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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
80% of 2,641
Recent reviews
Very Positive
90% of 10 in 30 days
Playing now
12
right now
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update
7 years ago
Jun 24, 2019

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

80% of 2,641 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.

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La-Mulana

La-Mulana system requirements

As published by the developer.

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

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
64
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Verified

  • 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

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English, Japanese, Russian, Spanish - Spain.

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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