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Munin

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Android, Linux • 2014

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Quick resume

Imagine you could move mountains - literally! With realistic physics, Norse runes, rotating platforms and a lot of gray cells you'll help Munin, Odin's messenger in her very own 2D-adventure, to reclaim her power on a journey through Yggdrasil.

Global score

82/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Platform, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique rotating puzzle mechanic
    • Atmospheric norse mythology setting
    • Challenging and varied puzzles
    • Pleasant art style and music
    • Good value for price

    Cons

    • Clunky character controls
    • Repetitive and sometimes frustrating restarts
    • Minimal narrative depth
    • Some dark or visually unclear levels
    • Lack of level select and save points

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival, Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Thrill.

    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
      4

      "Players freely rotate level segments and choose paths between worlds, allowing control over puzzle solving and progression."

    • Competence
      4

      "Puzzles require logical thinking, spatial reasoning, and mastery of mechanics with increasing difficulty."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on individual puzzle solving at own pace without competitive or ranked elements."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Some players report playing for hours and returning periodically, though others find it repetitive and disengage after short sessions."

    • Cooperation
      -5

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

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players experiment with rotating level parts and combining mechanics creatively to solve puzzles."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of dominance or power over others; purely personal puzzle experience."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Atmospheric Norse setting and relaxing music provide immersive escape from reality."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and mental challenge, not out of obligation."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Game encourages trying different rotations and strategies to find solutions."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Players explore nine different worlds with unique mechanics, though within structured levels."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited character customization; expression mainly through puzzle solving and navigation."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Strong Norse mythology theme with imaginative worlds and narrative elements."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; focused on solo play."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn new mechanics progressively."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and problem solving; not suited for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building; solitary experience."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements."

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through levels and worlds by collecting feathers and unlocking new puzzles."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Calm music and atmosphere promote relaxation despite some challenging puzzles."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Visual and auditory design is pleasant but understated; focus is on cerebral challenge."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status mechanics."

    • Story
      2

      "Minimal narrative with Norse mythology flavor; story mostly atmospheric rather than plot-driven."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Requires planning and logical problem solving to rotate segments and navigate hazards."

    • Thrill
      -2

      "Low suspense; gameplay is methodical and puzzle-focused rather than thrilling."

    • Value
      4

      "Generally considered good value especially at discounted prices; satisfying puzzle content."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on constructive puzzle solving."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some hazard avoidance and restarting levels on failure, but low-risk overall."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026