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Heart of Mycelium

Embark on a perilous journey to fulfill your role as a fungal undertaker! Explore a vibrant pixel art world filled with unique creatures and tight platforming. Let the mycelium guide you as you uncover mysteries deep below the undergrowth.

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About the Game

As a mushroom your role is to maintain the balance of nature. You must not let anyone stand in your way, even as you are hunted by every king and queen of the land. So make sure to rest every once in a while and make friends where you can, and you just might stand a chance.

  • A seamless blend of combat and platforming

    Navigate precise platforming and engaging enemy encounters with a versatile dash attack and tight controls. Skillfully outmanoeuvring your enemies allows you to cast a variety powerful mycel-spells. 

  • 45+ unique enemies and mighty bosses

    No two creatures are the same, each requiring a unique approach to defeat. Battle a sea-horse-fly as you try to evade a barrage of babies or bounce on the limbs of a spider-crab to reach up high!

  • 10+ atmospheric areas to traverse

    Explore a captivating world with everything from a pinecone fortress to a deep sea reef of morel mushrooms. Every area brings new platforming challenges and inhabitants, some friendlier than others.

  • Beautiful pixel art environments

    Journey through a hand-crafted world illustrated in vibrant pixel graphics. 

  • Meet all sorts of fungal friends.

    Every mushroom has something interesting to say, if you listen closely enough. 

  • Gain the powers of different mushrooms.

    Gather mushrooms on your journey and attune with their unique fungal properties. Borrow the explosive power of a puffball or the toxicity of a fly agaric. Carry different combinations of to help you overcome every challenge.