Sharpen your blade and steel your nerves — the nightmare begins soon. Labyrinth of the Demon King, the brutal dungeon-crawling survival horror experience from solo dev Jacob R. Hudepohl, is officially launching May 13 on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 & 5, and Xbox platforms. The release date was revealed during Top Hat Studios’ showcase on April 22, alongside a chilling new trailer and the surprise reveal that the game is heading to all major consoles.
This haunting, retro-styled indie has already turned heads — after a teaser around Halloween 2024 and a widely praised demo during Steam Next Fest, Labyrinth of the Demon King has built serious momentum. Now, the full experience is almost here, complete with a global launch and support for 11 languages including English, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, and more.
Welcome to the Labyrinth
Inspired by feudal Japan and Buddhist mythology, Labyrinth of the Demon King throws players into a terrifying, atmospheric world filled with unspeakable horrors and twisted folklore. It’s not just about survival — it’s about unraveling the mysteries of a cursed realm where every corner hides a new threat… or a potential ally.
Rendered in gorgeous low-poly PS1-style visuals, complete with authentic dithering and grimy textures, the game captures a nostalgic horror vibe while delivering modern intensity.
Fight, Die, Repeat
Combat in Labyrinth is methodical, punishing, and deeply satisfying. You’ll wield katanas, naginatas, muskets, and more against Yōkai and horrific abominations that test your reflexes and your resolve. Every victory feels earned — and every death a lesson.
Explore the labyrinthine corridors to scavenge for precious supplies, enchanted talismans, and powerful armor sets that might just give you the edge to survive one more encounter.
Trust No One, Solve Everything
The Demon King’s twisted domain is more than just combat — it’s a puzzle box of riddles and dark secrets. Mysterious NPCs offer help… or deceit. Your choices can influence your fate, and who you trust (or don’t) may determine whether you ever escape.
Labyrinth of the Demon King launches globally on May 13 at 11am EST / 8am PST / 15:00 UTC for Steam, Switch, PlayStation 4 & 5, and Xbox (store page coming soon). If you’re into dungeon crawlers with teeth, retro horror atmosphere, and no mercy gameplay, this is one you won’t want to miss.
Grab it here:
Steam | Nintendo Switch | PlayStation | Xbox: Coming Soon