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Mayhem in Single Valley

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2021

Should you play it?

In this fast-paced, puzzle-loaded action adventure, you’ll juggle housework, zombie hordes, family dinners and radioactive squirrels! Oh, and you have to prevent the end of the world while keeping everyone from finding out it was all your fault.

What works
  • Unique pixel art and 3d blend
  • Creative puzzles and item use
  • Engaging and humorous story
  • Rich exploration and collectibles
  • Responsive developer support
Things to keep in mind
  • Some clunky controls and imprecise platforming
  • Limited combat options
  • Occasional frustrating trial-and-error
  • Lack of backtracking for collectibles
  • Some pacing and guidance issues

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

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  • Mushroom 11

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  • SteamWorld Dig 2

  • Lorn's Lure

  • Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

  • SPOOKWARE

  • VVVVVV

  • Bat to the Heavens
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • SPOOKWARE

  • Bat to the Heavens

  • Darwin's Paradox!
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Mayhem in Single Valley: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Leadership.

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