The Maw
Developed by Twisted Pixel Games · Published by Twisted Pixel Games, Xbox Game Studios
At a glance
Overview
An action, indie game by Twisted Pixel Games, published by Twisted Pixel Games — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Maw.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
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
Recommended
- 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
Supported languages (8)
The Maw FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is The Maw?
Steam classifies The Maw as a Action, Indie game, developed by Twisted Pixel Games. 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.
How much does The Maw cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Maw at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Maw single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Maw: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Maw on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Maw for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Maw out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 9, 2009.
What platforms is The Maw on?
The Maw is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Maw single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Maw cost?
Steam lists it at $1.99.
Does The Maw have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 15 achievements for The Maw.
What is The Maw's Metacritic score?
The Maw has a Metacritic score of 75/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made The Maw?
The Maw is developed by Twisted Pixel Games and published by Twisted Pixel Games, Xbox Game Studios.
Where to get The Maw
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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