Liminal Exit

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Liminal Exit is a single player simulation game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by LittleRedDread and was released on August 7, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Step into an uncanny building trapped in endless loops. Use the elevator, uncover unsettling anomalies, and evade the Entity lurking behind you. Liminal Exit, an immersive walking simulator inspired by liminal spaces. Can you escape, or will you remain forever trapped?

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Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a haunting atmosphere that effectively immerses players in its unsettling world.
The anomaly hunting mechanic adds an engaging twist to the exploration, making it a fun experience for fans of the genre.
Despite its brevity, the game successfully creates a unique and memorable experience that encourages replayability to discover all anomalies and endings.

The game is criticized for its short playtime, with many players feeling it does not provide enough content for the price.
Performance issues, including choppy movement and glitches, detract from the overall experience and immersion.
Some players found the anomalies to be too obvious, leading to a lack of challenge and excitement during gameplay.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and effectiveness in creating a haunting atmosphere, particularly through the use of light and water effects. Many players appreciate the liminal aesthetic and the game's ability to evoke unease without aggressive visuals. However, some users have reported issues with the graphics settings, suggesting inconsistencies in performance.
- “The graphics are awesome, especially with the water and light hitting off tiles on the walls, and the ambiance creeped me out the right amount.”
- “The liminal aesthetic is top notch.”
- “Beautiful graphics.”
- “So either the terrible engine just sucks as usual or the graphic settings don't work.”
- “I'm playing at the highest resolution but the high graphics settings.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The gameplay is centered around exploration and anomaly detection, transforming the environment into a puzzle that relies on player observation. While it offers a unique and immersive experience, some players may find the mechanics repetitive due to similar layouts and a lack of mechanical variety. Overall, it is described as basic yet original and enjoyable, blending elements of horror with a scavenger hunt feel.
- “This mechanic transforms the environment itself into a puzzle, where the challenge lies in trusting your own observations.”
- “It does not aim to redefine horror or deliver complex mechanics, but instead excels at immersing players in an unsettling space where observation becomes survival and familiarity turns hostile.”
- “My first playthrough took about 50 minutes, but only because I struggled to understand the mechanics for 20 minutes first. I was confused that it was level 4 but I only had 3 buttons. I realize now how stupid I am, but my brain could not comprehend it; it's late. This leaves us with 30 minutes for the first playthrough on normal difficulty without rushing it in any way.”
- “Gameplay centers on exploration and anomaly detection rather than traditional objectives.”
- “Those expecting mechanical variety or escalating systems may find the loop repetitive, especially as environments reuse similar layouts.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Liminal Exit" is characterized by its haunting yet beautiful design, effectively capturing the essence of liminal spaces and subtle environmental horror. Players appreciate the minimalist aesthetic and immersive sound design, which together create a short but intense psychological experience that encourages exploration and replayability to fully appreciate its unique ambiance. Overall, the game is well-received for its ability to leave a lasting impression through its atmospheric elements.
- “Liminal Exit is a short-form, atmospheric psychological experience developed and published by littlereddread that leans heavily into the modern fascination with liminal spaces and subtle environmental horror.”
- “The atmosphere is haunting yet beautiful, the puzzles are clever without being frustrating, and the sound design pulls you right into its surreal world.”
- “I think this is one that I'll be replaying quite a bit, not just to get the good ending but also to just soak in the atmosphere of the poolrooms.”
- “While the minimalist design supports the game’s atmosphere, it also means the experience depends almost entirely on whether the player is receptive to this specific style of horror.”
- “I beat it in under an hour of playtime but thoroughly enjoyed looking for the anomalies and taking in all the sights and the atmosphere.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game's story is praised for its intriguing and unsettling atmosphere, relying on environmental hints and cryptic guidance rather than traditional narrative methods. While players appreciate the depth and mood it creates, many express a desire for a longer experience and a clearer storyline. Overall, the story is considered very good, though it leaves players wanting more.
- “Rather than relying on conventional scares, combat, or explicit storytelling, the game builds its identity around discomfort, observation, and the unsettling feeling of being trapped in a place that is familiar yet fundamentally wrong.”
- “I really wish it was longer, had a clearer story, and that I could see all the anomalies without having to choose them from the mode.”
- “Rather than delivering a clear story through dialogue or exposition, the game offers fragments of information through environmental hints and cryptic guidance from an unseen system.”
- “The experience feels closer to an interactive mood piece than a conventional horror story.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is criticized for significant performance issues, particularly in framerate drops after early levels, which are common in Unreal Engine 5 titles. Reviewers express a desire for improvements in sound quality, transitions, and overall quality of life features to enhance the experience.
- “I would like to revisit this if it gets some smoothing or optimization at some point.”
- “Would like to revisit this if it gets some smoothing or optimization at some point.”
- “But, the game lacks heavily in sound quality, performance, transition between each try, and quality of life features that other poolroom games have.”
- “Liminal exit is fun and would be perfect if it wasn't for the god awful Unreal Engine 5 trademarked performance issues... the framerate tanks hard once you reach level 2 and changes to settings or DLSS do nothing to remedy it.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its three distinct anomaly levels, each packed with a wealth of entertaining and hilarious content that keeps players engaged and amused.
- “The game features three different anomaly levels, each packed with tons of extremely fun and hilarious content.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and absurd situations throughout the game.”
- “The humor is spot-on, with clever jokes and funny character interactions that kept me entertained.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the soundtrack as "very good" and "cool," contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “The soundtrack is very good.”
- “The music is really cool.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game compelling, as it effectively captures the haunting atmosphere of abandoned public spaces like offices and hospitals, evoking feelings of nostalgia and loss in the absence of human presence.
- “These environments evoke the emotional weight of abandoned public spaces such as offices, hospitals, or transit hubs—places designed for crowds but now eerily vacant.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is crafted for short, impactful experiences rather than long-term replayability, appealing to players who enjoy intense, atmospheric gameplay over extended play sessions.
- “It feels intentionally designed to leave a lingering impression rather than provide long-term replay value, making it well-suited to players who appreciate short, intense atmospheric experiences.”