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Games Like Mu Cartographer

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Puzzle, Indie, Singleplayer, Exploration.

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Colourful sandbox toy - Experimental treasure hunt. Manipulate an abstract machine to shape and explore colourful landscapes, and find the mysteries hidden in a shifting world.

Reviews: Very Positive — 88% — of 231 reviews
Released: 2016-08-24
Developer: Titouan Millet
Genres: Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 18 min
Mean playtime: 1.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 34%

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