Summary
- Once Upon A Puppet offers a unique, visually stunning 2.5D platforming experience inspired by Little Big Planet.
- Players can control Nieve and Drev to uncover intertwined fate and use puppetry skills to solve puzzles in a captivating story.
- Engage in creative gameplay by rearranging the theater environment and facing shadowy creatures for an immersive experience.
Developer Flatter Than Earth has teamed up with publisher Daedalic Entertainment to reveal a brand-new trailer for the upcoming puzzle-platformer Once Upon A Puppet. As part of the Steam Next Fest, a playable demo has also been released, giving players an early chance to experience the striking visuals and intriguing gameplay of Once Upon A Puppet ahead of its launch for PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S.
Combining the familiar platforming mechanics of games like Little Big Planet with the gorgeous esthetics and themes of Lies of P, Once Upon A Puppet offers a unique 2.5D platforming experience that will transport players into a theatrical realm of long-lost stories and dark secrets. Fans who enjoy classic platformers with a darker twist may want to take a closer look at what lies in store with Once Upon A Puppet.
Upcoming Steam Game Has Serious LittleBigPlanet Vibes
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Set within the vibrant 2.5D Kingdom of Theater, Once Upon A Puppet will see players utilize the magical glove Nieve, a banished Stagehand, and take control of the puppet Drev to uncover their interwoven fate. Players must master the art of puppetry while solving creative puzzles, interacting with a troupe of characters, facing off against villainous creatures, and arranging the backdrops of the world around them in a captivating story of friendship and redemption. Once Upon A Puppet features meticulously crafted stages that fluctuate between the present and the past and a rich theatrical soundtrack with immersive sound effects. Looking to captivate fans of visually stunning games like Yoshi's Crafted World and Lost in Random, the free demo for Once Upon A Puppet is available now exclusively on Steam.
Once Upon A Puppet Demo Launch Trailer
Similar to an actual stage production, much of the surrounding environment in Once Upon A Puppet is movable and interactive, allowing players to redesign the theater around them. Props, backdrops, and even characters can be changed to re-enact key scenes and unveil what befell the World Stage. Players must be weary of the shadowy creatures trying to snuff out the stage lights and will have to implement a creative approach to action to ensure the show avoids an untimely end. Combining Nieve's brilliance and Drev's theatrics, players can conquer the deepest fears of their hearts in the puzzle-platforming action-adventure game Once Upon A Puppet.
The February 2025 Steam Next Fest has included a number of promising new games, from sci-fi horror adventures to the gorgeous platforming journey of Once Upon A Puppet. Set to release in Spring 2025, interested players can stay tuned for more news on Once Upon A Puppet and other exciting platforming games.
- Date Founded
- March 1, 2007
- Headquarters
- Hamburg, Germany
- Parent Company
- Nacon