Once Upon a Puppet Debuts on Nintendo Switch: A Handheld Puzzle-Platform Adventure

Gaming Staff • June 25, 2025

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The cinematic puzzle-platformer game, Once Upon a Puppet, has been released on Nintendo Switch. The game, which has already won the hearts of players on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, invites players to explore a mysterious world beneath the stage on handheld. Once Upon a Puppet is a narrative-driven adventure that features dual character gameplay, thread-based mechanics, and hand-crafted theatrical worlds. Players take on the roles of Nieve, the exiled Stagehand, and Drev, the Puppet bound to her, as they navigate through the Understage to uncover the dark mysteries haunting the place.

Once Upon a Puppet is developed by Flatter Than Earth, a multidisciplinary, fully remote team that creates games that AAA studios do not dare to make. The game is published by Daedalic Entertainment, a renowned publisher that has supported indie developers for over 18 years. Daedalic Entertainment has a diverse lineup of unique titles, focusing on storytelling, strategy, co-op games, and wholesome games.

Once Upon a Puppet is available on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam Deck, and now on Nintendo Switch. Players can take this richly animated story on the go and experience the full magic of this game on handheld for the first time. The game's stunning set pieces, moveable backdrops, and collectible costumes are inspired by classic stage performances, making it a must-play for puzzle-platformer fans.

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