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Maize

A Puzzle game by Finish Line Games, released in 2016

71/100🔴Niche / Inactive🥇Proton GoldPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox One

Channeling elements of Monty Python and the funnier episodes of the X-Files, Maize is an absurdist, first-person adventure with a cornucopia of highbrow puzzles to solve, talking oddities to meet, and mysteries to be harvested.

Single player

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Maize Download Size

The official download size for Maize is 11 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.66 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

11GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.66USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

15 mins

Is Maize Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
1Players Online

There are currently 1 people playing Maize, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 1.2
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Maize save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Maize\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/Maize/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/Maize/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Maize Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🥇 Proton Gold

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Maize, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: Moderate
See 12 user configs ↗

Can I Run Maize?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Maize smoothly, your PC needs at least 8 GB RAM RAM and a AMD Radeon RX 480 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or higher or equivalent GPU. Plan for 11 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 7 or above, 64 bit
  • ⚡
    CPUDual-core Intel or AMD, 2.0 GHz or higher
  • 🧠
    RAM4 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNVIDIA GeForce 460 GTX | AMD Radeon 6870 HD series or higher
  • 💾
    Storage11 GB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 7 or above, 64 bit
  • ⚡
    CPUQuad-core Intel or AMD, 3.0 GHz or higher
  • 🧠
    RAM8 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUAMD Radeon RX 480 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or higher
  • 💾
    Storage11 GB available space
Download Size
11 GBSmall

Is Maize Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

71
Rated 71 out of 100
Mixed Reviews9 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 9 critic reviews, opinion on Maize is divided. While it offers some unique puzzle mechanics, the score of 71 suggests inconsistent execution. We recommend checking gameplay footage before buying.

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