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The Maw

In The Maw players control Frank, who in turn controls The Maw via an electrical leash that he uses keep him at his side.

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About The Maw

In The Maw players control Frank, who in turn controls The Maw via an electrical leash that he uses keep him at his side. Gameplay involves guiding The Maw in specific directions to clear obstacles and complete levels. The Maw also has the ability to eat objects and creatures, taking on some of the properties of the thing it eats, such as breathing fire, flying, or simply growing in size. Players then use The Maw's increased abilities to navigate previously impossible sections of a level.

Source: IGDB

IGDB

73%

20 ratings

Steam:

82%

328 reviews

Availability

Where to play

Steam

$9.99

Buy

Facts

Platforms
PC · Xbox
Release date
January 21, 2009
Difficulty
2/5 (estimated)
Genres
Platform · Puzzle · Strategy · Adventure · Indie · Arcade
Themes
Action · Science fiction · Comedy
Perspective
Third person · Bird view / Isometric
Modes
Solo only
Languages
3 languages
Text in your language
Yes
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Microtransactions
None

Screenshots

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Frequently asked questions

Which platforms is The Maw on?
The Maw is available on PC · Xbox.
Does The Maw have co-op?
No, The Maw is single-player only.
Does The Maw run on Steam Deck?
Unsupported
What does The Maw cost?
$9.99 on Steam.

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