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Games like Puppeteer : Control

If Puppeteer : Control is your kind of game, the closest matches are PumPum 2, Witch Halloween and Pleasure Puzzle:Sexy Girls 趣拼拼:性感少女 — picked from the ranked list below. 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 Puppeteer : Control: Puppet Master Simulator. Become the Puppet Master and find exhibits for your toy house hells collection.

2023IndieAdventureSimulationCasual3.99 USDWindowsby Towndarktales
Puppeteer : Control — Steam game cover

Players who liked Puppeteer : Control also play

Steam players who put hours into Puppeteer : Control 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. PumPum 2

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Puppeteer : Control fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Puppeteer : Control.

    PumPum comes back with new sexy girls, new game genre, lots of levels and colorful, juicy, extraordinarily hot animations! Don't waste your time on anything else, go and check PumPum 2!

    2023IndieAdventureSimulation3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Witch Halloween

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Puppeteer : Control fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Puppeteer : Control.

    The day before Halloween, Chelsea is found by her disappeared aunt' lawyer who tells her the last will of his client. Aunt bequeathed all her fortune and Chelsea's house to niece, but she must to stay there exactly one night completely alone. After that, the whole fortune will go to Chelsea.

    2019IndieAdventureSimulation6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Pleasure Puzzle:Sexy Girls 趣拼拼:性感少女

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Puppeteer : Control fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Puppeteer : Control.

    Import pictures to create a custom jigsaw album that you will never finish playing. One key to import local images! Use F12 screenshots! Share your artistic taste with the world!

    2018IndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Spooky Milk Life

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Puppeteer : Control fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Puppeteer : Control.

    Come on to the 'Spooky Milk Life', Explore and solve the mystery of Mid Night Falls with full of sexy characters and erotic situations. Procedural dungeon and Turn-based battle are waiting.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Hentai Beach

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Puppeteer : Control fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Puppeteer : Control.

    Plunge into an incredible endless adventure with beautiful girls on a sunny beach away from the hustle and bustle. The girls are looking forward to meeting you, but can you charm them?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation0.59 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. My Sexy Waitress

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Puppeteer : Control fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Puppeteer : Control.

    My Sexy Waitress this is exciting, puzzle game with Fancy Girls. Control your tube and find the way to pass the level and unlock a lot of beauty in the gallery My Sexy Waitress contain a nice mechanic, cute girls and awesome story.

    2021AdventureSimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Witch 2 Hell Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Puppeteer : Control fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Puppeteer : Control.

    Trapped in a surreal, diabolical realm, the demon of candlelight encounters Chelsea. He sets her free and gives her a chance to escape from hell. Will Chelsea find the way out? What destiny awaits her in this infernal place? The answers are up to you, and you alone.

    2021IndieAdventureSimulation7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Apprehending the Adventurer Chan! ~Live2D Tentacles Simulator~

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Puppeteer : Control fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Puppeteer : Control.

    A tentacle training simulator developed specifically for experienced players. Players will control tentacles to fully train the captured adventurer-chan. All animations are rendered in full Live2D, providing immediate feedback based on various actions to satisfy your desires for tentacle training!

    2024IndieSimulationCasual6.79 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Puppeteer : Control at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Puppeteer : Control on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Puppeteer : Control.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Puppeteer : Control on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Puppeteer : Control.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Puppeteer : Control on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Puppeteer : Control.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Puppeteer : Control on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with Puppeteer : Control.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Puppeteer : Control on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with Puppeteer : Control.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Puppeteer : Control on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Puppeteer : Control.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Puppeteer : Control on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Puppeteer : Control.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Puppeteer : Control on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Puppeteer : Control.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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 and Casual with Puppeteer : Control.

    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 Adventure with Puppeteer : Control.

    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 Puppeteer : Control.

    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 Indie with Puppeteer : Control.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Puppeteer : Control.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  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 and Simulation with Puppeteer : Control.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Puppeteer : Control.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. A Date with Death

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Puppeteer : Control.

    Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Towndarktales

Other recommendable Steam games by Towndarktales, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Witch Halloween

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Towndarktales, the studio behind Puppeteer : Control. Shares Indie and Adventure with Puppeteer : Control.

