Once Upon A Puppet

Released: 4/23/2025

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.

Critics

Steam

Score Breakdown

70.0

Critic Average

18 reviews

Steam User Score

135 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity

-20.4

Metacritic Disparity

N/A

Combined Disparity

-20.4

Average of both sources

Review Timing

4 early (22%)12 launch window (67%)2 late (11%)

Review summary

Updated

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 18)

TheSixthAxis StaffviaTheSixthAxis
Jul 28, 2025Late review
70/100View review
Steam 90.4/100 · -20.4 pts
Justin NationviaNindie Spotlight
Jun 26, 2025Late review
67/100View review
Steam 90.4/100 · -23.4 pts
Matthew PolleselviaGaming Age
May 29, 2025Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 90.4/100 · -10.4 pts
Matúš ŠtrbaviaSECTOR.sk
May 23, 2025Launch window
60/100View review
Steam 90.4/100 · -30.4 pts
Riccardo Amalfitanovia4News.it
May 7, 2025Launch window
70/100View review
Steam 90.4/100 · -20.4 pts