Games like The Plucky Squire

2D/3D action-adventure with a signature mechanic of jumping between worlds. It features puzzle-solving and mini-challenges in a storybook setting.

85% positive from 4,006 · 2024 · 30% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $9.89 (2026-04-09)

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Six games like The Plucky Squire

Braid, Anniversary Edition

93% positive from 1,795 reviews20246% finish itDeck Verified

A puzzle platformer where players manipulate time to solve challenges in painterly worlds, featuring extensive developer commentary.

What players likedPlayers praise its beautiful art, fantastic music, and sophisticated, intuitive puzzles that offer a rewarding "aha!" moment.

The catchPuzzles hinge on unexplained mechanics and fiddly execution rather than clean insight.

Both are tagged 2D Platformer, Puzzle-Platformer and 2D.

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Praey for the Gods

81% positive from 3,115 reviews20215% finish itDeck Verified

This is an open-world boss climbing adventure game. Players scale massive beasts and explore a frozen world to survive and uncover secrets.

What players likedPlayers praise "Praey for the Gods" for its "Shadow of the Colossus"-like giant titan boss fights, open world, and sense of scale.

The catchTacked on survival and durability chores add busywork without improving the boss fights.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Puzzle-Platformer and Action-Adventure.

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Red Trigger

89% positive from 2,017 reviews201611% finish itDeck Playable

FPS puzzle game where you manipulate expanding red blocks to solve environmental challenges. It features strategic energy management and physics-based platforming.

What players likedPlayers praise Red Trigger as an enjoyable platform shooter, comparing it to classic titles in the genre.

The catchRiddled with game breaking bugs, and the paid remake plays worse than the free original.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Puzzle-Platformer and Adventure.

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Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered

88% positive from 1,726 reviews202510% finish itDeck Verified

This is a remastered action-adventure game collection featuring puzzle-solving and exploration. Players control Lara Croft through challenging tombs and ancient mysteries.

What players likedPlayers praise the remastered visuals, quality-of-life improvements, and the ambitious, atmospheric, and puzzle-focused adventures reminiscent of classic Tomb Raider.

The catchControls stay clumsy and unresponsive, and the new modern option does not fix them.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Action-Adventure and Adventure.

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Tinykin

97% positive from 1,389 reviews202246% finish itDeck Verified

A 3D platformer where you collect tiny creatures to solve puzzles and explore a giant world. It has a charming, adventurous feel.

What players likedPlayers praise Tinykin as a delightful 3D collect-a-thon platformer, often compared to Pikmin for its charming creature-based puzzles.

The catchThere is almost no challenge or real puzzles, just collecting in every corner.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Action-Adventure and Adventure.

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OlliOlli World

90% positive from 1,841 reviews20221% finish itDeck Verified

This is a skateboarding action-platformer with a signature flow state mechanic. It offers accessible, deep gameplay with player freedom and a vibrant, eccentric feel.

What players likedPlayers praise OlliOlli World as a beautiful, fun, and smooth platformer with ideally balanced difficulty, reminiscent of other fast-paced games.

The catchA 2K terms update added always online checks and broad data collection after launch.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer and 2D Platformer.

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More about The Plucky Squire

What players liked

Players praise its creative 2D/3D world-shifting mechanics and beautiful art, often comparing it to a relaxing, accessible Zelda-like adventure.

The catch

Constant dialogue and hints interrupt play and spoon feed nearly every puzzle solution.

Reviews: 85% positive from 4,006
Released: 2024
Finish it: 30% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $9.89 (2026-04-09)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 85% positive, but with 4,006 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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