Puddle

About

Puddle is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by darrenville and was released on November 6, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Puddle is a short vertical platformer where you do lots of jumping in different themed levels with various gimmicks. Accompanied by an album of piano pieces, make your way to the top of each level with some help from peculiar birds who will encourage you along the way.

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Single-Player

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

music3 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

Excellent, well-crafted precision platformer with a unique aesthetic and thoughtful design.
Challenging but rewarding gameplay with a music-focused mechanic and great soundtrack.
Smooth performance with no major bugs, and a clear evolution from earlier builds showcasing art and music synergy.

Quite difficult and unforgiving, especially due to strict time limits and lack of checkpoints, making it unsuitable for casual players.
Relatively short if only playing minimum content, which might not satisfy players seeking longer experiences.
Some reports of bugs in earlier versions, and the high difficulty may cause frustration or a 'rage game' experience.

music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is praised for being engaging and well-integrated with its art and platforming mechanics, creating a refreshing and enjoyable experience. The music-focused design adds a unique layer to gameplay, with interactive elements like birds temporarily pausing the music to aid players. Additionally, the soundtrack is accessible outside the game, enhancing its appeal.
- “Music-focused mechanic is a bold and refreshing design!”
- “The music is really good and it's a fun platformer.”
- “I think the art and music come together well in this game.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a bold, music-focused mechanic that offers a challenging yet rewarding experience, complementing a cerebral and bittersweet theme. Its mechanics are thoughtfully integrated with each game zone, contributing to an engaging overall design.
- “Music-focused mechanic is a bold and refreshing design!”
- “Gameplay is challenging but rewarding, theme is cerebral and bittersweet.”
- “I won't spoil the mechanics, but they do seem to fit each zone well.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its sweet and subtle approach, effectively delivering a masterclass in wordless storytelling. While initially focused on building mechanics, it laid the foundation for an engaging overarching narrative.
- “Overall a sweet little game and a masterclass in wordless storytelling.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a striking and unique aesthetic that enhances the precision platforming experience, creating a visually appealing and immersive atmosphere.
- “Very nice precision platformer with a really cool aesthetic.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game shows potential with an interesting concept but currently suffers from noticeable bugs that affect its stability.