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2021 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 14.99 € 👍 92 % Very positive, 1,814 reviews on Steam Steam Deck verified

You guide the string puppet Abby through a fairytale circus world where her strings are both a prison and a gameplay mechanic. A poetic, story-driven 2.5D adventure mixing platforming and puzzles.

What defines A Juggler's Tale:

  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Lavish presentation
  • Puzzles and brain teasers
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

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2012 PCPlayStation 14.99 € 👍 93 % Very positive, 2,836 reviews on Steam Steam Deck playable

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  • Puzzles and brain teasers
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Lost Words: Beyond the Page

Distinctive, stylised art style

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Rain

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Blackwood Crossing

Accessible and relaxed

A short, emotional first-person adventure about two orphaned siblings on a train ride that turns into a magical journey through memory, loss and grief. It focuses on narrative and atmosphere rather than challenge.

Deer & Boy

Strong, story-driven narrative

A cinematic platform adventure in which a boy on the run finds an unexpected companion. Together they work through obstacles, puzzles and stealth sections.

Monochroma

Distinctive, stylised art style

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Ico

Puzzles and brain teasers

A quiet, melancholic adventure where a horned boy leads a mysterious girl by the hand through a vast, sunlit castle. Environmental puzzles, wordless storytelling and the bond that grows between the two make it an influential classic.

The Last Guardian

Strong, story-driven narrative

A boy and the giant creature Trico traverse crumbling ruins together, solving environmental puzzles and climbing challenges that hinge on trust and cooperation. Trico's willful, lifelike behavior makes their bond one of Team Ico's most moving experiences.

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