2.5D puzzle platformer Once Upon a Puppet planned for Nintendo Switch

Once Upon a Puppet will be making its way to Nintendo Switch, according to publisher Daedalic Entertainment and Flatter Than Earth. It should be out sometime in 2025.

Once Upon a Puppet is a 2.5D puzzle-platformer that takes place in the world of a theater. You’ll wear the glove of Nieve, a stagehand exiled to the Understage, and control the strings of Drev, a puppet magically bound to her.

Learn more about the game via the following overview:

Welcome to Once Upon a Puppet, a 2.5D puzzle-platformer that unfolds within a vibrant world of theater. Take part in a magical tale that combines classic platforming with puppet-inspired gameplay, in a captivating story of friendship, self-discovery, and redemption.

Wear the glove of Nieve, a Stagehand exiled to the Understage, and wield control over Drev’s strings, a Puppet magically bound to her. As they journey to return to the Frontstage above, they will retell forgotten stories, uncover shadowy secrets, and learn their fate is interwoven with the kingdom of theater itself.

Key Features

• Become Puppet and Puppeteer: Pull the strings and master the art of puppetry in this unique approach to action, movement, and creative puzzle-solving.
• A Troupe of Characters: Meet an ensemble cast of dozens of Major and supporting characters, featuring hundreds of lines of handcrafted dialogue.
• Deadly Shadows: Face a horde of villainous creatures who will do all they can to snuff out the lights and bring the show to an untimely end.
• A Meticulously Crafted World: Marvel at the stylized and detailed graphics that reinforce the magic of theater, with stages that fluctuate between past and present.
• Set The Scene: Arrange and move props, backdrops and characters to rebuild theatrical stages, and re-enact scenes to unveil what befell the once proud World Stage.
• Enchanting Soundscapes: Be captivated by a rich, theatrical soundtrack and immersive sound effects that bring the world of Once Upon a Puppet to life…

View an official trailer below.

Official Trailer

We should be seeing the title as a Nintendo eShop download. For more Nintendo Switch coverage, head on over here.