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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.

La-Mulana is a metroidvania, difficult and platformer game developed by NIGORO and published by PLAYISM.
Released on April 15th 2013 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 4 languages: English, Japanese, Russian and Spanish - Spain.

It has received 2,475 reviews of which 1,971 were positive and 504 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Eneba.


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System requirements

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Windows
  • OS *:Windows XP
  • Processor:Intel® Pentium 4 / 2.0GHz
  • Memory:1 GB RAM
  • Graphics:DirectX 9.0c compatible card, 128MB of VRAM
  • DirectX®:9.0c
  • Hard Drive:500 MB HD space
  • Sound:DirectX 9.0c compatible card
MacOS
  • OS:OS X 10.7(Lion)
  • Processor:Intel® Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Hard Drive: 500 MB available space
Linux
  • Processor:Intel® Pentium 4 / 2.0GHz
  • Memory:1 GB RAM
  • Graphics:DirectX 9.0c compatible card, 128MB of VRAM

User reviews & Ratings

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Aug. 2025
They should replace waterboarding with a full playthrough of La-Mulana as a torture method I love this game
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Aug. 2025
I can't in good conscience recommend this game to anyone. It gleefully disrespects the player and their time, and it controls like absolute butt. Yet somehow--and perhaps this is the Stockholm Syndrome talking--I found it tremendously enjoyable. "First playthrough, be sure to not use a guide. You're only robbing yourself of the *real* experience and satisfaction of playing La-Mulana." Um, sure, yeah, I didn't do that; I used *multiple* guides liberally, and frankly, after a certain point, they weren't even all that helpful. The game is simply that obtuse, and I have no regrets about my decision. Overcoming the relentless BS this game flung at me was its own reward, assistance notwithstanding. In conclusion, this is one of the worst games I've ever played. Also one of the best. One of the best-worst... like a harrowing experience you lived through that genuinely traumatized you at the time, but in retrospect makes you giggle. Don't get this game... unless there's something wrong with you... in which case, do.
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July 2025
Secrets everywhere. Secrers inside secrets. Secrets well hidden. Secrets in front of your face. Secrets that are not secrets. Secrets that are secret
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May 2025
Do you like secrets in Video Games? What if there was a Legendary indie title that was like 80% secrets, where finding secrets and hints for them is just natural game progression? What if every 20th or so secret is going to make you pull your hair out unless you're willing to occasionally surrender and peek at a walkthrough? COoooOME ON! You want to try something fiendish like this at least once in your life!
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Dec. 2024
this game tricks you into thinking its a normal sidescroller until you are in the temple of the sun and then you realize this is actually the one of the most schizophrenic bastard puzzle games of all time. great game, i have psychosis now.
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Frequently Asked Questions

La-Mulana is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam.

La-Mulana is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.99€ on Steam.

La-Mulana received 1,971 positive votes out of a total of 2,475 achieving a rating of 7.68.
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La-Mulana was developed by NIGORO and published by PLAYISM.

La-Mulana is playable and fully supported on Windows.

La-Mulana is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

La-Mulana is playable and fully supported on Linux.

La-Mulana is a single-player game.

There is a DLC available for La-Mulana. Explore additional content available for La-Mulana on Steam.

La-Mulana does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

La-Mulana does not support Steam Remote Play.

La-Mulana is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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La-Mulana
Rating
7.7
1,971
504
Game modes
Features
Online players
8
Developer
NIGORO
Publisher
PLAYISM
Release 15 Apr 2013
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