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Mushroom 11

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Android, Linux • 2015

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Quick resume

An award-winning anti-platformer where destruction is the only way to move. Mold yourself into any form by destroying your cells, and traverse a devastated landscape filled with brain-twisting puzzles and bizarre mutations. Are you ready to break the mold?

Global score

84/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Platform, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique and innovative gameplay mechanic
    • Beautiful art and atmospheric soundtrack
    • Challenging and creative puzzles
    • Engaging boss fights
    • Immersive post-apocalyptic setting

    Cons

    • Steep difficulty spikes causing frustration
    • Short game length
    • Lack of controller support
    • Repetitive mouse use causing hand strain
    • Minimal narrative and social features

    Analysis

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

    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 control the organism indirectly by erasing parts to make it grow elsewhere, allowing creative and flexible movement and problem solving."

    • Competence
      4

      "The game challenges players with complex physics puzzles and boss fights requiring skill, timing, and precision."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on individual puzzle solving and progression, with no mention of competitive or ranked modes."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players report addictive gameplay and return for achievements and collectibles, though some frustration with difficulty spikes exists."

    • Cooperation
      -5

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

    • Creativity
      5

      "Highly creative gameplay mechanic involving shaping and regrowing the organism; players experiment with forms to solve puzzles."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is solitary and cooperative elements absent."

    • Escapism
      4

      "The post-apocalyptic setting, unique mechanics, and immersive atmosphere provide a strong escape from reality."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and curiosity for the unique gameplay and artistic experience."

    • Experimenting
      5

      "Players must experiment with the novel mechanic of erasing and regrowing to progress and solve puzzles."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players explore varied levels with different environments and hidden collectibles, encouraging discovery."

    • Expression
      2

      "Players shape the organism in various forms, allowing some personal expression through gameplay, though no cosmetic customization."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Set in a post-apocalyptic world with a fictional organism and surreal environments, providing imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop new skills to master the unique controls and increasingly complex puzzles."

    • Health
      -4

      "Requires extensive mouse use with repetitive motions; some players report hand/wrist strain."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and precise control; not suitable for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building described."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players progress through levels and collect DNA points and achievements, though no upgrades or power accumulation."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Atmosphere and music provide a calming experience, but difficulty spikes cause frustration and tension."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Visuals and soundtrack are praised for their beauty and mood, providing sensory enjoyment."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

    • Story
      2

      "Narrative is minimal and environmental; story is implied through visuals and setting rather than explicit plot."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players must plan and think creatively to solve puzzles, though some trial and error is involved."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Some suspense and tension in difficult puzzles and boss fights, but mostly a thoughtful experience."

    • Value
      1

      "Generally considered worth the price by players, though some mention short length and recommend waiting for sales."

    • Violence
      -3

      "Combat exists but is puzzle-based and non-violent in nature; focus is on constructive problem solving."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid hazards and manage the organism's shape to survive and progress."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026