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Games like Labyrinth of Zangetsu

If Labyrinth of Zangetsu is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Heroic Legend of America: Second Revolutionary War, The Hidden Scrolls and Dark Daemon — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and contemplative. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Labyrinth of Zangetsu: Fight Japanese-folklore-inspired Yokai in a ink-brush illustrated Dungeon Crawler! Set in the moonlit city of Ido, the world has blackened under the 'Ink of Ruin' disaster. Conscript & customise your team of warriors as you venture deep into labyrinths and ink your destiny in a winding narrative...

2023StrategyAdventureRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby ACQUIRE Corp., KaeruPanda Inc.
Labyrinth of Zangetsu — Steam game cover
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Class switching feels rewarding and functionalFixed encounters are visible as fog poolsJapanese aesthetic blends seamlessly with gameplayAtmosphericChallengingContemplative

Players who liked Labyrinth of Zangetsu also play

Steam players who put hours into Labyrinth of Zangetsu also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. The Heroic Legend of America: Second Revolutionary War

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Labyrinth of Zangetsu fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    America Second Revolutionary War from 1854 to 1865.

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure79.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. The Hidden Scrolls

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Labyrinth of Zangetsu fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    A turn-based tactical roguelike fusing Spring and Autumn history with supernatural fantasy. Assemble knights in an ink-oil aesthetic world, venture into five perilous realms, battle monsters and human-born demons, and collect lost bamboo slips to unravel hidden secrets.

    2026StrategyIndieRPGSteam ↗
  3. Dark Daemon

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Labyrinth of Zangetsu fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    This is a fantasy themed RPG game. In a dark world, players need to constantly improve their combat power and strategically challenge various monsters and monsters, embarking on an unprecedented adventure journey

    2024ActionStrategyIndie3.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Espirito Delusion

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Labyrinth of Zangetsu fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Embark on an adventure to explore the corrupted school, solve puzzles, and battle evil monsters in turn-based combat with the power of FAITH.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure6.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. 吞食天地之乱舞三国

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Ranked #5 for Labyrinth of Zangetsu fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    This game starts from Yuan Shu's proclaimed emperor,Liu Bei's crusade by imperial decree,participated in Dong Cheng's plan to assassinate Cao Cao on the way.Main chapters:Attack Yuan Shu、war of Guandu、Story of Jingzhou、war of Chibi、Attack the Cities near Jingzhou、capture Sichuan、Attack Wei State.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure13.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Dark Deity

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Ranked #6 for Labyrinth of Zangetsu fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Empire of Sin

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Ranked #7 for Labyrinth of Zangetsu fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Empire of Sin is a new strategy game brought to you by Romero Games and Paradox Interactive that puts you at the heart of the ruthless criminal underworld of 1920s Prohibition-era Chicago.

    2020StrategyRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Ranked #8 for Labyrinth of Zangetsu fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children is the first season of a turn-based strategy SRPG that takes place in the world of Troubleshooter.

    2020StrategyIndieRPG24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Labyrinth of Zangetsu

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Wizardry 8

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Reviewers of Labyrinth of Zangetsu cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure and RPG with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    A New Wizardry for a New GenerationThe universe is in the throes of violent upheaval and change. Vast and mysterious forces are preparing for the final confrontation. A small group of heroes from distant lands must plunge into the heart of the maelstrom, to uncover long-forgotten secrets, and bring about a new era.

    2013AdventureRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Stranger of Sword City

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Reviewers of Labyrinth of Zangetsu cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Your flight crashes after passing through a mysterious portal. As the sole survivor, you awaken to an unfamiliar land lit by stars you’ve never seen. This land is Escario. Quickly marked as the Chosen One, the Stranger of Sword City, you must defend this place, and choose your allegiances carefully...

    2016RPG3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Saviors of Sapphire Wings / Stranger of Sword City Revisited

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Reviewers of Labyrinth of Zangetsu cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    In Saviors of Sapphire Wings, a fallen hero is reincarnated 100 years after being defeated by the Overlord of Darkness. Bond with allies, explore dungeons, and vanquish monsters in this RPG gem!

    2021RPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Etrian Odyssey HD

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Reviewers of Labyrinth of Zangetsu cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure and RPG with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Beyond the village of Etria lies a mysterious forest with a colossal crack opening to a puzzling labyrinth. Lead a team of explorers into the dungeon with the promise of riches, fame, and adventure!

