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ToothandClaw

Dan McGrath

ToothandClaw at a Glance

ToothandClaw is the publishing and development arm of Dan McGrath, a creator who has been active in the industry since 2015. Based on the data from PlayPile, this entity has released 21 games as a developer and published 17 titles under their own label. Their catalog shows a clear preference for PC platforms, with 20 of their 21 releases available on Microsoft Windows. A smaller number of titles support Linux and Mac, while only one game is accessible via web browser. This distribution suggests a primary focus on desktop users rather than mobile or console audiences. The company's output has grown noticeably over time. During the 2010s, they released eight games. In contrast, their activity in the 2020s has increased to 13 titles, indicating a steady rise in production frequency as the years have passed. Genre-wise, Adventure is the dominant category with 13 entries, followed by Indie with 10 listings. They have also explored Shooter, Platform, and niche styles like Visual Novel, Point-and-click, Simulator, Arcade, and Fighting, though these make up a small portion of their total work. Specific recent releases include Carcass in April 2024, These Heavenly Bodies in August 2024, Ptolomaea in September 2024, and Evaluation in May 2025. Nightmare at Famine Springs also appeared on their shelf in October 2023. While the volume of work has increased, the data does not provide specific rating scores to determine if quality is consistently high or low. However, the breadth of genres suggests a willingness to experiment rather than sticking to a single formula. The heavy reliance on PC and Adventure games defines their current identity. If you are browsing PlayPile looking for a publisher that focuses on indie adventure titles for Windows, ToothandClaw fits that description. Their recent pace shows they are still actively pushing new content out to the market as we approach 2026.

21
Total Games
Avg Rating
2015
First Release
2025
Latest Release

Genre Breakdown

Adventure
37%
Indie
29%
Shooter
11%
Platform
9%
Visual Novel
3%

Platform Spread

PC (Microsoft Windows)
20
Linux
2
Mac
2
Web browser
1

Release Timeline

2010s
8
2020s
13