Fatal Labyrinth

The player controls an undistinguished hero who has agreed to enter a forbidden labyrinth, battle various monsters, and make their way up to the 30th floor where an evil dragon guards a stolen Holy Goblet. The hero can walk around town and talk to villagers for advice before entering the labyrinth. Upon defeating the dragon and reclaiming the Goblet, the player flies back to the village to speak to the inhabitants, who offer praise and congratulations for the hero's efforts.

On each level of the labyrinth, weapons, armor, magic rings, and other items are discovered, which can be equipped or thrown. Melee weapons include axes, swords and polearms (although the length of the weapon determines its attributes). Short weapons (axes, short swords) are stronger, but less accurate while longer weapons (broadswords, polearms) usually hit for less damage, but are more accurate. Bows and shurikens are included for projectile combat.

Ars Technica stated that Fatal Labyrinth was "the earliest Japanese-made roguelike of note" and said its gameplay was very similar to Rogue. Hardcore Gaming 101 gave a positive review, saying "the appeal of [Fatal Labyrinth] is found in that “just one more” feeling of attempting to top a previous best, to go down further than before and eke out another floor or two." Destructoid said the game is very challenging, but was fun to beat, and noted that the checkpoint system sets it apart from other roguelikes.