La-Mulana

Developer: GR3 Project, Nigoro

Publisher: Asterizm Corporation, EnjoyUp Games, NIS America, Rising Star Games

Jul 13, 2012

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
item gated
non linear
boss gated
fast travel
Has Hub
post game

Features

equipment

Sub-Genre

Metroidbrainia
puzzle heavy

Summary

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.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- GOG
Nintendo
- Switch
- Wii
PlayStation
- PS4
Xbox
- Series X|S
- One

Resources

Links

IGDB
Website

Other

MyAbandonware

La-Mulana EX

Developer: Nigoro, Pygmy Studio

Publisher: Asterizm Corporation, Rising Star Games

2014

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- action
La-Mulana 2

Developer: Nigoro

Publisher: NIS America, PLAYISM

2018

86%

Very Positive

1,071 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Has DLC
- action
ANIMAL WELL

Developer: Shared Memory

Publisher: Bigmode

2024

96%

Overwhelmingly Positive

24,331 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- fast travel
- Metroidbrainia
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- no combat
- map markers
- multiple endings
Glowkeeper

Developer / Publisher: bucketfish, oolimry

2025

100%

Positive

48 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- side scroll
- fast travel
- Metroidbrainia
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- no combat
- accessibility
- difficulty options
Exploaris: Vermis story

Developer: ViART Games

Publisher: ViArt Studio

2020

82%

Positive

34 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- side scroll
- boss gated
- Has Hub
- equipment
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Early Access
- hand drawn
- Sci-Fi
Nonolith

Developer / Publisher: JUSTCAMH

Q4 2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- side scroll
- Metroidbrainia
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- no combat
God of War Sons of Sparta

Developer: Mega Cat Studios

Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- fast travel
- Has Hub
- post game
- equipment
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- contact damage
- Co-op
- multiple characters
- Metroidvania Lite
Polly's Puzzle Box

Developer / Publisher: Box Penguin Games

Q1 2027

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- side scroll
- Metroidbrainia
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- hand drawn
Öoo

Developer: NamaTakahashi

Publisher: Amata K.K., NamaTakahashi

2025

99%

Overwhelmingly Positive

6,458 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- fast travel
- Metroidbrainia
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- no combat
- speedrun mode
- Metroidvania Lite
PITH

Developer / Publisher: ItllBeFunTheySaid

Q4 2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- Metroidbrainia
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- no combat
- 3D
Derelict Star

Developer: GateEightyEight

Publisher: Luminous Tree Games

Apr 2, 2026

96%

Very Positive

148 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- Has Hub
- Metroidbrainia
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- no combat
- isolation
- Sci-Fi
- Metroidvania Lite
Oh That's Why

Developer: zilakkio

2025

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- side scroll
- Metroidbrainia
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Game Jam Entry
- time bending
- Micro / Mini

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