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MOTHER is a first-person psychological horror game about protecting your children while descending deeper & deeper into madness. Defend them at all costs. Be careful, because their death is permanent!

2020Indie2.99 USDWindowsby Anya Segarane
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Frequently asked about MOTHER

Does MOTHER work on Steam Deck?
MOTHER is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does MOTHER cost?
MOTHER is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to MOTHER?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside MOTHER are Whitehaven, No, I'm not a Human, Mouthwashing.
Who developed MOTHER?
MOTHER was developed by Anya Segarane.

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