How long to beat
35hrs
MAIN STORY
36hrs
STORY + SIDES
44hrs
EVERYTHING
38hrs
ALL STYLES
Images & Screenshots
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.
Developers
Bandai Namco Games
Publishers
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Shadow Labyrinth - Latest Contents
2 months, 4 weeks
Shadow Labyrinth - Official Patch 1.1.0 Launch Trailer
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Get a deep dive into what you can expect from Patch 1.1.0 for Shadow Labyrinth in this latest trailer for the action platformer game. Patch 1.1.0 brings the new Explorer Mode, Save and Fast travel improvements, and Mini-PUCK and maze enhancements. Shadow Labyrinth's Patch 1.1.0 is available now.
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Shadow Labyrinth - Official Future Patch Update 1.1.0 Trailer
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Watch the latest Shadow Labyrinth trailer for the action-platformer game, as the Shadow Labyrinth Information Bureau breaks down what you can expect from the upcoming Patch 1.1.0. Patch 1.1.0 features updates to save/travel improvements, Mini-PUCK play control in Maze sections, difficulty selection & adjustments. Shadow Labyrinth is available now on PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam).
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Shadow Labyrinth - Official Accolades Trailer
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Take a look at the Accolades Trailer for Shadow Labyrinth, a 2D action Metroidvania platformer developed by Bandai Namco Games. Players will fight through levels as The Swordsman with aid from a mystical Puck to harness abilities from fallen enemies through consumption. Check out the latest trailer to garner the critical reception behind Shadow Labyrinth, available now for PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam).
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Shadow Labyrinth: Early Tips and Tricks to Get You Started!
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This Metroidvania is full of twisty paths, tough enemies, and more than a few "wait, what do I do now?" moments. Luckily, IGN’s Arielle Danan has spent a full week inside the labyrinth and is here to guide you through it. From dodging tips and devour mechanics to hilarious movement tricks, we’re covering everything that’ll help you survive and thrive.In this video, you’ll learn the best ways to dodge and reposition during combat, why hit-and-run tactics are essential for surviving tougher enemies, how to make use of the enemy log to find weaknesses, when and how enemies respawn, and even how to master secret movement tricks to get an edge in exploration and boss fights. There’s also advice for achievement hunters and newcomers wondering when to worry about collectibles!00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Dodge, Dodge, Dodge 00:54 - Hit and Run 01:11 - Read The Enemy Description 01:25 - Enemy Respawns 01:39 - Getting a Better View 01:49 - Yummy…Enemies 02:03 - For Achievement Hunters 02:16 - Super Slide!
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Shadow Labyrinth - Official Launch Trailer
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Take a look at the Launch Trailer for Shadow Labyrinth, a 2D action platformer developed by Bandai Namco Games. Players will arise as Swordsman No. 8, accompanied by an orb named PUCK to explore the planet and battle evolved monsters to progress. Travel through wrapping mazes to become the apex predator in Shadow Labyrinth, available now for PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam).
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Shadow Labyrinth - The First 20 Minutes of Gameplay (4K 60FPS)
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This video showcases the first 20 minutes of gameplay from Shadow Labyrinth running on PlayStation 5 Pro, including the full opening, side-scrolling combat, and an awesome look at Pac-Man-style gameplay. All footage captured in 4K at 60 frames per second. Whether you're curious about the game's story, visuals, or fast-paced action, this is the perfect intro to what Shadow Labyrinth has to offer.Shadow Labyrinth is available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on July 18, 2025.
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Shadow Labyrinth: How to Defeat Orange G-HOST: Garbage Talos | Unlock Mech!
