Shadow Labyrinth

A 2D metroidvania that reimagines PAC-MAN on an alien planet

Bandai Namco Studios Inc. · Published by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. · Released Jul 17, 2025

As of Oct 28, 2026: -50% right now, $14.99

Reviews: Mixed; 55% of 289
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 11 months ago; Nov 21, 2025
Minimum PC: Arc A580; 4 GB RAM · 5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Shadow Labyrinth?

You play Swordsman No. 8, awakened by the floating orb PUCK to carry out its will. In this single-player 2D action platformer, you explore a maze-like alien world amid the remnants of intergalactic war, fight and consume enemies, and discover abilities that help you reach new areas.

For you if...

+you like searching large worlds for secrets and new abilities
+you prefer single-player adventures with dark science fiction settings

Not for you if...

−you want movement upgrades early and a brisk opening
−you dislike platforming gauntlets built around strict timers

What players say

55% of 289 reviews are positive

Players praise the exploration and creature designs, but often criticize the PAC-MAN platforming sections. Some recent reviews also report combat hit-detection problems in a patched version, including attacks passing through without damage.

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Shadow Labyrinth system requirements

Minimum: Arc A580, 4 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows10/11
Processor: Intel Core i3-3225 / AMD A6-7400K
Graphics: Intel Arc A580 / AMD Radeon R9 270X / GeForce GTX 750Ti
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 5 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Estimated performance: 1080p/60fps. Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes.

OS: Windows10/11
Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 3 3100
Graphics: Intel Arc A750 / AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 / GeForce GTX 1660 Super
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 5 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: Estimated performance: 1080p/60fps. Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. Windows 10 (Version 1809 or later) and a 4GB VRAM GPU (graphics board or video card) are required for DirectX 12 API.

Does Shadow Labyrinth have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Shadow Labyrinth run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 19
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Spanish - Latin America, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean.

Does Shadow Labyrinth use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam