# Shadow Labyrinth

> 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.

## Game facts

- Developer: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.
- Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Jul 18, 2025
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Action, Platformer
- Steam Deck: Verified (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1859430/)
- Playtime: Main + some extras 20 hr (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/shadow-labyrinth--1)
- Languages: Interface: American English, French (France), Italian (Italy), German (Germany), European Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan), Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Mexican Spanish (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/shadow-labyrinth--1)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 2, 2026

### Strengths

- A unique and intriguing concept that expands PAC-MAN into a metroidvania
- The basic fun of exploration and movement, along with a large map and ample content
- An interesting world and UGSF-connected setting and atmosphere praised by some players

### Weaknesses

- Combat and hit detection are unreliable, and projectiles, weapons, and parries do not work properly in some versions
- The controls and design of the PUCK-based PAC-MAN maze sections are unpleasant, and they are forced into story progression
- Areas are excessively large and feel repetitive, while ability unlocks and progression pacing drag

## Links

- [Shadow Labyrinth on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/4996)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/4996/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T13:43:06.390Z