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Boss fights in Shadow Labyrinth swing between "oops, that was easy" and "send help, I haven’t blinked in an hour" and Orange G-HOST: Garbage Talos lands somewhere gloriously in the middle. In this video, we’ll walk you through everything you need to take down this heap of rage and recycled parts. From dodging dive bombs on the D-Line to landing stuns for maximum smackdown, we’ve got all the steps covered to make sure you beat the Orange G-HOST and live to tell the tale.This Shadow Labyrinth boss guide focuses on how to defeat Orange G-HOST, also known as Garbage Talos, one of the game’s early but deceptively challenging Metroidvania-style encounters. Learn how to dodge, counter, and stun your way through both phases of this mech menace using environmental advantages like the split D-Line tracks. 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Be Aware of Your Surroundings 00:33 - Phase 1 Tips 01:09 - Phase 2 Tips 01:30 - Rewards 02:09 - Full Fight
7 months, 2 weeks
Shadow Labyrinth - Official Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Pre-Order Trailer
7 months, 2 weeks
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Join up with a peculiar yellow orb, that very much isn't Pac-Man, named Puck, and come face to face with a dangerous world, as you battle against G-HOSTS, in order to uncover the truth behind who you are.Shadow Labyrinth will arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 18th 2025, with pre-orders available today via Nintendo.
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Shadow Labyrinth - Official Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Trailer
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Watch the Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Trailer for Shadow Labyrinth, a 2D action platformer developed by Bandi Namco Studios. Players can take this unique Pac-Man adventure on the go with the Nintendo Switch 2, boasting better resolution and performance than the Nintendo Switch version. Nintendo Switch owners of the game can access the Nintendo Switch 2 version as a free update to the core game of Shadow Labyrinth, launching on July 18 for PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam).
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Shadow Labyrinth - Official Maze Reveal Trailer
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Take a look at the Maze Reveal Trailer for Shadow Labyrinth, a 2D action exploration platformer developed by Bandi Namco. Players will embark epic journey on a hostile planet where they must explore this maze-filled world and consume everything around them to become the apex predator. Check out the latest trailer to get a glimpse at what lies within the Maze and its many challenges to become more powerful. Shadow Labyrinth is launching on July 18 for PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam).
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Shadow Labyrinth Is the Pac-Man Metroidvania I Never Knew I Wanted
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On paper, Shadow Labyrinth should not work. Pac-Man as a dark sci-fi metroidvania where he turns into a giant mech and shoots lasers out of his mouth? What?! But somehow, it totally works. Check out our hands-on impressions of this wild take on one of gaming's all-time classics. Previewed by Andrew McMahon
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Shadow Labyrinth’s Weird Metroidvania Take on Pac-Man…Actually Works!
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The Puck Man is off the grid, fighting Kaiju and shooting laser beams out of his mouth.
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Shadow Labyrinth - Official Pre-Order Trailer
9 months, 2 weeks
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Get another look at Shadow Labyrinth in this trailer for the upcoming 2D platformer game. Journey through a hostile planet where dangers both new and familiar challenge players, and where they must explore, hunt, and consume the dark creatures around them in their quest to become the planet’s apex predator. Shadow Labyrinth will be available on PS5 (PlayStation 5), Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on July 18, 2025. It is also coming to Nintendo Switch 2.
10 months, 3 weeks
Shadow Labyrinth - Official Release Date Announcement Trailer | Nintendo Direct 2025
10 months, 3 weeks
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Take a new look at gameplay from the upcoming Pac-Man metroidvania, Shadow Labyrinth, based loosely on the Amazon Secret Level episode. Shadow Labyrinth is launching on July 18 for PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam).
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Tekken Chief Katsuhiro Harada Couldn't Get Pac-Man in Tekken Before, but Maybe Now It’s Possible With Shadow Labyrinth Coming Out
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Hungry for more?
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Secret Level Pac-Man Episode Is Getting Turned Into a Metroidvania With Katsuhiro Harada Producing - The Game Awards 2024
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Shadow Labyrinth releasing in 2025.
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Shadow Labyrinth - Official Reveal Trailer | The Game Awards 2024
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This ain't your grandfather's Pac-Man. Shadow Labyrinth casts you as a mysterious hooded figure paired with a powerful Pac-Man pal, in this sytlish Metroidvania. Shadow Labyrinth is launching in 2025 for PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam).
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Shadow Labyrinth Screenshots
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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.