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Mutazione
Developer Die Gute Fabrik
Mutazione is a 2019 adventure video game developed and published by Die Gute Fabrik. It launched for iOS through Apple Arcade as well as on Linux, Windows, macOS and PlayStation 4 by Akupara Games on September 19, 2019. It released on the Atari VCS on December 11, 2020. It was released on the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One on May 26, 2021. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
283 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Oct 26, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
90
LovedLoved
165 positive · 18 negative
95% range 85–94%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 165 | 18 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 33 | 0 | 43 |
| Mastodon * | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| Lemmy * | 1 | 0 | 8 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Positive
818 of 858 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
90% recommend · 164 yes, 18 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 182 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (1,341 of 1,418 positive).
Players praise Mutazione for its beautiful art, music, and emotional storytelling. [1][2][3] Some find the gameplay minimal, comparing it to a walking simulator or visual novel. [4][5][6] A few reviewers criticize the writing for being overly forgiving or having problematic plot points. [7][8][9]
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Representative posts
- [7]
Everything Is Kumbaya Mutazione describes itself as a soap-opera, though it is more of a slice-of-life snapshot from a fantastic, utopian community. And while I think its stories are beautifully human, the cheerful wholesomeness they carry unsettles and suffocates. As such, it feels as if the game had been sterilised. Characters (often explicitly) stress that everything is and has to be consensual, that everyone has …
- [1]
Quite early on and already in the first chapter of my first playthrough, I realised that I had stumbled upon something very special and somehow unique. Nevertheless, I had no idea how much I would fall in love with it and that Mutazione would become something of a daily companion for me. The story begins with a fine typical prologue and contains the first background information, which also introduces us to Kai. Gaia …
- [2]
Absolutely one of the best, most beautiful and well-written, atmospheric games I've played in a long while. I fell head-over-heels in love with these characters and this island. And the music! Absolutely stunning. Mutazione is the kind of game that makes me feel delighted to be alive. I feel like these characters are real people that I'll get to go back and visit -- and that's a huge accomplishment for an artwork, I …
- [12]
A truly poignant story about grief, guilt, community and care. I cried on both my playthroughs, but the whole thing felt like healing. The characters are so well written you can't help but connect with them, the sound design will make your ears melt and the visuals are relaxing in a deep way. While I'm not originally into visual novels, Mutazione did such a great job it deserves a special place in my heart. I …
- [3]
so special. incredible artwork and music. the storyline is super engaging and the characters are so real. one of my favourite games ever
Summarised from 34 of the 272 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 12, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked Mutazione talk about beautiful art style and music; those who didn't talk about gameplay is too slow or minimal. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Mutazione received mostly positive reviews from critics, ending up with a Metacritic score of 76. Ana Diaz, writing for Polygon, praised the game's lack of pointless side quests and the game's gardening mechanics. The Verge's D. M. Moore enjoyed the character writing and the relaxing pacing of the game. Christian Donlan, writing for Eurogamer, liked the game's conversations and how the main area felt lived in. It was a finalist for the Seumas McNally Grand Prize at the 2020 Independent Game Festival, one of four nominations, winning for "Excellence in Audio".
