The Matriarch

The Matriarch is a multiplayer hide-and-seek game for 2–8 players set in a convent. One player takes the role of the Matriarch, while the others play as nuns trying to escape.

The nuns imitate bots carrying out convent chores, such as milking cows or harvesting potatoes, to avoid attracting attention. They can dig underground to find a route to the exit, while the Matriarch patrols, watches for suspicious behavior, and tries to identify the impostors.

Players can customize matches with different maps and round lengths, and choose whether the Matriarch is assigned randomly. The game also includes unlockable sacrifice devices and options for public or private servers.

Reviews are mixed. Players who enjoy the game highlight its funny social deception, especially trying to act like bots while friends watch for suspicious behavior, make accusations, and role-play. Some also enjoy the challenge of spotting small differences between players and bots. Other reviewers say it is hard to enjoy without a group, and cite sparse lobbies, limited variety, or a lack of updates.