journey to return to the Frontstage above, they will retell forgotten stories, uncover shadowy secrets, and learn their fate is interwoven with the kingdom of theater itself.
- Become Puppet and Puppeteer: Pull the strings and master the art of puppetry in this unique approach to action, movement, and creative puzzle-solving.
- A Troupe of Characters: Meet an ensemble cast of dozens of Major and supporting characters, featuring hundreds of lines of handcrafted dialogue.
- Deadly Shadows: Face a horde of villainous creatures who will do all they can to snuff out the lights and bring the show to an untimely end.
- A Meticulously Crafted World: Marvel at the stylized and detailed graphics and 2D cutscenes that reinforce the magic of theater, with stages that fluctuate between past and present.
- Set The Scene: Arrange and move props, backdrops and characters to rebuild theatrical stages, and re-enact scenes to unveil what befell the once proud World Stage.
- Enchanting Soundscapes: Be captivated by a rich, theatrical soundtrack and immersive sound effects that bring the world of Once Upon a Puppet to life...
- Collectibles: Observant players will find a variety of collectible surprises along the way!
Unwittingly bound together by spool and thread, Drev and Nieve reluctantly embark on a quest to reclaim their place in the theater, against a heartbroken King.
Nieve, a talented Weaver beset by self doubt, builds a strong bond with Drev, a naive yet ambitious Actor. With Drev's unbridled theatrics and Nieve's brilliance, they will conquer their deepest held fears to reveal the truth of the void harbored in their hearts.
Recommended system requirements
minimum*
- Requirement 1:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS:
- Windows 10
- Processor:
- i3-8100 or equivalent
- Memory:
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti, AMD Radeon RX 560
- DirectX:
- Version 11
- Storage:
- 15 GB available space
recommended*
- Requirement 1:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS:
- Windows 11
- Processor:
- i5-10400 or equivalent
- Memory:
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- Nvidia GTX 1650, AMD Radeon RX 570
- DirectX:
- Version 11
- Storage:
- 15 GB available space
User reviews
Pixie
Recommended | 28 Apr 2025
11.9h played
Greatly enjoyed playing this little gem of a game. The story was to die for, sad, but kept you wanting to continue to find out the truth. I think it would of been good if they made this co-op too. The art style was
Helpful: 13
Th3 Bendu
Recommended | 06 Jul 2025
7.5h played
A very good hidden gem amongst the bigger seller games! I can see the devs put a lot of heart into making this. The story is good, great graphics and mechanics/controls are very easy to work with. Overall game play is
Helpful: 16
xxadonisxx
Recommended | 27 Jan 2026
12.6h played
Once Upon a Puppet is a story-driven puzzle platformer that wears its theatrical identity proudly, presenting a world that feels less like a traditional game setting and more like a living stage production. From the
Helpful: 13
Shit Investor
Recommended | 25 Dec 2025
10.7h played
Absolutely fantastic game. A true pleasure to play from start to finish. As a 3D artist, I hope to someday work with the incredible team behind it. Story & gameplay: 11/10.
Helpful: 10
D00mnoodle
Recommended | 03 Jun 2025
7.3h played
I wasn't sure wether or not i would pick up 'once upon a puppet' initially given the high asking price but gave it a shot nonetheless as i was looking for a game that wasn't overly long or challenging. Now having played
Helpful: 11
tigernut
Recommended | 29 Apr 2025
7.9h played
A very nice game with a cute story, graphics and minor platforming/puzzle solving. Reminds me of one of my favorite games, Puppeteer. This game does not reach the heights of that game, but for a 6-8 hour game is very
Helpful: 10