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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.
Release Date
Jan 21, 2009
Developer
Twisted Pixel
Publisher
Microsoft Game Studios
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Is The Maw worth buying?

Steam
83.82% positive
'Very Positive', 377 reviews
Metacritic
75
Critics (IGDB)
78/100
4 critics

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What is The Maw about?

The Maw is set in a futuristic universe. The game begins with Frank, a pacifist bipedal alien, and The Maw, a purple one-eyed creature with large teeth, both having been captured by the Galactic Bounty Hunters. For unknown reasons the ship on which they are being held crash lands on a strange planet, killing all the crew. Alone, they set out for a communications tower in the distance while on the run from additional Galactic Bounty Hunters who have come to recapture them.

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Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy The Maw?

Right now the lowest price for The Maw we're tracking is $1.99 at Steam. We compare 3 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price The Maw has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for The Maw is $1.99 at Steam on January 28, 2026. The current best price matches that all-time low — historically a good time to buy.

Is The Maw worth buying?

84% of 377 Steam user reviews for The Maw are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 75.

When was The Maw released?

The Maw released on January 21, 2009, developed by Twisted Pixel and published by Microsoft Game Studios.

What platforms is The Maw available on?

The Maw is available on PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360. It supports single player.

Where's the cheapest place to buy The Maw?

The cheapest The Maw price right now is $1.99 at Steam.

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SteamBest priceAll-time low-80%$1.99Buy The Maw at Steam
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All-time low: $1.99 at Steam on Jan 28, 2026 — the current best price matches it, a good time to buy.

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