Mad Father

About

Mad Father is a survival puzzle game set in a crumbling European mansion where a young girl navigates horror and mystery. As Aya Drevis, you explore dimly lit corridors and labs, solving environmental puzzles to uncover secrets about your family. Each room reveals clues about your father’s experiments and the grotesque creatures now roaming the house. Progress relies on observation and logic, with limited resources adding tension to every decision. The tone shifts between eerie quiet and sudden terror, blending atmospheric exploration with timed challenges. The game stands out for its unsettling blend of personal tragedy and body horror. Aya’s relationship with her father drives a narrative heavy with guilt and grief, while the puzzles often twist into grim revelations. Though released in 2012, its shadowy art style and psychological stakes feel deliberate rather than dated. With ports on modern platforms, it remains a niche pick for players who enjoy slow-burn stories where every solved riddle deepens the unease.

Storyline

Aya lives in a secluded mansion with her father Alfred (also known as Doctor) and his assistant Maria. Her mother, Monika, passed away a year ago from an unknown illness. One night on the eve of the anniversary of her mother's death Aya is awakened by her father's scream, only to find her home riddled with walking corpses and other supernatural things. Determined to save her father, she must now face the true nature of his work.