Theseus

About

You play as Theseus in a first person puzzle game set inside a shifting maze. The goal is to escape while avoiding a nearly unstoppable enemy. Each room presents new obstacles that force you to think creatively. Movement feels tight and responsive. The challenge comes from learning patterns and timing your moves carefully. The setting is sparse but effective with a focus on spatial puzzles over combat. The game earned 78 on Metacritic from 40 reviews. Players praise its clever level design and tension. Some found the difficulty curve uneven. It runs best on high end PC hardware. Available since 2017 on PlayStation 4 and Windows. The minimalist approach to myth retelling works well for those looking for a mentally demanding experience. The Minotaur's behavior system is noted as particularly smart by critics.