La-Mulana 2 similar games & best alternatives

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La-Mulana 2

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2018

Should you play it?

The long-awaited sequel to La-Mulana, La-Mulana 2 follows Lumisa Kosugi as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana. Desperate to find the cause of the recent slew of monsters appearing from the ruins, Lumisa discovers the "other" La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana.

What works

  • Deep and rewarding puzzles
  • Nonlinear exploration
  • Challenging platforming and combat
  • Rich lore and atmosphere
  • Long playtime with replayability

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep difficulty curve
  • Some obtuse puzzles requiring note-taking
  • Occasional bugs and softlocks
  • Lack of quality-of-life features for note management
  • Some uneven boss design

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • La-Mulana

  • Environmental Station Alpha

  • MindSeize

  • Cyber Shadow

  • Evil Tonight

  • Ministry of Broadcast

More relaxing

Games that feels like La-Mulana 2 but with a more relaxing feel

  • ANIMAL WELL

  • SteamWorld Dig 2

  • Alwa's Legacy

  • Treasure Adventure World

  • Braid, Anniversary Edition

  • Dungeons of Dreadrock

More expressive

Games that feels like La-Mulana 2 but with more self-expression and customization

  • GIGA WRECKER

  • Lost Ruins

  • Ghost 1.0

  • Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition

  • Nine Sols

  • Chronicles of the Wolf

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La-Mulana 2: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Expression, Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026