Mad Father similar games & best alternatives

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Mad Father

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 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

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Just Ignore Them

  • Close Your Eyes [Old Version]

  • Misao - 2024 HD Remaster

  • Fran Bow

  • Lamentum

  • The Count Lucanor

More intimate

Games that feels like Mad Father but with more focus on close relationships

  • Angels of Death

  • 雨鸦 - You are my sanctuary

  • The Aquarium does not dance Special Edition

  • Fallen Priestess: My Sister's Demonic Bloodline

  • Hello Charlotte EP2: Requiem Aeternam Deo

  • Traum

Less violent

Games that feels like Mad Father but with less combat and destruction

  • OneShot: World Machine Edition

  • A Random Maze 某个迷宫

  • Space Pilgrim Episode IV: Sol

  • Stray Cat Crossing

  • Coffin of Ashes

  • Viviette

More expressive

Games that feels like Mad Father but with more self-expression and customization

  • Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue

  • Depersonalization

  • Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum

  • Fausts Alptraum

  • Wolf & Rabbit

  • Lakeview Cabin Collection

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

Last update: 21/08/2026