Thread: A Puppet Metroidvania Focused on Creative Platforming

6/24/2026, 8:33:00 AM

Release date: 10/18/2022

Tags: #metroidvania #exploration #precision-platformer #adventure #mystery #platformer #2d-platformer #souls-like

User Reviews

Score: 85%Positive
Review Count: 26 reviews
Fetched At: 6/24/2026, 8:33:02 AM

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Japan Price: ¥ 1,120
Global Price: $10.99
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 6/24/2026, 8:32:59 AM

Key highlight

Thread is a puppet-themed Metroidvania by Medow, focusing on creative platforming by creating your own platforms with crystal scissors. Explore the decaying world of Terrastage and solve large-scale puzzles.

Who this is for

Recommended for players who enjoy unique mechanics, exploration, and puzzle-solving over combat.

Details

Overview

Thread is an adventure-focused Metroidvania developed and published by Medow. This single-player experience eschews heavy combat in favor of intricate platforming challenges and environmental puzzle-solving. Players step into a decaying world of puppets, Terrastage, where forgotten lands hold mysteries and ancient mechanisms.

Highlights

Unique Platforming Mechanic: Players can throw crystal scissors into walls to create their own platforms, offering a dynamic approach to traversal and puzzle-solving.
Exploration and Mystery: Uncover the secrets of Terrastage, a once-vibrant world now fallen into rot, where lost puppet residents wander aimlessly.
Focus on Puzzles: The game emphasizes solving large-scale, area-wide puzzles that involve manipulating ancient structures and mechanisms blocking your path.

Who It's For

Thread is ideal for players who enjoy Metroidvania exploration but prefer a strong emphasis on precision platforming and puzzle-solving over combat. Fans of unique mechanics and atmospheric world-building will find much to appreciate.