Mole Maiden

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Mole Maiden is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Tastie Games LLC. and was released on September 4, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

It All Started with a DreamThe Burrow League is the most popular sport in R&D Mine, and all 14-year-old Penny wants is to claim the Burrow League Champion title from her big sister Coppra. To do so, Penny must leave home, explore R&D Mine, defeat the four Burrow League Captains, and finally face her sister in the ultimate battle! Mole Maiden is a brand-new 2D Action Adventure about a M…

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Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

music4 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

Unique and satisfying drill-based movement mechanic that adds fresh exploration and combat options.
Charming retro aesthetics, quirky characters, and humorous writing that enhance the game's personality.
Engaging platforming with tight controls, memorable music, and a surprisingly rich amount of content for an indie debut.

Combat and boss fights can feel uninspired, repetitive, and occasionally frustrating due to predictable movesets and stalling tactics.
Several technical issues including glitches, camera problems, and occasional softlocks that detract from the experience.
Linear progression limits exploration freedom compared to other metroidvanias, reducing variety in how players can approach powerups and bosses.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay of Mole Maiden is praised for its tight controls, nostalgic yet fresh mechanics, and particularly its unique drilling mechanic that enhances exploration and platforming. While combat may lose appeal over time and some mechanics like stun effects lack clarity, the game offers satisfying movement, well-integrated power-ups, and a distinct, immersive post-apocalyptic cave setting. Overall, it's easy to learn but challenging to master, giving it a strong identity among indie platformers.
- “Gameplay-wise, I found Mole Maiden to be engaging thanks to tight controls and a novel approach to platforming.”
- “While some abilities and powerups will be familiar to platforming fans, its drilling mechanic is the most unique, as it allows the player to reach new areas by digging, flying around, and leaving bombs in their wake.”
- “A charming game with funny characters, satisfying movement, and a type of gameplay that is easy to learn but hard to master.”
- “While some abilities and powerups will be familiar to platforming fans, its drilling mechanic is the most unique, as it allows the player to reach new areas by digging, flying around and leaving bombs in their wake.”
- “However, while this reward mechanic worked for me, Mole Maiden‘s combat, as a whole, lost its charm quickly.”
- “A couple of gripes I have with it is that I feel like there's a lack of clarity and consistency with the stun mechanics.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music is widely praised for its phenomenal, memorable chiptune soundtrack that perfectly complements the game's retro aesthetics and deep narrative. It stands out as one of the best video game soundtracks of the year, contributing significantly to the game's cohesive and immersive atmosphere.
- “The music is also one of the most memorable things to come out this year.”
- “I'd say the cohesive, individualistic style that this game has in its art, music, sound, and interface is one of the most impressive things I've found this far into my playthrough.”
- “The movement in this game feels fantastic and the music is phenomenal.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits several glitches, including camera issues, recurring enemy bugs, and lingering sound effects, which can feel amateurish but are mostly non-gamebreaking. Some softlocks occur, possibly due to lower-end hardware, impacting overall stability. Despite these problems, the issues generally don't significantly hinder gameplay.
- “The game is unfortunately more than a little buggy, with some softlocks here and there.”
- “Other glitches were fairly commonplace, like various camera issues, and there was one recurring miniboss who would sometimes start sliding across the screen and get stuck attacking into a corner, making it easy to beat him.”
- “Finally, there were a few glitches that weren’t gamebreaking, but did feel a bit amateurish.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features authentic and charming humor through a colorful cast of quirky NPCs and silly, odd moments that evoke genuine laughter. Its lighthearted and enjoyable tone complements the engaging gameplay, making the humor a memorable highlight.
- “Along the way she’ll encounter a plethora of curious life forms in different biomes and a colorful cast of idiosyncratic NPCs with authentic humor.”
- “Whilst I only played one hour of this game, it felt fluent, intriguing, and enjoyable from start to finish, and had me laughing on multiple occasions at the odd and silly humor in all the best ways possible.”
- “A charming game with funny characters, satisfying movement, and a type of gameplay that is easy to learn but hard to master.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics feature a charming retro, nostalgic aesthetic with upbeat chiptune music, creating a cheery tone that contrasts with the darker social themes revealed through the game's lore. This blend of classic visuals and storytelling adds depth beneath the vibrant surface.
- “Nostalgic aesthetic, fresh mechanics.”
- “Tonally, it seems cheery, but underneath the charming retro aesthetics and upbeat chiptune soundtrack lies a darker social commentary regarding the reason why her people are living underground — they don’t have much of a choice, if there ever was a choice, and this situation is explained by unearthing intriguing lore nuggets that help fill in the blanks.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is praised for its engaging integration with different game areas, offering memorable sequences reminiscent of classic titles like Super Paper Mario. Players appreciate its creativity and express interest in experiencing more stories set in this universe.
- “I also really liked how the story plays into the different areas at times; at one point you're stuck in a zone trying to get money, kind of like that sequence in Super Paper Mario, and anything that reminds me of that game has to be good lol.”
- “Would love to see another story in this video game universe!”