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Games like A Juggler's Tale

If A Juggler's Tale is your kind of game, the closest matches are Shards of Nogard, FAR: Lone Sails and Monochroma — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its poetic storytelling enhances immersion, atmospheric and cozy. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About A Juggler's Tale: Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached?

2021ActionIndieAdventure17.99 USDDeck VerifiedMetacritic 74Windowsby kaleidoscube
A Juggler's Tale — Steam game cover
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Steam players who put hours into A Juggler's Tale also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Shards of Nogard

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for A Juggler's Tale fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with A Juggler's Tale.

    Shards of Nogard is a powerful, evocative fantasy adventure game that will surprise you with fastpaced combat, mind-boggling puzzles, beautiful hand-crafted environments and an immersive story about the eternal battle set in the medieval fantasy world.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. FAR: Lone Sails

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with A Juggler's Tale.

    Second-strongest match for A Juggler's Tale fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with A Juggler's Tale.

    Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?

    2018ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Monochroma

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with A Juggler's Tale.

    Third-strongest match for A Juggler's Tale fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with A Juggler's Tale.

    Monochroma is a cinematic puzzle platformer. It’s a game about being a kid, growing up with a little brother that needs your help, facing obstacles and solving unique puzzles in a dystopian 1950's setting.

    2014ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Hue

    WHY THIS

    Shares a cozy mood with A Juggler's Tale.

    Ranked #4 for A Juggler's Tale fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with A Juggler's Tale.

    Hue is a vibrant, award-winning puzzle-adventure, where you alter the world by changing its background colour.

    2016IndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Lost Words: Beyond the Page

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with A Juggler's Tale.

    Ranked #5 for A Juggler's Tale fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with A Juggler's Tale.

    A short, fully voiced, story-first adventure across two worlds. Rearrange words into platforms in Izzy’s diary, then wield word magic to shape your path in the fantasy she writes. Gentle puzzles, watercolour wonder, and a bittersweet story of family, loss, and healing.

    2021IndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Pedestrian

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with A Juggler's Tale.

    Ranked #6 for A Juggler's Tale fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with A Juggler's Tale.

    I can see the signs in my sleep now, always guiding me closer. Will this really work? Have we almost achieved the impossible?

    2020IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. PLANET ALPHA

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with A Juggler's Tale.

    Ranked #7 for A Juggler's Tale fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with A Juggler's Tale.

    PLANET ALPHA, a beautiful alien world filled with mystery and danger. Pursued by relentless enemies, you must harness the power of night and day as you struggle to survive.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. LIMBO

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with A Juggler's Tale.

    Ranked #8 for A Juggler's Tale fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with A Juggler's Tale.

    Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO

    2011ActionIndieAdventure12.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to A Juggler's Tale

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Portal

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of A Juggler's Tale cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with A Juggler's Tale.

    Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.

    2007Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. LIMBO

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with A Juggler's Tale.

    Reviewers of A Juggler's Tale cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with A Juggler's Tale.

    Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO

    2011ActionIndieAdventure12.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. The Stanley Parable

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with A Juggler's Tale.

    Reviewers of A Juggler's Tale cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with A Juggler's Tale.

    The Stanley Parable is a first person exploration game. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will follow a story, you will not follow a story. You will have a choice, you will have no choice. The game will end, the game will never end.

    2013IndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Cat Lady

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with A Juggler's Tale.

    Reviewers of A Juggler's Tale cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with A Juggler's Tale.

    The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...

    2013IndieAdventure8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with A Juggler's Tale.

    Reviewers of A Juggler's Tale cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with A Juggler's Tale.

    The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

    2014IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Last Door - Collector's Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with A Juggler's Tale.

    Reviewers of A Juggler's Tale cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with A Juggler's Tale.

    Something ancient and evil is stirring in Victorian England. Only you can stop it. Journey to the brink of madness and beyond as you set forth alone into the dark.

    2014IndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. INSIDE

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with A Juggler's Tale.

    Reviewers of A Juggler's Tale cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with A Juggler's Tale.

    Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Planet of Lana

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with A Juggler's Tale.

    Reviewers of A Juggler's Tale cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with A Juggler's Tale.

    In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below A Juggler's Tale at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under A Juggler's Tale on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with A Juggler's Tale.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under A Juggler's Tale on Steam right now. Shares Indie with A Juggler's Tale.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under A Juggler's Tale on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with A Juggler's Tale.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under A Juggler's Tale on Steam right now. Shares Action with A Juggler's Tale.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under A Juggler's Tale on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with A Juggler's Tale.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under A Juggler's Tale on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with A Juggler's Tale.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under A Juggler's Tale on Steam right now. Shares Action with A Juggler's Tale.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under A Juggler's Tale on Steam right now. Shares Indie with A Juggler's Tale.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with A Juggler's Tale.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with A Juggler's Tale.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with A Juggler's Tale.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with A Juggler's Tale.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with A Juggler's Tale.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with A Juggler's Tale.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with A Juggler's Tale.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with A Juggler's Tale.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. FAR: Lone Sails

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with A Juggler's Tale.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with A Juggler's Tale.

    Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?

    2018ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Lost Words: Beyond the Page

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with A Juggler's Tale.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with A Juggler's Tale.

    A short, fully voiced, story-first adventure across two worlds. Rearrange words into platforms in Izzy’s diary, then wield word magic to shape your path in the fantasy she writes. Gentle puzzles, watercolour wonder, and a bittersweet story of family, loss, and healing.

    2021IndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. The Pedestrian

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with A Juggler's Tale.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with A Juggler's Tale.

    I can see the signs in my sleep now, always guiding me closer. Will this really work? Have we almost achieved the impossible?

    2020IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. LIMBO

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with A Juggler's Tale.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with A Juggler's Tale.

    Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO

    2011ActionIndieAdventure12.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about A Juggler's Tale

Is A Juggler's Tale verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — A Juggler's Tale is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does A Juggler's Tale cost?
A Juggler's Tale is listed on Steam at 17.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to A Juggler's Tale?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside A Juggler's Tale are Shards of Nogard, FAR: Lone Sails, Monochroma.
Who developed A Juggler's Tale?
A Juggler's Tale was developed by kaleidoscube and published by Assemble Entertainment.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on A Juggler's Tale.

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