Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Jun 4, 2025
    80
    Ultimately, Labyrinth of the Demon King is a canny mixture of aggressive posturing and subtly accessible mechanics. I was surprised at how tense my experience was, despite the relative ease with which I traversed its halls. Labyrinth of the Demon King manages to capture the abrasive essence of titles like Shadow Tower and Silent Hill but in a compact, easily digestible package. The developer’s ability to achieve this balance is commendable and, as the samurai sits drinking matcha tea in the labyrinth’s one refuge, I am filled with a familiar warmth.
  2. May 27, 2025
    81
    Brutal, relentless, and deeply unsettling, Labyrinth of the Demon King is a hardcore experience inspired by PS1 classics. Its blurry, dark aesthetic shines with smooth, modernized gameplay, though it falters at times due to occasional lack of responsiveness.