    The day before Halloween, Chelsea is found by her disappeared aunt' lawyer who tells her the last will of his client. Aunt bequeathed all her fortune and Chelsea's house to niece, but she must to stay there exactly one night completely alone. After that, the whole fortune will go to Chelsea.

    2019IndieAdventureSimulation6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Witch 2 Hell Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Towndarktales, the studio behind Puppeteer : Control. Shares Indie and Adventure with Puppeteer : Control.

    Trapped in a surreal, diabolical realm, the demon of candlelight encounters Chelsea. He sets her free and gives her a chance to escape from hell. Will Chelsea find the way out? What destiny awaits her in this infernal place? The answers are up to you, and you alone.

    2021IndieAdventureSimulation7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. DARK FABLE

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Towndarktales, the studio behind Puppeteer : Control. Shares Indie and Adventure with Puppeteer : Control.

    Five unique islands, valleys, magical forests and glassy seas, on each of which unfolds and epic battle with a sorceress. Defeat four bright sorceresses, free your friends and crush Tir-na-Nog, avenge the evil desecration of your father's house.

    2019ActionSportsIndie2.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Iron Disco

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Towndarktales, the studio behind Puppeteer : Control. Shares Indie and Adventure with Puppeteer : Control.

    A parody of 80s' action films. The game is set on a tropical island. Captain Juan and Dr. Lee challenge the Dark Lord and plan to take over the planet with their army of soldiers, zombies, robots, and creepy monsters.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Jester`s Theater Museum

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Towndarktales, the studio behind Puppeteer : Control. Shares Adventure with Puppeteer : Control.

    Searching for her missing sister, Melissa visits a mysterious museum. You are the only one to decide whether she manages to solve its mystery and what consequences it will have.

    2022Adventure4.79 USDSteam ↗
  6. CODE: PANDORA

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Towndarktales, the studio behind Puppeteer : Control. Shares Indie and Adventure with Puppeteer : Control.

    In the remotest galaxy, in the dystopian Medusa nebula, the colonies lose contact with the empire. After discovering that the source of the interference is the mysterious planet Pandora, the techno-magi send Sergeant Dripley to restore communication with the empire.

    2023IndieAdventureCasual8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Witch 3 Return

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Towndarktales, the studio behind Puppeteer : Control. Shares Indie and Adventure with Puppeteer : Control.

    After passing through the hellish universe of the Jester, Chelsea falls back to earth. Back to the place where it all started. This time, not only her fate is in her hands, but also her sisters.

    2022IndieAdventureCasual8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Candle Daemon

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Towndarktales, the studio behind Puppeteer : Control. Shares Indie and Adventure with Puppeteer : Control.

    Candle Daemon is a 2D side scrolling adventure game with action RPG elements. You will be playing as Jack, and your task is to collect Agnete's 9 arcana to open the gate into the world of the Jester.

    2024IndieAdventure8.99 USDDeck 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. PumPum 2

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Puppeteer : Control.

    PumPum comes back with new sexy girls, new game genre, lots of levels and colorful, juicy, extraordinarily hot animations! Don't waste your time on anything else, go and check PumPum 2!

    2023IndieAdventureSimulation3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. My Sexy Waitress

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Puppeteer : Control.

    My Sexy Waitress this is exciting, puzzle game with Fancy Girls. Control your tube and find the way to pass the level and unlock a lot of beauty in the gallery My Sexy Waitress contain a nice mechanic, cute girls and awesome story.

    2021AdventureSimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Witch 2 Hell Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Puppeteer : Control.

    Trapped in a surreal, diabolical realm, the demon of candlelight encounters Chelsea. He sets her free and gives her a chance to escape from hell. Will Chelsea find the way out? What destiny awaits her in this infernal place? The answers are up to you, and you alone.

    2021IndieAdventureSimulation7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Puppeteer : Control

Does Puppeteer : Control work on Steam Deck?
Puppeteer : Control is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Puppeteer : Control cost?
Puppeteer : Control is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Puppeteer : Control?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Puppeteer : Control are PumPum 2, Witch Halloween, Pleasure Puzzle:Sexy Girls 趣拼拼:性感少女.
Who developed Puppeteer : Control?
Puppeteer : Control was developed by Towndarktales.

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 Puppeteer : Control.

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