Once Upon a Puppet is out now!
The whimsical puzzle-platformer hits PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam Deck today – Switch version early June 2025
Hamburg, Germany – 23.04.2025 – Take a bow! The hand-crafted world of Once Upon a Puppet takes center stage today as the game officially launches on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam Deck. The Nintendo Switch version will be released early June 2025, giving players just a bit more time before the curtains rise on the portable stage. We will be updating you on the exact release date in the coming weeks.
Developed by Flatter Than Earth and published by Daedalic Entertainment, Once Upon a Puppet invites players into a magical theatrical realm full of danger, discovery, and unexpected transformations. Combining inventive thread-based mechanics, dual-character puzzles, and a rich, hand-animated world, the game offers a heartfelt and eerie journey through a forgotten puppet kingdom.
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In the launch trailer, players catch a glimpse of the game's enchanting yet mysterious stages, spotlighting the bond between protagonists Nieve and Drev as they confront puppet foes and unravel the secrets of their world.
About Once Upon a Puppet
Once Upon a Puppet delivers a captivating world of lost stories, shifting stages, and dramatic puzzles. Step into the shoes of Nieve, the exiled Stagehand, and Drev, the Puppet bound to her by fate, as they unravel the mysteries of the Understage and fight their way back to the grand theater above.
Key Features:
- Dual Character Gameplay – Simultaneously control Drev and Nieve, combining their unique skills to navigate a dynamic world.
- Thread-Based Mechanics – Manipulate environments, interact with props, and uncover secrets using their magical thread.
- Hand-Crafted Theatrical World – Explore stunning set pieces, moving backdrops, and collectible costumes inspired by classic stage performances.
- Narrative-Driven Adventure – Rebuild lost theatrical sets and uncover the dark mysteries haunting the Understage.
Full Performance Now Available
Once Upon a Puppet launched today for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam Deck. The Nintendo Switch version is planned to release early June 2025.
About Flatter Than Earth
At Flatter Than Earth, our mission is to create video games that AAA studios do not dare to make. We're a multidisciplinary, fully remote team that's passionate about creating and helping players have fun. We thrive on innovating new solutions to old challenges, and we seek to rethink how interesting themes can merge into games that speak to the heart, mind & soul. To know more, please visit https://www.flatterthanearth.com.
About Daedalic Entertainment
Daedalic Entertainment is a renowned publisher that has supported indie developers for over 18 years, bringing their titles to every major gaming platform. The lineup of games includes a diverse variety of unique titles, focusing on four distinct areas: storytelling, strategy, co-op games, and wholesome games. With an international team of around 45 employees, Daedalic is currently working with various development studios to create a new lineup of innovative games across consoles and PCs to market. Recent hits include New Cycle, Barotrauma, Unrailed!, Yield! Fall of Rome, Deponia, Shadow Tactics, Inkulinati, Hidden Deep, Fling to the Finish!, and more.
Please look out for upcoming games like The Occultist, Woodo, Magin: The Rat Project Stories, Surviving Deponia, and many more. Since April 2022, Daedalic Entertainment has been a subsidiary of the French publishing house, Nacon. For more, please visit: https://press.daedalic.com. Follow us on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/daedalic.
