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A dark 2D Metroidvania spin-off in the PAC-MAN universe: as the Swordsman you explore an alien planet, devour enemies and grow into an apex predator. It blends fast sword combat with platforming and exploration.

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The closest matches for Shadow Labyrinth are Blade Chimera, Mio: Memories in Orbit and Metroid Dread. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Shadow Labyrinth special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Blade Chimera

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Lots to discover
Sci-fi setting
Dark, serious atmosphere

A 2D Metroidvania set in a dystopian cyberpunk world where a demon sword lets you create platforms, shield yourself and meddle with the past. Beautifully animated pixel art and exploration take center stage.

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Mio: Memories in Orbit

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A gorgeous painterly 2.5D metroidvania where you guide the little robot Mio through a vast decaying spaceship, unlocking grapple, glide and climbing abilities and fighting rogue machines in agile aerial combat. A modifier slot system lets you tune your build, while losing currency on death keeps the tension up.

Metroid Dread

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Samus Aran's 2D return pairs fluid, fast movement and precise melee counters with classic Metroidvania exploration. Tense escapes from the near-invincible E.M.M.I. robots and demanding boss fights keep the pressure high.

Ghost Song

Dark, serious atmosphere

An atmospheric 2D Metroidvania set on the lonely moon Lorian V, where you awaken as a Deadsuit, explore eerie caverns, gain new abilities and uncover cosmic secrets. Fluid combat and a moody sci-fi setting define the adventure.

AM2R: Return of Samus

Action-packed real-time combat

A fan-made remake of Metroid II that blends classic Samus Aran gameplay with modern controls, expanded areas and punchy boss fights. Hunting the Metroids across planet SR388 is atmospheric and rewards thorough exploration.

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch

Action-packed real-time combat

A metroidvania where you play Rayton the rabbit, wielding a huge mechanical fist against a robot army in a diesel-punk city. Hard-hitting melee combat, upgrades and a winding interconnected map reward exploration.

Cookie Cutter

Dark, serious atmosphere

A hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania where you play Cherry, a rage-fueled android wielding a chainsaw through a dying world to rescue her creator. A techno-pop-punk style and fast action define the experience.

Axiom Verge

Action-packed real-time combat

A retro-styled Metroidvania in which a scientist wakes up in a strange biomechanical world. It thrives on a labyrinthine map, offbeat weapons and abilities, and the thrill of uncovering secrets.

Haiku, the Robot

Action-packed real-time combat

A compact 2D metroidvania where you play a small robot exploring a decaying, virus-ridden machine world. Fast sword combat, platforming and new abilities gradually unlock hidden areas.

Outbuddies DX

Dark, serious atmosphere

An atmospheric Metroidvania where you shoot your way through a sprawling, alien undersea city with the help of companion buddies. It focuses on discovery, backtracking and 2D action combat.

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