Games like Requiem for a Puppet

The Longing is an atmospheric adventure blending slow-paced gameplay with idle mechanics, where you guide the Shade, the last servant of a king, as he waits alone in a vast underground kingdom. Time flows in real-time, meaning the game unfolds over 400 days, challenging patience and reflection. It offers a unique, meditative experience about solitude and the passage of time.

In "Courier of the Crypts" , players survive as a courier delivering goods in ominous crypts, using a magic torch to illuminate paths, defend against darkness, and solve puzzles. The torch's flames react differently to various enemies and environmental elements, making it a crucial and limited resource for players to strategically conserve and manage. Alongside combat and puzzle-solving, players explore the crypts to discover hidden riddles and traps.

"Strayed Lights is a single-player Fantasy Fighting game with compelling game mechanics and fabulous visuals. As a tiny, growing light seeking transcendence, explore an intricate world of otherworldly ruins and duel with rogue shadow creatures. Harness energy in combat, grow and ascend, and confront both inner and outer creatures in this atmospheric action-adventure, accompanied by outstanding music."

After Us is a platforming game where you play as Gaia, the Spirit of Life, in a desolate world. Your mission is to salvage the souls of extinct animals and revive them after learning their tragic fates, while avoiding dangerous oil-covered creatures. With an original soundtrack and the ability to restore life to the planet, this emotional journey aims to deliver a critique on the impact of humanity on nature.

"Mulaka is a single-player fantasy platformer game featuring ingenious visuals and immersive gameplay. The game highlights the rich history and unique culture of the Tarahumara indigenous people of northern Mexico, weaving their mythology and creatures throughout the game. Listen to the full cultural experience with its traditional soundtrack available on Soundcloud."

Once Upon a Puppet is a 2.5D puzzle-platformer set in a vibrant theatrical world, where you control Nieve, an exiled Stagehand, and Drev, a magically bound Puppet. Master puppet mechanics to solve puzzles, uncover forgotten stories, and confront shadowy enemies while exploring themes of friendship, self-discovery, and redemption.

"The Tenth Line" is a charming RPG with hand-drawn art and unique combat mechanics. You play as a prince and his loyal bodyguard, exploring a vibrant world filled with mystery and danger. The game features puzzle-solving, turn-based battles, and character development, providing an engaging and immersive experience.

"Oblitus" is a single-player platformer with compelling visuals and intense difficulty, offering around 100 hours of playtime. It features four procedurally-generated realms, spear-based combat, and a magic system with 22 unique enchantments. Every playthrough provides a unique experience with multiple endings to discover, set in a haunting and mysterious atmosphere.

Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, magical items and ancient secrets. By upgrading your magic, any way forward is right in this non-linear adventure game full of exploration.

RiME is a single-player, open-world puzzle adventure game with a wholesome story and dense atmosphere. As a young boy stranded on a mysterious island, you'll explore enchanting landscapes, solve ingenious puzzles using sound, light, and time manipulation, and uncover secrets that reveal the island's forgotten past. With its outstanding gameplay, graphics, and soundtrack, RiME offers a captivating experience, despite minor optimization issues and some grinding.