    2023AdventureRPG11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Labyrinth of Zangetsu at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Labyrinth of Zangetsu on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and RPG with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Stardew Valley

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Labyrinth of Zangetsu on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

    2016IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Labyrinth of Zangetsu on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Bloons TD 6

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~53% under Labyrinth of Zangetsu on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.

    2018Strategy13.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Hollow Knight

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Labyrinth of Zangetsu on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Labyrinth of Zangetsu on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Labyrinth of Zangetsu on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Labyrinth of Zangetsu on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Paper Lily - Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.

    2024IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.

    2021IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Cube Escape: Paradox

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.

    2018IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Tails Noir: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Tails Noir: Prologue is the first act of a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Saihate Station

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.

    2025IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from ACQUIRE Corp.

Other recommendable Steam games by ACQUIRE Corp., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. OCTOPATH TRAVELER™

    WHY THIS

    Another title from ACQUIRE Corp., the studio behind Labyrinth of Zangetsu. Shares RPG with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers.

    2019RPG17.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. OCTOPATH TRAVELER II

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Another title from ACQUIRE Corp., the studio behind Labyrinth of Zangetsu. Shares RPG with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.

    2023RPG23.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. AKIBA'S TRIP: Undead & Undressed

    WHY THIS

    Another title from ACQUIRE Corp., the studio behind Labyrinth of Zangetsu. Shares Adventure and RPG with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    In Tokyo’s popular ”Electric Town” district, Akihabara, vampires called “Synthisters” walk among us. You must identify and dispose of them the only way you know how – by engaging them in hand-to-hand combat in order to strip them of their clothes so their bodies melt away in the sunlight.

    2015ActionAdventureRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Way of the Samurai 4

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Another title from ACQUIRE Corp., the studio behind Labyrinth of Zangetsu. Shares Adventure with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Way of the Samurai 4 takes place in the humble port town of Amihama during the mid 19th Century, several years after the arrival of the “black ships” from the West ended Japan’s long history of cultural isolation.

    2015ActionAdventure2.49 USDSteam ↗
  5. Hookah Haze

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Another title from ACQUIRE Corp., the studio behind Labyrinth of Zangetsu. Shares Adventure with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    It's the year 2xxx. The inexperienced Toru Sumiki lands a job managing Hookah Haze, a new hookah lounge on the outskirts of Akihabara, where they meet three eccentric girls. The story unfolds as the girls gradually open up to them, connecting through their fondness for hookah...

    2024Adventure17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Way of the Samurai 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Another title from ACQUIRE Corp., the studio behind Labyrinth of Zangetsu. Shares Adventure with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Honour, sacrifice, betrayal… Your choices make you who you are. How will history remember you? Choose your friends and enemies carefully in a game where every decision has far-reaching consequences, and where finishing the game is just the beginning of your journey…

    2016ActionAdventure1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Another title from ACQUIRE Corp., the studio behind Labyrinth of Zangetsu. Shares RPG with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    The magic torches are lit, the monsters are ravenous, and the kingdom is waiting for a new hero. Experience the legendary Wizardry series’ modern rebirth as you traverse perilous dungeons and take on hordes of fantastic enemies. Are you up to the challenge?

    2020RPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. KATANA KAMI: A Way of the Samurai Story

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    Another title from ACQUIRE Corp., the studio behind Labyrinth of Zangetsu. Shares RPG with Labyrinth of Zangetsu.

    The Way of the Samurai is forged in battle! Help the swordsmith Dojima pay off his debt after his beautiful daughter is taken as collateral by crafting swords by day and exploring mysterious, twisting dungeons for valuable materials at night.

    2020ActionRPG2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Labyrinth of Zangetsu

Is Labyrinth of Zangetsu verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Labyrinth of Zangetsu is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Labyrinth of Zangetsu cost?
Labyrinth of Zangetsu is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Labyrinth of Zangetsu?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Labyrinth of Zangetsu are The Heroic Legend of America: Second Revolutionary War, The Hidden Scrolls, Dark Daemon.
Who developed Labyrinth of Zangetsu?
Labyrinth of Zangetsu was developed by ACQUIRE Corp., KaeruPanda Inc. and published by PQube.

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