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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

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have extensive freedom to create and customize organisms, ecosystems, and environmental parameters, directing their own evolutionary experiments."

      Capsule for The Sapling The Sapling

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

    • Competence

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      "The game challenges players with physics-based puzzles and boss fights requiring skill and timing, rewarding mastery and learning."

      Capsule for GIGA WRECKER GIGA WRECKER

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

    • Competition

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      -3

      "Focus is on individual puzzle solving at personal pace; no evidence of competitive or ranked modes."

      Capsule for The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom

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

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Players report addictive gameplay with repeated attempts to improve, though the game is short and some find difficulty spikes discouraging."

      Capsule for Gun Wings Gun Wings

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

    • Cooperation

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      -5

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

      Capsule for SIGNALIS SIGNALIS

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

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      5

      "Extensive character customization, mutation combinations, crafting, and emergent gameplay encourage creative problem solving."

      Capsule for Caves of Qud Caves of Qud

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

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for Haimrik Haimrik

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

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Post-apocalyptic setting, survival mechanics, and immersive atmosphere provide strong escape from real life."

      Capsule for Anarchy: Wolf's law Anarchy: Wolf's law

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

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of curiosity and intrinsic interest in the game's unique style."

      Capsule for Indecision. Indecision.

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

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      5

      "Game encourages trying new mechanics and creative approaches to puzzles throughout progression."

      Capsule for Viewfinder Viewfinder

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

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Players explore vibrant and varied levels with secrets and hidden collectibles; the world map and level design promote discovery."

      Capsule for Vibrant Venture Vibrant Venture

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

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Players express themselves through build choices and character selection, though no cosmetic customization."

      Capsule for Rocket Rats Rocket Rats

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

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Set in a post-apocalyptic world with fictional creatures and story elements, emphasizing imaginative fiction."

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

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition

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

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills to master difficult controls and puzzles, improving over multiple playthroughs."

      Capsule for Struggling Struggling

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

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "The game involves long sedentary play sessions with mouse clicking, which some users report causes wrist strain."

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

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

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

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

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building described."

      Capsule for Windlands Windlands

      "No social or emotional relationship building described."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements."

      Capsule for High On Life High On Life

      "No leadership or group management elements."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players progress through levels and unlock achievements, though no extensive item collection or upgrades."

      Capsule for Morkredd Morkredd

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

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Music and atmosphere provide some calming effect despite frustration from difficulty."

      Capsule for SlipSlop: World's Hardest Platformer Game SlipSlop: World's Hardest Platformer Game

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

    • Sensation

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      3

      "Visuals and music praised for beauty and atmosphere, providing sensory enjoyment."

      Capsule for Dreamfall Chapters Dreamfall Chapters

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

    • Status

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      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

      Capsule for Crying Suns Crying Suns

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      2

      "Narrative is subtle, abstract, and environmental rather than explicit, providing some story immersion."

      Capsule for Closure Closure

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

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Players must plan conversational approaches and puzzle solutions, though some outcomes rely on trial and error."

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

    • Thrill

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      1

      "Some suspense in puzzles and occasional combat, but overall a calm and gentle experience."

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

    • Value

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      1

      "Generally considered worth the price by players, though some note the short length and recommend buying on sale."

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

    • Violence

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      -3

      "Combat exists but is mild and puzzle-oriented; emphasis is on constructive interaction."

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

    • Survival

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      3

      "Players must avoid hazards and manage precise movements to survive and progress."

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

    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.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026