The Maw (2009)
- Developer
- Twisted Pixel Games
- Genres
- Action, Indie
- Rating
- 4.2 of 5, 383 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 4.1 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A charming, low-stakes adventure where you guide a lovable blobby alien through simple puzzles and platforming, with a relaxed and humorous tone.
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What players say
Players praise the game's charm and simplicity, but many report that it is buggy and has terrible camera controls, making it difficult to recommend without workarounds. Longtime fans say development stalled long ago and the game runs poorly on modern systems.
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