68%Strong matchCreepy Tale
87%2k87% positive reviews, Very Positive across 2k reviews·Puzzle · Platformer
—Locks is a horror puzzle-platformer set in a puppet show. The game features a new type of puzzle, and the evil doesn't chase the puppet, as it usually does in platformers, it chases you.


The game's storytelling style shifts as the plot progresses, moving from a Tim Burton-esque fairy tale to a horror style like Junji Ito's. It feels like a collaborative horror animated film by these two masters.
You'll have to deal with the puppeteer's frequent appearances, but don't forget about the props, they have eyes too.

Each action, every step you take, is accompanied by classical instruments. The music is primarily dark and fairy tale-like. During truly scary scenes, it transforms into chaotic, off-key playing, like a saxophone solo gone wild.
Steam data © 2026 Valve Corporation. Trademarks are property of their respective owners.
All matches
Finding similar games…
Creepy TaleShares Horror · Dark · Puzzle Platformer , adds Hand-drawn87% · 2k positive reviews68%Strong match—
REVEILShares Dark · Puzzle · Psychological Horror , adds Walking Simulator87% · 624 positive reviews67%Strong match—
VivietteShares Dark · Puzzle · Psychological Horror , adds Pixel Graphics88% · 460 positive reviews67%Strong match—
Locked UpShares Dark · Psychological Horror · Surreal , adds First-Person77% · 1k positive reviews71%Strong match—
Witch's DollShares Dark · Psychological Horror · Thriller , adds Walking Simulator86% · 231 positive reviews65%Strong match—
CLeMShares Dark · Puzzle · Psychological Horror , adds Exploration93% · 208 positive reviews67%Strong match—All matches
The best games like Locks are Creepy Tale, REVEIL, Viviette, Locked Up, and Witch's Doll.
Match on: filter matches for Locks by tag
Filters all matches
65%+Strong matches
50%+Good matches