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The Circus Freaks · Published by Threehaw Company Ranch
Very Positive — 90% positive (168 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
No Strings Attached is a puzzle platform thriller where you play as Pavo, a newly-sentient puppet, in a struggling circus. Marionette Pavo’s arms to swing, climb, and more to escape your Master’s true intentions.
Free to PlayDJCTQ 10Full Controller Support
Free
Adventure, Free To Play, Casual · 2024 · More free games
Explore No Strings Attached as you control Pavo, a newly-sentient puppet, navigating the perilous and puzzling corridors of a failing circus. Use your arms to swing and climb, unraveling the mysteries set by your master in this casual adventure game.
About this game
Created by passionate students at the University of Utah.
Dive into No Strings Attached, a puzzle platform thriller where you play as Pavo, a newlysentient puppet trying to escape from an abandoned circus. Marionette Pavo’s arms to swing, climb, and more as you are guided by a mysterious Blue Light to the Big Top. Unravel your Master’s true intentions in this captivating, Pinocchio-inspired adventure.
MARIONETTE THROUGH PUZZLES
Raise Pavo’s arms and use the push and balance poses to navigate the puzzles you will encounter along the way.
EXPLORE THE CIRCUS
Explore the Puppet Master’s struggling circus where Pavo and other creations were created.
UNCOVER YOUR MASTER’S SECRET
Find out what actually goes on in Puppet Master’s circus and what will happen when he finds one of his creations is sentient.
Dive into No Strings Attached, a puzzle platform thriller where you play as Pavo, a newlysentient puppet trying to escape from an abandoned circus. Marionette Pavo’s arms to swing, climb, and more as you are guided by a mysterious Blue Light to the Big Top. Unravel your Master’s true intentions in this captivating, Pinocchio-inspired adventure.
MARIONETTE THROUGH PUZZLES
Raise Pavo’s arms and use the push and balance poses to navigate the puzzles you will encounter along the way.
EXPLORE THE CIRCUS
Explore the Puppet Master’s struggling circus where Pavo and other creations were created.
UNCOVER YOUR MASTER’S SECRET
Find out what actually goes on in Puppet Master’s circus and what will happen when he finds one of his creations is sentient.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD 2.5 GHz or superior.
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Any DirectX 11 or 12 compatible card.
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Supported Languages
English, Simplified Chinese
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
No Strings Attached is here!
The official 1.0 version of No Strings Attached is here! Thank you all so much for coming along with us on this wild ride. We hope you love the game as much as we loved working on it! We have had a blast making this game, and we are so excited for you all to experience it in its entirety!Read full article on Community Announcements (ParzAno)AnnouncementsOfficial
Full Game Release Coming May 2nd!
Come One, Come All! We will be leaving Early Access on May 2nd with the release of the full game! This has been an incredible journey developing No Strings Attached, and we couldn't have done it without fans like you! Thank you for your support and comments during Early Access. We can't wait to see what you all think of the final game! Please look forward to the game's full release on May 2nd! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44890200/932e67ad7de1e66c102efc16233f7a9e10021e19.pngRead full article on Community Announcements (ParzAno)AnnouncementsOfficial
"The Safety Build"
Hey Players! As we fast approach the official launch for No Strings Attached, we present The Safety Build! This build includes a lot of bug fixes and some other fun additions: Sound Implementation: From the creaks of Pavo moving around to the ominous tracks that play when the Puppet Master is near, these sounds will help immerse you into Pavo's world! More Bug Fixes: We have been bug squashing like crazy these past weeks and have fixed numerous bugs in the game like a bug that prevented Pavo from pushing blocks in certain cases! We hope you enjoy this new build and look forward to the game's official exit from Early Access in early May!Read full article on Community Announcements (ParzAno)Patch NotesOfficial
"The Safety Build"
Hey Players! As we fast approach the official launch for No Strings Attached, we present The Safety Build! This build includes a lot of bug fixes and some other fun additions: Sound Implementation: From the creaks of Pavo moving around to the ominous tracks that play when the Puppet Master is near, these sounds will help immerse you into Pavo's world! More Bug Fixes: We have been bug squashing like crazy these past weeks and have fixed numerous bugs in the game like a bug that prevented Pavo from pushing blocks in certain cases! We hope you enjoy this new build and look forward to the game's official exit from Early Access in early May!Read full article on Community Announcements (ParzAno)Patch NotesOfficial
GDC Build Version 2
Quick Fix with more Bug Fixes!Read full article on Community Announcements (ParzAno)
