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2012PEGI 12PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified97 % positive8.19 €

A short RPG Maker horror adventure in which you play Aya, uncovering the dark secrets of her mad doctor father inside a mansion. Puzzles, chase sequences and multiple endings deliver a macabre yet emotional story.

  • Dread and tension
  • Emotional impact
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Pixel art
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2012PC

Brings what grabs you about Mad Father: dread and tension, pixel art as well as emotional impact.

A short, atmospheric psychological horror adventure in which a girl solves puzzles and evades living artworks inside an eerie museum. Your choices lead to multiple endings, making this freeware RPG Maker classic memorable.

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