Shadow Labyrinth

Developer: Bandai Namco Studios

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.

Jul 18, 2025

Visual

side scroll

Structure

exploration
interconnected map
Has Hub
Semi-Linear

Combat

contact damage
parry
timer

Features

companion combat
difficulty options
equipment

Themes

gore
Sci-Fi

Summary

Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D action platformer and a genre-twisting alternate take on the iconic PAC-MAN. As The Swordsman, you wake on a mysterious planet amidst relics of wars past. To survive you will discover secrets, consume your enemies, and grow from prey to apex predator.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
Nintendo
- Switch 2
- Switch
PlayStation
- PS5
Xbox
- Series X|S

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