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La-Mulana

2D action platformer built around cryptic puzzles in ancient ruins

NIGORO · Published by PLAYISM · Released Apr 15, 2013

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Mostly Positive
79% of 2,199
Recent reviews
Very Positive
90% of 10 in 30 days
Players
12
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
5 years ago
Dec 15, 2020
Minimum PC
DirectX 9 GPU
1 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 80/100 (critic reviews)

What is La-Mulana?

This 2D action-adventure platformer takes you through sprawling ancient ruins in search of the Secret Treasure of Life. Explore deeper areas, fight monsters, avoid traps, and solve increasingly difficult puzzles to progress.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy exploring sprawling ruins without constant guidance
  • +you like taking notes to solve difficult puzzles
  • +you want challenging retro-style action and platforming

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer clear puzzle hints and straightforward progression
  • −you dislike backtracking through large areas
  • −you want forgiving combat and fewer traps

What players say

79% of 2,199 reviews are positive · 90% of 10 in the last 30 days

Players praise the music, art, and satisfaction of working through difficult puzzles. They commonly complain that some clues are too obscure to solve without a guide and that movement and combat controls feel awkward.

Players over time

▼ -42% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 27 players on Sep 23, 2026.

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How many players finish La-Mulana?

6.1% of Steam players have unlocked «You are the strongest archaeologist!», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

La-Mulana screenshot 1

La-Mulana system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 1 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP
Processor
Intel® Pentium 4 / 2.0GHz
Graphics
DirectX 9.0c compatible card, 128MB of VRAM
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
500 MB HD space

Does La-Mulana have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does La-Mulana run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
64
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, Japanese, Russian, Spanish - Spain.

Does La-Mulana use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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