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Games like Once Upon A Puppet

Control the strings of fate and embark on a grand adventure with Drev and Nieve. A magical, story-driven 2.5D puzzle-platformer where puppeteering mechanics and a whimsical, theater-inspired world intertwine.

2025IndieAdventureCasual24.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Flatter Than Earth
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    2021IndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

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    2021IndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed

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    2024ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    The Darkest Tales

    When a nightmare creeps into reality, the only ones that can help are those whose magical powers we’ve believed in since childhood. A brave teddy bear heads to the far side of “happily ever after” to rescue his owner, Alicia.

    2022ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    2018ActionIndieAdventure6.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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Frequently asked about Once Upon A Puppet

Is Once Upon A Puppet verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Once Upon A Puppet 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 Once Upon A Puppet cost?
Once Upon A Puppet is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Once Upon A Puppet?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Once Upon A Puppet are Onirike, The Last Campfire, Hue.
Who developed Once Upon A Puppet?
Once Upon A Puppet was developed by Flatter Than Earth and published by Daedalic Entertainment.

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