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Mundaun

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2021

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Quick resume

Mundaun is a lovingly hand-penciled horror tale set in a dark, secluded valley of The Alps. Explore various areas full of secrets to discover, survive hostile encounters, drive vehicles, fill your inventory, and solve a variety of handcrafted puzzles.

Global score

93/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulator, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique hand-drawn art style
    • Immersive folk horror atmosphere
    • Engaging narrative with multiple endings
    • Exploration and puzzle variety
    • Authentic cultural elements and language

    Cons

    • Clunky and frustrating combat
    • Slow movement and pacing
    • Some obtuse puzzles and unclear objectives
    • Minor bugs and technical issues
    • Limited character customization

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Violence.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players explore a semi-open world with freedom to scout areas, find items, and choose paths, though the story is somewhat linear."

    • Competence
      2

      "Gameplay involves puzzles, exploration, and light combat with some skill elements, but combat is clunky and often avoidable."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on personal exploration and story experience."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players report engaging story and atmosphere that encourage multiple playthroughs for different endings."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative features."

    • Creativity
      5

      "Highly creative hand-drawn art style, unique folklore setting, and inventive mechanics like coffee brewing and vehicle use."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No social dominance or power over others; experience is solitary and narrative-driven."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Strong immersion in a surreal, folk horror world providing escape from reality."

    • Expectation
      -5

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and appreciation for unique story and art."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Exploration and puzzle solving encourage trying new paths and approaches, though some linearity exists."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Semi-open areas with optional side paths and collectibles encourage discovery and curiosity."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited character customization; focus is on narrative and environment rather than player self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Strong folk horror and surreal elements create an imaginative, mythical experience."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Single-player game with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players upgrade stats and learn game mechanics, gaining skills in exploration and puzzle solving."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and deliberate exploration; not designed for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Limited emotional connections mainly through narrative; no social or relationship-building gameplay."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; purely single-player experience."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect items, upgrade stats, and unlock new areas and endings."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Atmospheric pacing and immersive environment provide a meditative, slow-burn experience."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Unique visual style and sound design provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

    • Story
      5

      "Strong narrative focus with multiple endings, character development, and folklore-driven plot."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Puzzle solving and resource management require some planning and problem solving."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Tense moments and suspenseful atmosphere create mild thrills rather than jump scares."

    • Value
      4

      "Players find the game worth the price due to its unique art, story, and immersive experience."

    • Violence
      -2

      "Combat exists but is clunky and discouraged; emphasis is more on avoidance and survival than violence."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some survival elements like managing fear and health, but generally low-risk and forgiving gameplay."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026