A Juggler's Tale similar games & best alternatives

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A Juggler's Tale

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2021

Should you play it?

Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached?

What works

  • Beautiful art style and environments
  • Engaging and poetic narration
  • Unique puppet string mechanics
  • Immersive story and atmosphere
  • Soothing music and sound design

Things to keep in mind

  • Very short gameplay length
  • Some bugs and glitches reported
  • Simple and easy puzzles
  • Limited replay value
  • Price considered high for content

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Planet of the Eyes

  • Aspire: Ina's Tale

  • Soulless: Ray Of Hope

  • Through the Woods

  • Conarium

  • Black The Fall

More exploratory

Games that feels like A Juggler's Tale but with more exploration of areas and secrets

  • Omno

  • Teslagrad 2

  • Ori and the Blind Forest

  • The Cub

  • Radiolight

  • Call of the Sea

More continuation-driven

Games that feels like A Juggler's Tale but with an even stronger pull to keep playing

  • Planet of Lana II

  • Jenny LeClue - Detectivu

  • American Arcadia

  • Monolith

  • Unforeseen Incidents

  • 重明鸟 Bright Bird

More value-seeking

Games that feels like A Juggler's Tale but with a stronger sense of value for your time

  • A New Beginning - Final Cut

  • The Savior From Above

  • SOMA

  • Apocalipsis

  • Plazma Being

  • Creepy Tale: Some Other Place

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A Juggler's Tale: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Continuation, Violence.

Last update: 21/08/2026