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2025PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified54 % positive29.99 €

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.

  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Lots to discover
  • Jumping and platforming

The closest matches for Shadow Labyrinth are Ghost Song, F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch and Blade Chimera. 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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Ghost Song

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2022PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified84 % positive19.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Shadow Labyrinth: lots to discover, jumping and platforming as well as melee combat with weapons or fists.

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.

Blade Chimera

Melee combat with weapons or fists

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.

Metroid Dread

Sci-fi setting

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.

Haiku, the Robot

Sci-fi setting

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.

Mio: Memories in Orbit

Sci-fi setting

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.

Carrion

Sci-fi setting

You play a shapeless alien creature breaking out of a research facility and hunting humans in a reverse horror twist. Its Metroidvania structure, fluid tentacle movement and unlockable abilities make growing and devouring everything in your path the core thrill.

Timespinner

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A 2D Metroidvania in the vein of Symphony of the Night where you play a time traveler hopping between past and future to topple an empire. Smooth pixel-art action, plenty of exploration and a blend of fantasy and science fiction.

Kunai

Melee combat with weapons or fists

You guide Tabby, a robot wielding kunai and fused with ancient warrior spirits, through an interconnected world full of secrets. Fast combat, a nimble dash and new abilities that unlock previously sealed areas make it stand out.

AM2R: Return of Samus

Sci-fi setting

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.

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