Flip the Myth: Devolver Digital Releases Labyrinth-Building Roguelike ‘MINOS’

• The Twist: You aren’t the hero; you are the Minotaur. Defend your sanctuary from greedy “adventurers.”
• The Pedigree: The latest title from Artificer, the Polish studio behind the critically acclaimed Sumerian Six and Showgunners.
• The Hook: A deep “killzone” construction system featuring intricate trap chains and physics-based carnage.
• The Launch: Available now on Steam as of April 9, 2026.

Forget Theseus and his ball of thread. In MINOS, the latest offering from publisher Devolver Digital and developer Artificer, the legendary monster finally gets to tell his side of the story—by turning the labyrinth into a graveyard for “heroes” seeking fame and fortune.

The Architect of the Abyss

MINOS subverts the classic Greek myth by putting you in the hooves of the Minotaur. Instead of being the prey in a dungeon crawl, you are the master of the maze. Your task is to design, build, and manage a sprawling sanctuary that punishes anyone foolish enough to enter.

• Strategic Maze Construction: Players can freely place walls, doors, and corridors to create confusing dead-ends or funnel intruders into specific “killzones.”
• Chain Reaction Traps: The trap system goes beyond simple placement. You can link pressure plates to spikes, boulders, blades, and fire traps to create devastating Rube Goldberg-style sequences of death.
• Roguelike Variance: Every run introduces new types of adventurers and randomized trap blueprints, ensuring that no two labyrinths feel—or fail—the same way.

Stylized Violence with a Story

While the concept involves brutalizing intruders, the visual style leans into a vibrant, stylized 3D aesthetic. The result is “cartoon violence” that feels rewarding and humorous rather than overly grim.

However, beneath the traps lies a surprising narrative layer. As you progress through the game’s six prestige tiers, you uncover the Minotaur’s past, exploring the human emotions and tragic history that led to his isolation within the walls.

Quick Specification: MINOS

The Artificer Signature

Based in Warsaw, Artificer has quickly become a powerhouse in the strategy-tactics genre. Their previous titles, Showgunners (2023) and Sumerian Six (2024), both maintain a 93–94% positive rating on Steam.

With MINOS, the 14-person team is moving into more experimental territory. “Previously, we tried to analyze the market; this time, we focused purely on the game we wanted to build,” stated the Creative Director. By blending the tower defense genre with the creative freedom of a dungeon builder, MINOS offers a unique “reverse-myth” experience that is already winning over fans of the Devolver Digital library.

Official Steam Page: MINOS on Steam