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Shares puzzle solving with Mad Father.
- $5.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2017
Games like Mad Father
- 24 games
- Updated Nov 4, 2026
Players who liked Mad Father also play
The closest matches to Mad Father: Misao - 2024 HD Remaster, Angels of Death, The Witch's House MV, Coffin of Ashes, and Corpse Party. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
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Also RPGMaker and Survival Horror, like Mad Father.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2018
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Yuppie Psycho: Executive Edition
Why this: Shares exploration and puzzle solving with Mad Father.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Mad Father
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: sen
- Price: $4.99−50%checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 98% of 2,441 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Beautiful pixel art
- Intriguing storyline
- Atmospheric
- Bleak
- Dark
- Dialogue driven storytelling
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Mad Father
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Resident Evil
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Mad Father.
SILENT HILL 2
Why this: Shares exploration and puzzle solving with Mad Father.
Undertale
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Mad Father.
Resident Evil 2
Why this: Also Survival Horror and Violent, like Mad Father.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Mad Father at current Steam store prices.
The Count Lucanor
Why this: Shares exploration and puzzle solving with Mad Father.
Cat in the Box
Why this: Also RPGMaker and Survival Horror, like Mad Father.
The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Mad Father.
White Day: A Labyrinth Named School
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Mad Father.
About Mad Father
The closest matches to Mad Father: Misao - 2024 HD Remaster, Angels of Death, The Witch's House MV, Coffin of Ashes, and Corpse Party. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Mad Father is your kind of game, the closest matches are Misao - 2024 HD Remaster, Angels of Death and The Witch's House MV — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, bleak and dark, and single out its dialogue driven storytelling and exploration. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Mad Father is a Japanese horror adventure game developed by sen and published by PLAYISM. Set in a family home, the game combines exploration and puzzle-solving with dialogue-driven storytelling to unfold its psychological narrative. Players navigate the environment as they uncover the disturbing events affecting the family. The 2016 release features pixel art graphics and is verified to run on Steam Deck. Reviewers and players highlight the beautiful pixel art and intriguing storyline, describing the atmosphere as bleak and dark. The game currently holds a 98% positive rating from over 2,400 Steam reviews and is priced at $9.99.
About Mad Father: Witness the tale of a most foolish family. A remake of the classic horror exploration game makes its way to Steam.
Is Mad Father worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 98% of 2,441 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 99% positive across 72 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- On sale: 50% off, now $4.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 6 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Beautiful pixel art
- Intriguing storyline
People who play it also play: Misao - 2024 HD Remaster, Angels of Death, The Witch's House MV
Frequently asked about Mad Father
Can I run it?
Is Mad Father verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Mad Father is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Mad Father cost?
Mad Father is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Mad Father?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Mad Father are Misao - 2024 HD Remaster, Angels of Death, The Witch's House MV.
Who developed Mad Father?
Mad Father was developed by sen and published by PLAYISM.