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 283 · most liked firstSteam Deck / Gaming News #4. # *First Things' First:* Maybe you're used to all of this now, but my attempt is to share an older style of gaming news post. Something maybe a lil bit like the old gaming blogs / news sites that the internet used to have. Casual, opinion-based, image-heavy and maybe-filled-with-things-you-already-spotted. This week's edition is *far* less themed (you'll notice the last few have been a bit Steam Deck-oriented) than those before. This one is *purely* interesting…
neutral · AI labelView post →Steam Deck / Gaming News #4. # *First Things' First:* Maybe you're used to all of this now, but my attempt is to share an older style of gaming news post. Something maybe a lil bit like the old gaming blogs / news sites that the internet used to have. Casual, opinion-based, image-heavy and maybe-filled-with-things-you-already-spotted. This week's edition is *far* less themed (you'll notice the last few have been a bit Steam Deck-oriented) than those before. This one is *purely* interesting…
neutral · AI labelView post →Hey hey! Looks like MUTAZIONE - which I wrote and narrative designed - is now available on iOS and Android as a premium game! Check it out in the App Store or Play store 💜
neutral · AI labelView post →(Completed) Steam keys for patient gamers. If you've been waiting to play one of these classics, now's your chance! Just leave a comment with the name of the game you want (please check the comments first to see if someone else has already requested it), and I’ll send you a DM. Also, please limit one per person, so more patient gamers can enjoy, and please redeem right away since keys expire, and let me know when you do so I can take it off the list! - ~~ABZU~~ - ~~BioShock Remastered~~ -…
neutral · AI labelView post →Steam Deck / Gaming News #6. As you're most probably used to by now, this is just my initial warning that what follows is my ranting and rambling about both Steam Deck-specific(ish) news, and general gaming news I've spotted and seems interesting to me. I do my very little best to try make this feel a *little* like old gaming sites or old blogs. Old forum posts (none of the above I was alive to even witness, but I’ve archeologized – totally a word – enough of these from back in the days of old…
neutral · AI labelView post →Steam Deck / Gaming News #6. As you're most probably used to by now, this is just my initial warning that what follows is my ranting and rambling about both Steam Deck-specific(ish) news, and general gaming news I've spotted and seems interesting to me. I do my very little best to try make this feel a *little* like old gaming sites or old blogs. Old forum posts (none of the above I was alive to even witness, but I’ve archeologized – totally a word – enough of these from back in the days of old…
neutral · AI labelView post →FINALLY I CAN SAY IT'S OFFICIAL! Our game SALTSEA CHRONICLES comes out on **OCTOBER 12th, 2023!** ⛵ From the studio who brought you MUTAZIONE... A flooded-world story driven adventure game where you play as a ship's whole crew! 🎉 On PS5, Mac, PC & Nintendo Switch. saltseachronicles.com
neutral · AI labelView post →Everything Is Kumbaya Mutazione describes itself as a soap-opera, though it is more of a slice-of-life snapshot from a fantastic, utopian community. And while I think its stories are beautifully human, the cheerful wholesomeness they carry unsettles and suffocates. As such, it feels as if the game had been sterilised. Characters (often explicitly) stress that everything is and has to be consensual, that everyone has the right to be and feel as they want. No one is the problem, no one is at…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#SketchToFinish These were two key concepts of our last game #SaltseaChronicles, which were crucial to defining the art style of the game. Also, similar to Mutazione, there is little to no difference between concept art and in-game art.
neutral · AI labelView post →I don't understand all the positive reviews. The story is ♥♥♥♥♥♥ up and the gameplay is worse than a walking simulator. The biggest thing that is completely insane is; we've got a woman cheating on her partner with a developmentally disabled person (who doesn't even understand sexual reproduction) and lying about who's the father until she's 8 months pregnant. She decides the child *won't have a father at all* because she can rely on the town, and then the story ends with the man who was lied…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hey there! #Mutazione just got released on iOS and Android. If you ever wanted to play the game on your phone but didn't have an Apple Arcade account, here's your chance to grab it! Here's a short version of our classic trailer: vimeo.com/1095599343
neutral · AI labelView post →Hey did you know: Saltsea Chronicles is STEAM DECK VERIFIED ✅ ✨ Our new story-driven adventure game comes out real soon! Oct 12th! ⛵ From the studio who brought you MUTAZIONE. A flooded-world story driven adventure game where you play as a ship's whole crew… saltseachronicles.com
neutral · AI labelView post →📣 SALTSEA CHRONICLES comes out on OCTOBER 12th, 2023! ⛵ From the studio who brought you MUTAZIONE... A flooded-world story driven adventure game where you play as a ship's whole crew! 🎉 On PS5, Mac, PC & Nintendo Switch. saltseachronicles.com
neutral · AI labelView post →Good news, I’m playing a freaking video game tonight after a long week (damb, I guess it’s only Wednesday) oh well, Mutazione let’s goooo
positive · AI labelView post →Quite early on and already in the first chapter of my first playthrough, I realised that I had stumbled upon something very special and somehow unique. Nevertheless, I had no idea how much I would fall in love with it and that Mutazione would become something of a daily companion for me. The story begins with a fine typical prologue and contains the first background information, which also introduces us to Kai. Gaia (Mother) "Call me when you get there, okay?" Kai "Mum..." Gaia "Look,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Basically a visual novel with an incredibly lightweight gardening mini-game attached. The writing made me angry at times, and I spent too much time just walking. Forgiving people unconditionally, who haven't shown that they have changed, is not a virtue. If you agree with me on this, I think you'll find this game frustrating.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🌊 SALTSEA CHRONICLES is OUT NOW! ⛵ A story-driven adventure game from our award-winning indie studio (Mutazione, Sportsfriends). ✨ PS5, Mac, PC, Steam Deck & Nintendo Switch. saltseachronicles.com 🩵 We can't wait to hear what pathways you chart when you play!
