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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.

2013ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedMetacritic 80Windows · macOS · Linuxby NIGORO
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Frequently asked about La-Mulana

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 14.99 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, Cave Story+, ANIMAL WELL.
Who developed La-Mulana?
La-Mulana was developed by NIGORO and published by PLAYISM.

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