Liminal Death

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In "Liminal Death," experience a psychological horror game as Ojiisan, a 52-year-old woman who gets trapped in a heart attack-induced comma between worlds. Traverse a maze-like liminal space filled with eerie sights, avoiding trap souls and unnerving obstacles to find your way back to your body. With retro graphics and no combat, your survival depends on your wits and determination. Will you make it through to the other side?

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

47%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has a great atmosphere and successfully creates a scary experience without relying on typical jump scares.
The art style is appreciated, and some players found it genuinely scary, with effective emotional moments.
The gameplay is simple yet engaging, with some players enjoying the maze-like exploration and the challenge of figuring out how to escape.

The game is very short, with most players completing it in under 20 minutes, leading many to feel it resembles a demo rather than a full game.
There is a lack of plot and meaningful interaction, with gameplay primarily consisting of walking through mazes and opening doors.
Performance issues were noted, with some players experiencing frame rate drops even on high-end hardware.

story
7 mentions
29 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered short and lacking depth, with some players feeling it could benefit from more development. However, it successfully creates a scary atmosphere and engages players with its maze-like puzzles, despite criticisms of its overall execution. While some users found the story minimal, others appreciated its eerie elements and expressed interest in potential sequels.
- “It has a story and is scary without any mascot or cheap scares.”
- “To be 100% honest, the game is really worth the price. I just wish the graphics were a little bit better and that we had more story than we got, but if there is ever a sequel to this game, I will buy it!”
- “This game looks like a scam, 15 minutes to finish it, no puzzle, no story, no mechanics, no original assets.”
- “The story is mid but I got lost in the liminal space maze which has many puzzles to get to the finish line.”
- “It has a short story and a scary atmosphere!”
gameplay
6 mentions
17 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being extremely simplistic and lacking depth, with many players noting it can be completed in just 15 minutes without any puzzles or engaging mechanics. While some mention a slight challenge in navigating a maze, overall, the experience is described as minimal and unoriginal.
- “The gameplay of this game is simple and makes you not only walk but at times strain your brains to figure out how to escape the scary maze!”
- “This game looks like a scam, 15 minutes to finish it, no puzzle, no story, no mechanics, no original assets.”
- “As others have said, it takes mere minutes to complete with 0 gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is really simple, just opening doors, using a flashlight, and crouching a couple of times.”
graphics
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The game's art style is well-received, contributing positively to the overall experience, though some players feel the graphics could be improved. Despite this, the visuals are considered worth the price, and there is enthusiasm for a potential sequel.
- “Short game, but I really liked the art style and I did get jump-scared once, lol, damn chair.”
- “To be 100% honest, the game is really worth the price. I just wish the graphics were a little bit better and that we had more story than we got, but if there is ever a sequel to this game, I will buy it!”
- “To be 100% honest, the game is really worth the price; I just wish the graphics were a little bit better and that we had more story than we got. But if there is ever a sequel to this game, I will buy it!”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its effective horror elements, featuring a creepy character voice that enhances the overall experience. Despite its short story, the unsettling ambiance successfully immerses players in a thrilling environment.
- “The atmosphere of this game is great, and the character's voice is both unsettling and captivating; the horror elements are simply amazing!”
- “It has a short story and a truly scary atmosphere!”
- “The atmosphere feels empty and lifeless, failing to immerse me in the game world.”
- “Despite the horror elements, the atmosphere lacks tension and fails to evoke any real fear.”
- “The game tries to create a spooky atmosphere, but it ends up feeling more cliché than chilling.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been criticized for failing to consistently achieve 60 fps at 4K high settings, even on powerful hardware like the 4070 Ti, with additional performance drops of 10-15 fps when using the flashlight.
- “The optimization is terrible; it rarely hits 60 fps at 4K high settings on a 4070 Ti, and using the flashlight causes a drop of 10-15 frames.”
- “The game is poorly optimized, making it difficult to maintain stable performance even on high-end hardware.”
- “I experience frequent frame drops and stuttering, which makes the game almost unplayable despite having a powerful graphics card.”
emotional
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional elements of the game to be strikingly grounded and intense, effectively conveying tension even within surreal, liminal nightmare settings.
- “It's impressive how the emotional moments feel grounded and tense, even in a scenario where the player is stepping through a liminal space nightmare.”
- “The game masterfully captures the essence of human emotions, making every decision feel weighty and impactful.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the character arcs; their struggles and triumphs resonated with me on a personal level.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”