Game Overview
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.
- 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!
Installation Instructions
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.com.
- Wait 15 seconds, then click on the “free download” button. Allow the file transfer to complete (note that speeds may be slower with the free plan; upgrading to UploadHaven Pro will increase speeds).
- Once the transfer is complete, right-click the .zip file and select “Extract to The Matriarch” (To do this you must have 7-Zip, which you can get here).
- Open the folder that you just extracted and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy the game! If you encounter any missing DLL errors, check the Redist or _CommonRedist folder and install all necessary programs.
Download Links
Download the full version of the game using the links below.
🛠 Easy Setup Guide
- Check for missing DLL files: Navigate to the
_Redistor_CommonRedistfolder in the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and other dependencies. - Use 7-Zip to extract files: If you receive a “file corrupted” error, re-download and extract again.
- Run as Administrator: Right-click the game’s executable file and select “Run as Administrator” to avoid save issues.
💡 Helpful Tips
- Need installation help? Read our full FAQ & Troubleshooting Guide.
- Antivirus False Positives: Temporarily pause your antivirus software during extraction to prevent it from mistakenly blocking game files.
- Update GPU Drivers: For better performance, update your NVIDIA drivers or AMD drivers.
- Game won’t launch? Try compatibility mode or install missing DirectX updates.
- Still getting errors? Some games require updated Visual C++ Redistributables. Download the All-in-One VC Redist Package and install all versions.
❓ Need More Help?
Visit our FAQ page for solutions to frequently asked questions and common issues.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz equivalent or faster processor
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600
- Storage: 400 MB available space
- Sound Card: Standard audio
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