Puddle

About Puddle

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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip Games Like Puddle

Looking for games like Puddle? Here are top casual platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Lunistice, 1 Screen Platformer or You Have to Win the Game.

89%2.3kreviews

Lunistice

2022

Arcade Platformer

87%330reviews

1 Screen Platformer

2019

Platformer

92%3.6kreviews

You Have to Win the Game

2014

Open World Platformer

81%315reviews

Semblance

2018

Casual Platformer

100%136reviews

Below The Ocean

2021

Casual Platformer

91%4.6kreviews

Dadish

2020

Casual Platformer

63%352reviews

Four Sided Fantasy

2016

Platformer

96%917reviews

Khimera: Destroy all Monster Girls

2016

Platformer

92%49reviews

MONUMENTUM

2025

Casual Platformer

80%1.1kreviews

Cat Bird

2017

Casual Action Adventure

More games like Puddle

Skip User Reviews

Reviews

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
60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
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
75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
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
50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
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
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
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
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game shows potential with an interesting concept but currently suffers from noticeable bugs that affect its stability.