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Bramble: The Mountain King

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2023

Should you play it?

Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.

What works

  • Stunning visuals and art direction
  • Immersive nordic folklore narrative
  • Excellent soundtrack and audio design
  • Emotional and atmospheric experience
  • Generous checkpoints and forgiving gameplay

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length (3-6 hours)
  • Some camera and control issues
  • Limited gameplay depth and challenge
  • Minor bugs reported
  • Price considered high by some players

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • The Shore

  • White Shadows

  • The Land of Pain

  • Little Nightmares

  • Bylina

  • Detention

Less violent

Games that feels like Bramble: The Mountain King but with less combat and destruction

  • Aporia: Beyond The Valley

  • Planet of Lana II

  • Conarium

  • Unforgiving - A Northern Hymn

  • Through the Woods

  • After Us

More expressive

Games that feels like Bramble: The Mountain King but with more self-expression and customization

  • Bye Sweet Carole

  • The Cub

  • BLACKTAIL

  • The Path

  • Someday You'll Return: Director's Cut

  • The Last Case of Benedict Fox Definitive Edition

More intense

Games that feels like Bramble: The Mountain King but with a more intense feel

  • Outlast 2

  • Wick

  • Project Nightmares Case 36: Henrietta Kedward

  • A.I.L.A

  • BrokenLore: LOW

  • The Story of Henry Bishop

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

Last update: 03/08/2026