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The Map Is The Thing

The Map Is the Thing is a casual, mind-bending puzzle game. Explore a dungeon where you solve puzzles by folding your map to open new paths. Find keys to defeat barriers and find the fabled GaMuffin.

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Muffin Man Games
Publisher
Muffin Man Games
Release
June 18, 2025
1 year and 45 days ago
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About the Game

When navigating a dungeon, a map is always a handy tool. But what if the dungeon IS the map? In this lighthearted puzzle game, you'll fold the map in various ways to find new rooms and uncover paths to rooms that initially look inaccessible.

Fold and unfold, find loot, and unlock doors to make your way to the chest containing (hopefully!) the legendary GaMuffin! After all, map solving is hungry work.

  • Innovative Map-Folding Mechanics: Alter the landscape by folding the map to solve puzzles and navigate obstacles.​

  • Challenging Puzzles: Engage with a variety of puzzles that test your creativity and strategic thinking.​

  • Captivating Visuals: Enjoy a beautifully crafted 2D world with a unique art style.

  • Let's make the world a little bit better:   10% of all profits will go to the Project for Awesome and the Foundation to Decrease World Suck.

Rock walls will block your progress:

Other barriers can be removed:

You just need the right "key":

Even a rock wall isn't an impossible barrier when you can control the map itself:

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