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Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like La-Mulana.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
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The closest matches to La-Mulana: La-Mulana 2, Axiom Verge, Cave Story+, Alwa's Legacy, and ANIMAL WELL. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Shares exploration and puzzle solving with La-Mulana.
- $4.99 (Price checked Oct 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2015
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Same nostalgic mood as La-Mulana.
- $11.24 (Price checked Oct 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2011
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Spelunky
Why this: Shares exploration with La-Mulana.
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Why this: Shares puzzle solving with La-Mulana.
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- Released: 2013
- Developer: NIGORO
- Price: $2.99−80%checked Oct 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 82% of 1,446 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 80
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Deep lore and humor
- Challenging
- Nostalgic
- Punishing
- Exploration
- Note taking
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Why this: Shares exploration with La-Mulana.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
La-Mulana 2
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like La-Mulana.
Axiom Verge
Why this: Shares exploration and puzzle solving with La-Mulana.
Spelunky
Why this: Shares exploration with La-Mulana.
About La-Mulana
The closest matches to La-Mulana: La-Mulana 2, Axiom Verge, Cave Story+, Alwa's Legacy, and ANIMAL WELL. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If La-Mulana is your kind of game, the closest matches are La-Mulana 2, Axiom Verge and Cave Story+ — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, nostalgic and punishing, and single out its exploration and note taking. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
La-Mulana is an archaeological ruin exploration action game developed by NIGORO and published by PLAYISM. Players explore sprawling ancient ruins, taking notes and solving cryptic puzzles to progress through the massive structure. Reviewers highlight the deep lore and humor woven throughout the experience, while tactical positioning matters during its punishing combat encounters. Players describe the experience as challenging and nostalgic, with exploration at its core. The game released on Steam in 2013 and runs verified on Steam Deck. It currently holds an 82% positive rating from over 1,400 Steam reviews and is priced at $14.99 USD. The solo adventure focuses on uncovering the "Secret Treasure of Life" said to sleep within the ruins.
About La-Mulana: LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.
Is La-Mulana worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 82% of 1,446 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 80% off, now $2.99 (checked Oct 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 49 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 30 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Deep lore and humor
People who play it also play: La-Mulana 2, Axiom Verge, Cave Story+
Frequently asked about La-Mulana
Can I run it?
Is La-Mulana verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — La-Mulana is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does La-Mulana cost?
La-Mulana is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to La-Mulana?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside La-Mulana are La-Mulana 2, Axiom Verge, Cave Story+.
Who developed La-Mulana?
La-Mulana was developed by NIGORO and published by PLAYISM.