No Strings Attached (2024)

Developer: The Circus Freaks
Publisher: Threehaw Company Ranch
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Free To Play
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 164 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 41 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A student-made thriller where you puppeteer a puppet's arms to solve puzzles and explore a decaying circus under the guidance of a mysterious blue light.

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What players say

Players compare it to Little Nightmares and praise the art and atmosphere, but nearly all complain about poor optimization, stiff controls, and finicky climbing. The game is very short, about an hour, and many wish it were longer and better polished.

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