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- PLATFORM
- Steam
- GENRE
- Action · Indie
- RELEASED
- 2009
- DRM
- Steam
- STUDIO
- Twisted Pixel Games
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Twisted Pixel Games84% positive · 384 reviews
The pinnacle of alien evolution, Maw is a cowardly fat blob concerned mostly with snacking and lounging. He can, however, absorb the traits of anything he eats, is virtually indestructible, and can grow to unlimited size. If he wasn't a danger to all life in the universe, he'd make the perfect pet.
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$9.99
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| Store | Edition | Price | Go to store |
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 Green Man GamingOFFICIALMATCHED BY STEAM APP ID | Standard | $9.99 | Buy The Maw at Green Man Gaming |
 SteamOFFICIALDIRECT STEAM LISTING | Standard | CHEAPEST $9.99 | Buy The Maw at Steam |
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About The Maw
The Maw was developed by Twisted Pixel Games and published by Twisted Pixel Games, Xbox Game Studios. The release date was March 8, 2009. The genre is characterised as Action and Indie.
The pinnacle of alien evolution, Maw is a cowardly fat blob concerned mostly with snacking and lounging. He can, however, absorb the traits of anything he eats, is virtually indestructible, and can grow to unlimited size. If he wasn't a danger to all life in the universe, he'd make the perfect pet. In this action/adventure game, he's the best friend of our hero Frank, and only by working together can Maw eat their way to freedom. The Maw was honored with the Audience Choice Award in the 2008 PAX-10 showcase of independent games, and is a finalist at this year's Independent Games Festival for Technical Excellence. • Unlock all the Steam Achievements! • Full featured 3D action/adventure • Winner of the 2008 PAX 10 Audience Choice Award • Finalist in the 2009 Independent Games Festival • Unstoppable and insatiably hungry Maw that grows to limitless proportions • Cinemas with lots of personality and humor throughout the entire buddy-comedy storyline • Versatile leash for manipulating creatures and objects • Eight levels with varying puzzles and traps to overcome • Five unique creatures that instill Maw with five unique powers • Interactive soundtrack by award-winning composer Winifred Phillips • Additional levels available as downloadable content
The Maw compatibility
- Steam Deck
- Unknown
- Linux
- Not supported
- macOS
- No native build
MINIMUM
• Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista • Processor: AMD® Athlon® 64 2.2 GHz or equivalent • Memory: 1024 MB RAM • Hard Disk Space: 300 MB Available HDD Space • Video Card: Nvidia® Geforce® 7600 256 MB or equivalent, (ATI® 2400 worked just as well) • Sound Card: DirectX® Compatible • DirectX® Version: DirectX® 9.0c • Controller Support: Xbox 360 controller and other DirectInput supported controller
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• Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista • Processor: Intel® Pentium® Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or equivalent • Memory: 2 GB RAM • Hard Disk Space: 300 MB Available HDD Space • Video Card: Nvidia® Geforce® 8800 GT 512 MB or equivalent, (ATI® 3870 on the ATI side) • Sound Card: DirectX® Compatible • DirectX® Version: DirectX® 9.0c • Controller Support: Xbox 360 controller and other DirectInput supported controller
Compare The Maw editions
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| Edition | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard | $9.99 |
| esome Pack | $11.99 |
The Maw DLC and expansions
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Where to buy The Maw cheap
The Maw launched at $9.99 in 2009. The cheapest currently listed total is $9.99 at Steam, which is -0% off the recommended price.
Official stores currently match every keyshop listing on this title, which happens more often than people expect on lower-priced games, where a marketplace has very little margin left to give away.
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The Maw — frequently asked questions
- What is the cheapest price for The Maw?
- $9.99 at Steam — -0% off the $9.99 RRP.
- Where can I download The Maw after the purchase?
- The Maw activates on Steam. After buying you receive a key or a direct licence, redeem it in the Steam client, and the game stays in your library permanently.
- Is it cheaper to buy The Maw from a keyshop or an official store?
- The official stores currently match or beat every keyshop listing, so there is no reason to take on resale risk for this title.
- Is The Maw Steam Deck compatible?
- Steam Deck compatibility data is not available for The Maw yet.
- Can I play The Maw on Mac?
- No. The Maw has no native macOS build.
- Is The Maw Linux compatible?
- The Maw has no verified Linux support. Proton results vary and are not guaranteed.