neutral · AI labelView post →[Epic] *Mutazione*, narrative RPG adventure (?). > A mutant soap opera where small-town gossip meets the supernatural... > > MUTAZIONE is an adventure game where the juicy personal drama is just as important as the high-stakes adventure part of the story. > > Explore the community as 15-year-old Kai as she travels to the strange and secretive community of Mutazione to care for her ailing grandfather, Nonno. > > Make new friends; plant musical gardens; attend BBQs, band nights and boat trips;…
neutral · AI labelView post →Mutazione is a soap opera presented in the form of a fusion of visual novel and walking simulator. (Here, soap opera is used as the name of a genre defined by being long-running, character-driven, ensemble-cast, slices of life; see also [url=https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/deep-dive-inside-the-narrative-design-and-multiple-middles-of-i-mutazione-i-]this deep dive by the narrative designer of Mutazione.) The whole story is set in a small town on an island, unfolding through your…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🎉 Check it out! We’re doing a special discounted MUTAZIONE & SALTSEA CHRONICLES Steam bundle to celebrate the launch of our new game! 💚🩵 They share a lot of values & storytelling ethos, & we think they make a perfect pairing. store.steampowered.com/bundle/35674/
neutral · AI labelView post →Mutazione is a cozy indie game with a chill story and interesting characters. The writing is the game's main selling point and it creates a very atmospheric story. The gameplay on the other hand is very minimal, which makes the game akin to visual novels but with extra steps. - The devs intented it this way, they ask the players to meander around the island and explore. The game can be completed in about 6 hours but you'd be skipping a lot. Best to take your time and invest into exploring and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →📣 SALTSEA CHRONICLES is OUT NOW on PlayStation 5! 🎉 A story-driven adventure game set on a flooded world, by the award-winning indie studio who made MUTAZIONE. 🌊 We can't wait to hear what pathways you chart when you play! store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
neutral · AI labelView post →Played this game years ago on a whim and for some reason it really stuck with me since. I could never remember the name of it so I had no way of being able to find it again until recently when i stumbled across a game on playstation that gave me a similar feeling to when I'd played this one. I decided to look up the developers and found that it was the same team that had made this game. coming back and playing it again seven years later I've found that i still feel such a connection to the art…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mutazione blends small-town drama with lush botanical surrealism in a world full of gentle mystery. See how the game's hand-crafted art style and emotional tone were developed in Indie Game Works. #indieGames #GameArt #GameDev @akuparagames.bsky.social
neutral · AI labelView post →Absolutely one of the best, most beautiful and well-written, atmospheric games I've played in a long while. I fell head-over-heels in love with these characters and this island. And the music! Absolutely stunning. Mutazione is the kind of game that makes me feel delighted to be alive. I feel like these characters are real people that I'll get to go back and visit -- and that's a huge accomplishment for an artwork, I think. Bravo!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While I recommend the game for its sheer creativity and lush visuals, that same level of innovation is unfortunately absent from its storytelling. The experience is hampered by an overly linear plot and restrictive gameplay mechanics to the extent that final product feels like only a portion of what the game set out to achieve. For example, the botanical encyclopedia mentions cures to the various ailments that fellow islanders are suffering from such as digestion issues or pregnancy cramps. I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I feel deceived by the positive reviews. It was extremely boring to me and I couldn't continue to the end
