Pac-Man Gets a Dark Reimagining in Upcoming Game 'Shadow Labyrinth'

Bandai Namco's 2025 release transforms the classic arcade icon into a sci-fi Metroidvania with a grim, action-packed twist.

Shadow Labyrinth, revealed at The Game Awards, is a 2D action platformer inspired by Metroidvania games like Hollow Knight and Ori and the Blind Forest.
Players control Swordsman No. 8, guided by a mysterious floating orb named Puck, as they navigate a hostile alien world filled with puzzles, enemies, and secrets.
The game introduces a darker tone to the Pac-Man franchise, featuring themes of survival, consuming enemies, and becoming the 'apex predator' in a maze-like environment.
Shadow Labyrinth will release in 2025 for Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with preorders available for physical editions and a collectible-packed Secret Edition.
The game ties into Amazon's animated anthology series 'Secret Level,' with its Pac-Man episode serving as an official prequel to Shadow Labyrinth's storyline.