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The Matriarch

Play Hide & Seek in a diabolical convent where everyone is an imposter.

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Developer
Chewa
Publisher
Chewa
Release
September 26, 2022
3 years and 310 days ago
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Mostly Positive861 reviews75.5%

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About the Game



From 2 to 8 players, The Matriarch is a deadly hide & seek party game where everyone is an imposter. It mixes social guessing with hide-and-seek mechanics and causes Paranoia in all players involved!


BOTs are just programmed to complete their tasks, from milking cows to harvesting potatoes, they don't question the Matriarch's orders!


Goal: Hide from the Matriarch and find the exit
They look like BOTs but are controlled by real players.

  • Emulate the BOTs to avoid drawing attention to yourself, when the Matriarch is around.
  • Wait for the right opportunity to go underground.
  • Dig to find the path that will lead you to the exit.
  • Pray that the Matriarch doesn't have you in her radar when the night comes.


Goal: Identify and Sacrifice all the Sinners
Also controlled by a player.

  • Patrol the convent and observe the Nuns
  • Keep track of those with suspicious behavior...
  • ...or be unpredictable and catch them off guard
  • Identify and Sacrifice the Sinners

Features


  • Customize your games: Experiment with different maps, rounds length, random Matriarch, and more!
  • Unlock new sacrifice devices: Giant cross, Guillotine, Pyre, Venomous Snakes...the choice is yours!
  • Play on public servers and meet new players, or open up your own private server and play with a group of friends.
  • Enjoy free updates that bring more maps and customization options!


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