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A super charming walking sim-type game with a beautiful and compelling atmosphere and characters that make the world feel so alive. The music and graphics are incredible, and I loved the character interactions. This game doesn't shy away from grief and loss, and embraces the messy emotional ups-and-downs of life in a very realistic way that gets you invested in the characters and makes you truly feel like you're integrating into a community. It's really what it says on the tin. Though the game…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A game for those who love to read. Cons: In my opinion, the gameplay is sometimes irritating. The attempt to include farm elements in a story-driven game didn't succeed. The graphic design is also not for everyone, resembling "paint by numbers"... Pros: I liked the music and sound design. I appreciated that the game is slow-paced and quite meditative. It's worth playing once, but overall, after the enthusiastic reviews, I was rather disappointed.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gonna play a game I played just before I started my streaming journey. It made me cry! Can't wait to share "Mutazione" with you! www.twitch.tv/goblinhugger #vtuber #twitch #tentaclemonster
positive · AI labelView post →I rolled credits on this game with immense disappointment. The story starts out fine, an interesting setting and a good hook; and it builds decently well for a while. The problem is that the story ultimately goes nowhere meaningful. It is just generic character drama, generic revelations about the plot, and a generic climax so devoid of meaningful weight or emotion that I was actually annoyed enough to type out this whole review. There are a couple other flaws unrelated to the story, such as…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't think the summary quite does this game the justice it deserves - there's so much more depth to the characters than simply "small-town drama." You'll explore loss, personal philosophies/anxieties, relationship conflict - romantic, platonic, and familial, and the general growth and rebuilding of a community that's been outcasted and torn about by so much trauma. Mind you ALL of this is tucked into a neat little package of a point & click type of walking simulator. Time passes in a very…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Imagine a rainy afternoon spent with the most creative minds in gaming. ☕ The IndieCade Festival is currently live until January 30th, meaning 14 days remain to explore. Enjoy Overwhelmingly Positive-rated games like Mutazione at 60% off or Beacon Pines for 75% less.✨ #CozyGames #IndieDev #SteamSale
neutral · AI labelView post →4. Mutazione (Die Gute Fabrik, 2019) A double helping today, why not? Such a peaceful game that invites you into its mysteries at a relaxed pace. I guess they call this "island time"?
positive · AI labelView post →so special. incredible artwork and music. the storyline is super engaging and the characters are so real. one of my favourite games ever
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Stuck it out with this game for a few hours but it was just too slow. The gameplay is very linear with your journal telling you where to go and what to do every step of the way - you don't really have any autonomy there and the speech choices you are given are so bland they feel inconsequential. Non of the characters are particularly interesting. The gardening bit is quite fun but there's no challenge to it so it doesn't feel very rewarding.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Finally got around to playing Mutazione, a game that quietly tries to explain how any emotion, in sufficient quantities, can make you cry. The gardening is delightful, and the variously human companions you meet feel very real through their dialogue and daily happenings 🌱
positive · AI labelView post →It feels so much later than it actually is, have I mentioned how fucking much I hate daylight savings? Anyway, live now on twitch television playing more Mutazione. Let's build community through the power of magic gardens (but mostly through talking to people)! www.twitch.tv/goblinhugger
neutral · AI labelView post →This is one of my favorite games of all time if not my absolute top favorite! I love both of the developers games but this one takes the cake. One day I would love to make an in depth video review of this game because it means a lot to me. I played it during a tough time in my life and have maybe played it 10 times since on different platforms, i definitely have more than 35 hours on it lol. The symbolism throughout the game showcasing a sense of community birthed from the feeling of otherness…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Having spent 2 years playing Disco Elysium and finished it last week, I start a new game for Mac Gaming Thursdays. Today we start the 2020 IGF Winner for Excellence in Audio: Mutazione. Apparently there will be gossip and mysteries...and mutation? Live now! Come and join! twitch.tv/TrooperSJP
neutral · AI labelView post →Welcome to Alessandro Coronas @millogameaudio.bsky.social on Bluesky, so let's talk about the music and audio design of #Mutazione: Music direction and composition was lead by Alessandro in close collaboration with Douglas @doougle.net designing and implementing the audio systems: a 🧵...
