Labyrinthine supports up to eight players, which is actually rare in co-op horror and worth noting if your LAN has more bodies than the standard four-player limit allows for. Navigating procedural mazes in the dark while calling out positions to your group generates real shared tension, especially when the group is large enough that not everyone has the same information. The reason it sits here rather than in the top ten is that the gameplay loop goes narrower faster than the better picks. For one or two sessions with a bigger group it is solid. As a repeat rotation pick across a long night, it starts to feel limited.


Labyrinthine
August 18, 2023PuzzleESRB M
Overview
About Labyrinthine
LABYRINTHINE, a first-person, multiplayer cooperative horror game, offers an unforgettable journey into the realm of nightmares. With an emphasis on exploration, puzzle-solving, and atmospheric storytelling, it keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Team up with your friends and navigate through the intricate maze, solve cryptic puzzles, and uncover the maze’s dark secrets while staying one step ahead of the lurking terrors. Cooperative play is at the game’s core; you can play alone, but LABYRINTHINE encourages teamwork and voice communication between up to 8 players to face the darkness.
Story setup
Uncover the dark secrets of an overgrown maze with friends online as you try to escape the horrors within. Together, you will need to solve puzzles, find items and run from the bloodthirsty denizens of the maze as you try and get out alive...
In STORY MODE, you play as one of up to eight players called to help set up a new attraction for the town fair. Once you arrive, you soon discover that a fellow employee, Joan, has decided to investigate strange disappearances on the property next to the fairground. As you follow her trail, you quickly realize that the property has a dark, mysterious past.
However, if you're seeking the ultimate test of bravery, venture into the CASE FILES – procedurally generated mazes that offer endless variation and increasing difficulty. Each investigation reveals new horrors, forcing you to adapt and strategize with your fellow players. As you delve deeper, you will discover a leveling system that unlocks new monsters, maps, and rare cosmetics.
Reference
At a glance
- Released
- August 18, 2023
- Platforms
- PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox One
- Genres
- Puzzle, Adventure, Indie, Action
- Play modes
- Single Player, Multiplayer, Co-op
- Age rating
- ESRB M
Media
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Playing together
Multiplayer & game modes
Labyrinthine offers various play modes for different gaming experiences.
Play Modes
Single Player • Multiplayer • Co-op
Content
Age ratings
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ESRBM
- Blood and Gore
- Intense Violence
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#15
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