Hamburg, Germany – 28.05.2025 – The hand-crafted world of Once Upon a Puppet officially launches on the Nintendo Switch on June 25th. Pre-orders begin today with 20% off through June 24th.
This visually striking 2.5D puzzle adventure is a tribute to storytelling. Classic platforming gameplay intertwines with a whimsical, theater-inspired world. Once Upon A Puppet on Switch will join the previously released version of the game on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam Deck.
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.
Key Features:
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Dual Character Gameplay: Simultaneously control Drev and Nieve, combining their unique skills to navigate a dynamic world.
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Thread-Based Mechanics: Manipulate environments, interact with props, and uncover secrets using their magical thread.
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Hand-Crafted Theatrical World: Explore stunning set pieces, moving backdrops, and collectible costumes inspired by classic stage performances.
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Narrative-Driven Adventure: Rebuild lost theatrical sets and uncover the dark mysteries haunting the Understage.
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.
📩 Press inquiries, interview requests, and review codes: bernd.berheide@daedalic.de
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 supports indie developers since 2007, 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, Coins, Crown & Cabal, Surviving Deponia, and many more. Since April 2022, Daedalic Entertainment has been a subsidiary of the French publishing house and creator of gaming accessoirs, Nacon. For more, please visit: https://press.daedalic.com. Follow us on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/daedalic.