Game Summary
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.
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- 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
Step-by-Step Guide to Running The Maw on PC
- Access the Link: Click the button below to go to Crolinks. Wait 5 seconds for the link to generate, then proceed to UploadHaven.
- Start the Process: On the UploadHaven page, wait 15 seconds and then click the grey "Free Download" button.
- Extract the Files: After the file finishes downloading, right-click the
.zipfile and select "Extract to The Maw". (You’ll need WinRAR for this step.) - Run the Game: Open the extracted folder, right-click the
.exefile, and select "Run as Administrator." - Enjoy: Always run the game as Administrator to prevent any saving issues.
Tips for a Smooth Download and Installation
- ✅ Boost Your Speeds: Use FDM for faster and more stable downloads.
- ✅ Troubleshooting Help: Check out our FAQ page for solutions to common issues.
- ✅ Avoid DLL & DirectX Errors: Install everything inside the
_RedistorCommonRedistfolder. If errors persist, download and install:
🔹 All-in-One VC Redist package (Fixes missing DLLs)
🔹 DirectX End-User Runtime (Fixes DirectX errors) - ✅ Optimize Game Performance: Ensure your GPU drivers are up to date:
🔹 NVIDIA Drivers
🔹 AMD Drivers - ✅ Find More Fixes & Tweaks: Search the game on PCGamingWiki for additional bug fixes, mods, and optimizations.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
- ❓ ️Is this safe to download? 100% safe—every game is checked before uploading.
- 🍎 Can I play this on Mac? No, this version is only for Windows PC.
- 🎮 Does this include DLCs? Some versions come with DLCs—check the title.
- 💾 Why is my antivirus flagging it? Some games trigger false positives, but they are safe.
PC Specs & Requirements
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista | |
| AMD® Athlon® 64 2.2 GHz or equivalent | |
| 1024 MB RAM | |
| 300 MB Available HDD Space | |
| Nvidia® Geforce® 7600 256 MB or equivalent, (ATI® 2400 worked just as well) | |
| DirectX® Compatible | |
| DirectX® 9.0c | |
| Xbox 360 controller and other DirectInput supported controller |
Gameplay Images
