Shadow Labyrinth
Released Jul 2025
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.
56% positive · 335 reviews
Done
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Shadow Labyrinth launched on July 17–18, 2025 as a complete 2D action platformer. Both DLC items (a Digital Artbook & Soundtrack and Original Arcade SFX pack) released alongside the game at launch and are cosmetic/bonus content rather than gameplay expansions.
After launch, the developer released several patches addressing bugs and player feedback: a bug-fix patch (Ver. 1.0.4) on August 27, 2025, followed by an announced and then delivered patch (Ver. 1.1.0) on November 12–21, 2025 that added an Explorer Mode difficulty option, fast-travel improvements, and Mini-PUCK control enhancements. The November 2025 patch appears to be the most recent developer communication and the last substantive update shipped.
The game has no unreleased DLC listed on the store, no announced future content, no roadmap or season pass, and no developer statements indicating further content is planned. The post-launch activity has consisted entirely of bug fixes and a quality-of-life patch — not a sustained pattern of new content releases. The developer has not communicated any plans for expansions or additional gameplay content beyond what has already shipped.
Evidence
Shadow Labyrinth officially launched as a complete 2D action platformer combining Pac-Man IP with action-platformer gameplay.
Patch 1.1.0 released adding Explorer Mode difficulty option, fast-travel quality-of-life improvements, and Mini-PUCK control enhancements. This is the most recent developer communication.
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Achievements
19
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D action platformer and a genre-twisting alternate take on the iconic PAC-MAN.
As Swordsman No. 8, awoken by a floating yellow orb, PUCK, on a mysterious planet amidst relics of wars past, you are chosen to become the instrument of its will.
To survive you will discover many secrets, consume your enemies, and grow from prey to the apex predator as you embrace your true purpose.
Discover a World of Secrets
Search the remnants of an age-old intergalactic conflict, started long before your arrival, and discover new powers and abilities. Use them to traverse an alien world as you battle dangerous creatures and evolved monstrosities.
Become the Apex Predator
Master the fluid combat and combine powerful skills to create a playstyle of your own. Use different abilities to turn the tables on your enemies as you consume them and grow from prey to apex predator.
Embrace Your True Purpose
Team up with PUCK, and dive deeper into the maze of a mysterious alien world. Find out the truth behind your presence here, what does PUCK want, and why it chose you.
As Swordsman No. 8, awoken by a floating yellow orb, PUCK, on a mysterious planet amidst relics of wars past, you are chosen to become the instrument of its will.
To survive you will discover many secrets, consume your enemies, and grow from prey to the apex predator as you embrace your true purpose.
Discover a World of Secrets
Search the remnants of an age-old intergalactic conflict, started long before your arrival, and discover new powers and abilities. Use them to traverse an alien world as you battle dangerous creatures and evolved monstrosities.
Become the Apex Predator
Master the fluid combat and combine powerful skills to create a playstyle of your own. Use different abilities to turn the tables on your enemies as you consume them and grow from prey to apex predator.
Embrace Your True Purpose
Team up with PUCK, and dive deeper into the maze of a mysterious alien world. Find out the truth behind your presence here, what does PUCK want, and why it chose you.
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Last evaluated Jun 18, 2026
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