Top Hat Studios, Inc., a Japanese-inspired indie publisher, is excited to announce that the highly anticipated game “Labyrinth of the Demon King,” a blend of dungeon crawling and survival horror created by solo developer Jacob R. Hudepohl, is now available. You can find it on Steam, GOG, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and the Xbox family of consoles, starting at 11 AM EST / 8 AM PST / 3 PM UTC.
Labyrinth of the Demon King is set in a world inspired by ancient feudal Japan and Buddhist folklore. The game combines hardcore dungeon crawling with survival horror elements. This creates a visceral and heart-pounding experience. The prior demo received critical acclaim from both critics and players.
To celebrate the launch, the publisher has revealed a brand new launch trailer, viewable below:
Discover A Grim World
Immerse yourself in the hopeless, dark, cruel world of the Demon King, a setting inspired by both feudal Japan and Buddhist folklore, and brought to life in a gorgeous low-poly, retro-grim art style – complete with dithering filters for that genuine PS1 feel.
Prove Yourself in Combat
Arm yourself with your wits and a select range of weapons, from katanas and naginatas to muskets and bows as you engage in brutal, challenging combat. Revel in accomplishment and extreme satisfaction as you take down not only various Yōkai from ancient myth, but the other horrific abominations that dwell in the labyrinth. The brutal world of the game ensures your soul will not find peace until the very end of your quest. Horrific enemies will test you… and oblige you to revive time and time again.
Explore the Labyrinth
As you trudge through the dark, twisted corridors of the ubiquitous Labyrinth, be sure to explore every nook and cranny for limited resources. Sets of armour and magical talismans may change your fortunes in combat, and scour for important clues to help solve the puzzles laid out before you by the Demon King.
Decide, Friend or Foe?
Engage with other strange characters on your journey. Some offer things you may need (for coin, of course), others a simple moment of respite, but be careful who you decide to trust – it could affect your fate.
