The curtain rises and the stage begins! "Once Upon a Puppet" is now officially on sale, and the Switch version is expected to be launched in June
The fantasy puzzle platform game "Once Upon a Puppet" developed by Flatter Than Earth and published by Daedalic Entertainment is officially launched on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam Deck platforms today. The Nintendo Switch version will be launched in early June 2025, and more specific release dates will be announced in the next few weeks, so stay tuned.
Promotional video:
In the launch trailer, players will get a glimpse of the exciting clips of the protagonists Neve and Dref fighting side by side in the mysterious stage, fighting against puppet enemies and uncovering hidden secrets.
"Puppetry" takes players into a magical theater world full of danger, adventure and change. The game combines a unique silk thread mechanism, dual-role puzzle gameplay and exquisite hand-painted animations to present players with a warm but slightly strange adventure in the puppet kingdom.
About "Puppetry"
Transform into the exiled stage worker Neve and the fateful puppet Drev, explore the lost story and the unpredictable stage mechanism, solve the mysteries of the dark theater, and return to the hall of glory.
Game Features:
Dual-role cooperative gameplay - Control Neve and Drev at the same time, cleverly combine their skills, and venture into the dynamic stage world.
Magic Silk Thread Mechanism - Use silk threads to manipulate environmental props and unlock hidden mechanisms and secrets.
Hand-painted theater aesthetics - Wander through gorgeous sets, collect costumes, and feel the unique charm of classic stage art.
Immersive narrative adventure - Restore the lost stage and uncover the dark truth behind the Shadow Theater.
The Puppet Story was officially released on April 23, 2025, supporting PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam Deck platforms, and the Nintendo Switch version will be launched in early June.
About Flatter Than Earth
Flatter Than Earth is a remote independent development team dedicated to developing innovative games that traditional AAA studios dare not do. We love to challenge traditions and strive to transform speculative themes into touching and fun gaming experiences. About Daedalic Entertainment
Daedalic Entertainment is a well-known independent game publisher headquartered in Germany with more than 18 years of publishing experience. Its works cover multiple categories such as narrative adventure, strategy, cooperation and healing. Representative works include "Barotrauma", "Unrailed!", "Deponia", "Inkulinati", "Hidden Deep" and so on.
