The Maw Free Download
Game Overview
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
Installation Instructions
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to The Maw.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
Download Links
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Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for The Maw?
After extracting The Maw, navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 232.61 MB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.
System Requirements
- 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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