No Strings Attached

Puzzle platformer about a puppet escaping an abandoned circus

The Circus Freaks · Published by Threehaw Company Ranch · Released May 2, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 176
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; May 2, 2024
Minimum PC: DirectX 11 GPU; 8 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is No Strings Attached?

This single-player puzzle platformer follows Pavo, a newly sentient puppet. You control his arms to swing and climb, push objects, and use balancing poses to navigate puzzles while a mysterious Blue Light guides you toward the Big Top.

For you if...

+you enjoy dark settings and a spooky atmosphere

Not for you if...

−you want a lengthy adventure with an extensive story

What players say

88% of 176 reviews are positive

Players praise the visual style, sound, and puppet concept. Recurring complaints concern awkward controls, inconsistent swinging, and poor performance.

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No Strings Attached system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 11 GPU, 8 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD 2.5 GHz or superior.
Graphics: Any DirectX 11 or 12 compatible card.
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does No Strings Attached have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does No Strings Attached run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Simplified Chinese.

Does No Strings Attached use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam