The Map Is The Thing (2025)

- Developer
- Muffin Man Games
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Casual, Indie
- Rating
- 5.0 of 5, 6 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 48 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
You fold and unfold a dungeon map like origami, solving gentle puzzles with a sense of clever discovery and quiet satisfaction.
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What players say
Players enjoy the folding mechanic that makes you think, but the game is short with 24 levels under an hour. A rating system based on moves and folds frustrates players because key information is hidden until after finishing. Some compare it to a budget Paper Trail.
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