# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [La-Mulana 2](https://imho.run/games/835430/la-mulana-2) — Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like La-Mulana. 459 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/835430/)
2. [Axiom Verge](https://imho.run/games/332200/axiom-verge) — Shares exploration and puzzle solving with La-Mulana. 4,057 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/332200/)
3. [Cave Story+](https://imho.run/games/200900/cave-story) — Also Metroidvania, like La-Mulana. 3,688 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/200900/)
4. [Alwa's Legacy](https://imho.run/games/1205900/alwa-s-legacy) — A frequent pick in La-Mulana players' libraries, and another Action. 279 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1205900/)
5. [ANIMAL WELL](https://imho.run/games/813230/animal-well) — Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like La-Mulana. 12,616 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/813230/)
6. [Spelunky](https://imho.run/games/239350/spelunky) — Shares exploration with La-Mulana. 10,185 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/239350/)
7. [DuckTales: Remastered](https://imho.run/games/237630/ducktales-remastered) — Also Remake, like La-Mulana. 3,351 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/237630/)
8. [Teslagrad](https://imho.run/games/249590/teslagrad) — Shares puzzle solving with La-Mulana. 780 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/249590/)
9. [Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight](https://imho.run/games/428550/momodora-reverie-under-the-moonlight) — Also Metroidvania, like La-Mulana. 4,102 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/428550/)
10. [The Mummy Demastered](https://imho.run/games/630310/the-mummy-demastered) — Also Metroidvania, like La-Mulana. 414 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/630310/)
11. [Castle In The Darkness](https://imho.run/games/262960/castle-in-the-darkness) — A frequent pick in La-Mulana players' libraries, and another RPG. 801 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/262960/)
12. [TUNIC](https://imho.run/games/553420/tunic) — Shares exploration and puzzle solving with La-Mulana. 9,809 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/553420/)
13. [Owlboy](https://imho.run/games/115800/owlboy) — Shares exploration with La-Mulana. 2,379 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/115800/)
14. [Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo](https://imho.run/games/2870350/pipistrello-and-the-cursed-yoyo) — Shares puzzle solving with La-Mulana. 881 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2870350/)
15. [Horace](https://imho.run/games/629090/horace) — Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like La-Mulana. 276 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/629090/)
16. [Lode Runner Legacy](https://imho.run/games/628660/lode-runner-legacy) — Also Remake and Puzzle-Platformer, like La-Mulana. 83 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/628660/)
17. [Hollow Knight](https://imho.run/games/367520/hollow-knight) — Shares exploration with La-Mulana. 176,306 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/367520/)
18. [Aggelos](https://imho.run/games/717310/aggelos) — Also Metroidvania, like La-Mulana. 280 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/717310/)
19. [Odallus: The Dark Call](https://imho.run/games/319480/odallus-the-dark-call) — Also Metroidvania, like La-Mulana. 445 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/319480/)
20. [OUTBUDDIES DX](https://imho.run/games/1083310/outbuddies-dx) — Also Metroidvania, like La-Mulana. 112 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1083310/)
21. [Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove](https://imho.run/games/250760/shovel-knight-treasure-trove) — Same nostalgic mood as La-Mulana. 9,963 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250760/)
22. [Isles of Sea and Sky](https://imho.run/games/1233070/isles-of-sea-and-sky) — A frequent pick in La-Mulana players' libraries, and another Adventure. 839 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1233070/)
23. [VVVVVV](https://imho.run/games/70300/vvvvvv) — Same nostalgic mood as La-Mulana. 4,463 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/70300/)
24. [Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered](https://imho.run/games/2525380/tomb-raider-iv-vi-remastered) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like La-Mulana. 650 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2525380/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=230700&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=230700&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=230700&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=230700
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/230700
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About La-Mulana

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 230700
- **Developer:** NIGORO
- **Publisher:** PLAYISM
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Apr 15, 2013
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 80
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/230700/la-mulana)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=230700&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/230700/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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