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

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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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