neutral · AI labelView post →writing 10/10 music 10/10 art 10/10 it's actually surprising that a game that i got for like, 1 dollar is actually REALLY GOOD!! at first I wasn't a fan and found the characters interesting, but a little campy and dramatic, but they definitely grew on me (cat girl Miu especially). I feel like my enjoyment of this game was directly proportional to how much time I played this game for. I'd say definitely try to play till day 2-3 because that's when I actually started enjoying the game. also,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Heya folks, here's a 4th short featuring Mutazione by Die Gute Fabrik and Akupara Games. So, I'm closing in on the end of the game now, and I should have it finished tomorrow. #mutazione #videogames #indiegames #adventuregames #shorts
neutral · AI labelView post →3. Saltsea Chronicles This post-collapse sci-fi adventure game from the studio behind Mutazione was one of my most anticipated after playing the demo this summer, and the leftist narrative, diverse cast and focus on branching narratives and interpersonal drama left me hugely satisfied.
neutral · AI labelView post →parts of the new Joji album sound like my favourite game Mutazione (vale @gutefabrik.bsky.social) so I think it's time for a replay
positive · AI labelView post →NOTE: This game will possibly make you cry and think about all of the relationships you have in your life lol. If you enjoy this game I highly recommend checking out "SEASON: A letter to the future". ---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☑ Good/Great for being released at that time ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mutazione is a slow-paced narrative adventure set in a mutant-inhabited town. You care for your sick grandfather while uncovering the personal stories of the town's residents. The hand-drawn visuals, relaxing music, and meditative gameplay create a unique, emotional atmosphere. While it may not suit action-seekers, fans of character-driven stories will find it touching and memorable. A calm, heartfelt experience with a truly special vibe.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Choose 20 games that greatly influence you. One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order. Day 2: Mutazione #games #gamechallenge #gamedev
positive · AI labelView post →📣 ICYMI… SALTSEA CHRONICLES comes out on OCT 12th, 2023! That’s next week! ⛵ From the studio who brought you MUTAZIONE... A flooded-world story driven adventure game where you play as a ship's whole crew… 🎉 On PS5, Mac, PC & Nintendo Switch. saltseachronicles.com
neutral · AI labelView post →gameplay is incredibly boring, the story is interesting in concept but not in execution, most of the game is just having basic conversations with normal people that have normal lives and normal problems. i can just talk to real people
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Omg I really do love this game. got it free on epic years ago, bought it here. The warm fuzzies exist forever. Such a nice chill experience.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mutazione is beautiful, but painfully tedious. ✅ Gorgeous art direction & animation ✅ Immersive ambient audio & soothing soundtrack ✅ Good world-building & intriguing characters ⛔ Inexcusable, excessive backtracking ⛔ Rather lackluster conclusion ⛔ Underused gardening mechanic Grade: C- Mutazione nails its artistic direction, but the actual gameplay is so insanely bad that I cannot recommend this game. I spent most of my playtime just walking through the same areas over and over to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →First of all - it is generally okay-ish. The story is okay, the handmade artwork is ok, plot twists are okay ... it seems so. And still, the game is surprisingly bland and dull and it stinks of nothingness like a lost teenager after a therapy session. I didn't finish playing it, but it looks like the game is short af also. So, it is good for everyone who counts "generally okay" brown, faceless mush as good. And it is a thumb down for everyone else.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Heya folks, here's a 5th, and final, short featuring Mutazione by Die Gute Fabrik and Akupara Games. Whelp, I've officially completed the game! That was a pretty fantastic game all around, from its story to its characters, and artwork, it was a great journey. #mutazione #videogames #indiegames
positive · AI labelView post →Heya folks, here's a 2nd short featuring Mutazione by Die Gute Fabrik and Akupara Games. The story and characters in this game continue to be pretty great. The gardening aspect is pretty cool as well. #mutazione #videogames #indiegames #adventuregames #shorts
positive · AI labelView post →Adding a concept of #Mutazione village during daylight. We did not have those sun rays in the final game though.
neutral · AI labelView post →Really love the art style and the character design. I found it to be too slow in the beginning but gradually fell in love with this pace, especially with the background music, altogether very healing energy from the game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Relaxing, engrossing, uplifting. I played this for hours when I was sick, and it made me feel better.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A truly poignant story about grief, guilt, community and care. I cried on both my playthroughs, but the whole thing felt like healing. The characters are so well written you can't help but connect with them, the sound design will make your ears melt and the visuals are relaxing in a deep way. While I'm not originally into visual novels, Mutazione did such a great job it deserves a special place in my heart. I definitely recommend it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →These mutants are so... human. I love them. This game is a 10/10 even if you don't talk to everyone everyday.
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