Mad Father similar games & best alternatives

Mad Father

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Mac • 2016

Should you play it?

Witness the tale of a most foolish family. A remake of the classic horror exploration game makes its way to Steam.

What works
  • Engaging horror story with multiple endings
  • Atmospheric audio and visuals
  • Puzzle and exploration gameplay
  • Affordable price with replay value
  • Improved remake with additional content
Things to keep in mind
  • Short gameplay length
  • Some qtes may frustrate players
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Limited character customization
  • Minor bugs reported in some versions

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • The Sexy Brutale

  • Amanda the Adventurer 3

  • Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel

  • 港詭實錄ParanormalHK

  • No one lives under the lighthouse Director's cut

  • Homebody

  • Swordbreaker The Game

  • Late Shift

  • Hollowbody
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Homebody

  • Post Trauma

  • Into The Gloom
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Story

    Amanda the Adventurer 3
  • Escapism

    The Witch's House MV
  • Exploration

    Tangle Tower

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Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
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Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

Mad Father: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Violence, Story.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    "Players explore the mansion freely, solve puzzles with multiple solutions, and choose paths leading to different endings, indicating control over actions and decisions."

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    "Players control Aya and make choices affecting story and endings, with freedom to explore mansion and solve puzzles."

  • Competence

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    "Gameplay includes some skill elements like combat QTEs and puzzles, but generally easy and accessible, with some repetitive tasks."

    Capsule for Buddy Simulator 1984 Buddy Simulator 1984

    "Gameplay involves puzzle solving and QTEs that require skill but are generally accessible and not overly difficult."

  • Competition

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    "Single-player experience focused on personal story progression without competitive elements."

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    "Single-player experience focused on personal story progression without competitive elements."

  • Continuation

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    "Multiple endings, collectibles, and secrets encourage replay and extended engagement, though some find parts tedious."

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    "Multiple endings and collectible gems encourage replay and extended engagement."

  • Cooperation

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    "Entirely single-player with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

    Capsule for Caligo Caligo

    "Entirely single-player with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

  • Creativity

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    "Players interact with the environment and solve puzzles but within a fixed narrative and predefined scenes; limited creative modification."

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    "Players explore and solve puzzles but within a fixed narrative and environment; limited creative modification."

  • Domination

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    -5

    "No social or multiplayer dominance aspects; interactions are individual and narrative-driven."

    Capsule for Phantasmagoria Phantasmagoria

    "No social or multiplayer dominance; interactions are narrative-driven and solitary."

  • Escapism

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    "Strong horror atmosphere and story provide immersive escape from reality."

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    "Strong horror atmosphere and story provide immersive escape from reality."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia, not obligation or external pressure."

    Capsule for Max Payne Max Payne

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia, not obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    "Some exploration and puzzle solving encourage trying different approaches, though within a limited scope."

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    "Exploration and puzzle solving encourage trying different approaches and discovering secrets."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

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    "Players explore various rooms and objects in the mansion, discovering clues and secrets."

    Capsule for Tangle Tower Tangle Tower

    "Players explore a large mansion with hidden areas and secrets to uncover."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

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    "Limited character customization; expression mainly through narrative choices rather than visual personalization."

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    "Limited character customization; expression mainly through narrative choices rather than visual personalization."

  • Fantasy

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    "Supernatural horror setting with ghosts, curses, and paranormal themes; imaginative fiction."

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    "Supernatural horror story with ghosts, curses, and mad science elements."

  • Fellowship

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    "No social or community gameplay; experience is solitary."

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    "No social or community gameplay; experience is solitary."

  • Growth

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    "Players learn puzzles and story elements, gaining knowledge and skills during play."

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    "Players learn puzzles, story details, and game mechanics through play."

  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay typical of RPG Maker games; no physical activity involved."

    Capsule for Ann Ann

    "Sedentary gameplay typical of RPG Maker games; no physical activity involved."

  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention on puzzles and story; not suited for passive or background play."

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    "Requires focused attention on puzzles, story, and QTEs; not suitable for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy

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    "Emotional connection mainly with narrative and characters, but no real social intimacy or relationships."

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    "Emotional connection mainly to story and characters, but no social intimacy or multiplayer interaction."

  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management elements; single-player narrative experience."

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    "No leadership or group management elements; single-player narrative experience."

  • Progression

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    "Progression through story, puzzle completion, and unlocking endings and achievements."

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    "Progression through story, puzzle completion, and collecting gems to unlock endings and gallery."

  • Relaxation

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    "Atmospheric and immersive but includes moments of tension and suspense typical of horror."

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    "Atmospheric and immersive but includes tension and suspense typical of horror games."

  • Sensation

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    "Engaging audio-visual horror effects and jump scares provide sensory stimulation."

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    "Engaging audio-visual horror elements and jump scares provide sensory stimulation."

  • Status

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    "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal experience."

    Capsule for God of War God of War

    "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal experience."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    5

    "Strong narrative focus with lore, character development, and multiple endings."

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    "Strong narrative focus with multiple endings, character development, and lore."

  • Strategy

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    "Puzzle solving requires logical thinking and planning, though not highly complex."

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    "Puzzle solving and QTEs require some planning and quick thinking."

  • Thrill

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    "Jump scares, suspense, and horror create strong thrill and tension."

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    "Horror atmosphere, suspense, and jump scares create tension and thrill."

  • Value

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    "Affordable price with high replay value and satisfying gameplay; some desire for more content."

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    "Affordable price with good replay value and content additions over original free version."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

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    "Contains gore, body horror, and violent thematic elements consistent with horror genre."

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    "Contains gore, combat avoidance, and violent themes consistent with horror genre."

  • Survival

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    "Players strive to keep characters alive through choices and QTEs amid threats."

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    "Players must avoid death through QTEs and careful exploration, managing threats in mansion."

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