Underplayed Gems

Shadow Labyrinth (2025)

Shadow Labyrinth cover
Developer
Bandai Namco Studios
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
Genres
Platform, Adventure
Rating
3.5 of 5, 4 player ratings
Main story
about 20 hours
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

How it feels

A 2D action platformer where you navigate a mysterious planet, consuming enemies and evolving from prey to predator in a tense, atmospheric struggle for survival.

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About

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.

Trailer

Screenshots

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