Liminal Lane

About

Liminal Lane is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Ravenhome Studios and was released on March 20, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Liminal Lane is a first-person atmospheric walking simulator that explores surreal liminal spaces through 10 unique levels filled with puzzles and evocative environments. Players experience themes like nostalgia, adolescence, and solitude while uncovering secrets to escape haunting nightmares. The game blends relaxing moments with eerie atmospheres and an emotional narrative revealed by journey's end.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and nostalgic atmosphere, effectively capturing the eerie essence of liminal spaces.
Visually appealing with a mix of modern and retro graphics, the environments are enjoyable to explore.
Despite its short length, the game provides a relaxing experience with creative concepts and interesting artwork.

The game suffers from performance issues, including glitches and crashes, which detract from the overall experience.
Lacks a compelling story and gameplay variety, leading to moments of boredom and confusion.
Some audio choices and sound design elements are immersion-breaking, disrupting the intended atmosphere.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
43%
21%
The graphics in the game present a mixed bag, featuring a blend of polished modern visuals and retro PS2-style geometric designs, which can disrupt immersion. While some players appreciate the creative concept and stunning artwork, others find the inconsistency between the graphics styles jarring. Overall, the visuals evoke a creepy atmosphere, but the execution leaves room for improvement.
- “The concept is very creative and the artwork is amazing.”
- “This game is a feast of beautiful visuals and art.”
- “The graphics are a mix of polished modern graphics and old-school PS2-style geometric graphics, with some visuals reminiscent of early PC games from the early 90s.”
- “Half of the time, the graphics were quite pretty; the other half, they looked like games from the PS2 era.”
- “I don't have a problem with these 'retro' style graphics, but the fact that they were there alongside more advanced, realistic-looking graphics was also kind of an immersion-breaker.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
12%
25%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its creepy yet nostalgic quality, enhanced by beautiful artwork and relaxing music. While many players appreciate the immersive liminal spaces, some note that abrupt sound transitions can disrupt the experience. Overall, the combination of eerie environments and thoughtful sound design creates a captivating atmosphere that invites players to fully engage.
- “Creepy atmosphere, no jump scares, nice liminal areas, good music choices, cool artwork.”
- “I loved the nostalgia mixed with the eerie atmosphere and the dreamy aspect was perfectly captured.”
- “Stunning artwork and atmosphere!”
- “I get that the game was trying to set up a kind of unsettling atmosphere, but the sounds came and went too abruptly—it was pretty immersion-breaking.”
- “That expertise was crucial in crafting the eerie yet nostalgic atmosphere we encountered while wandering through the beautifully unsettling environments.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The game's story is minimal and lacks depth, offering only sparse hints of a narrative typical of liminal space themes. Players find the storytelling aspect underwhelming, with a focus on atmosphere rather than a cohesive plot, resulting in a gameplay experience that feels more like a walking simulation with occasional creepy elements. Overall, the narrative is described as vague and unsatisfying, leaving players wanting more substance.
- “Very much a short and sweet game, a simple game that tells a story by showing, not telling.”
- “Glitchy, no story (even for a liminal spaces/backrooms game, it's pretty sparse in the storytelling aspect).”
- “The gameplay is boring, and they seem to be hinting at some sort of story while giving basically nothing.”
- “In essence, it's a liminal walking sim with occasional creepy vibes and the barest hints of some kind of story.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the well-chosen tracks that contribute to a creepy and relaxing atmosphere, others feel that certain sound effects, like applause and cheers, detract from the overall experience. Additionally, there are criticisms regarding the music's fit with the game's mood and the lack of a pause feature. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for enhancing the game's ambiance, despite some inconsistencies.
- “Creepy atmosphere, no jump scares, nice liminal areas, good music choices, cool artwork.”
- “The atmosphere was amazing; the music was relaxing.”
- “The music doesn't fit the mood, and the visuals are just on the edge of good, but not quite there.”
- “The music is well chosen, but I didn't like the noises (applause, cheers, children, etc.).”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized for frequent performance issues, including brief freezes during transitions and significant drops in specific levels. Additionally, players reported problems with environmental interactions and inconsistent sound levels, indicating a need for further refinement.
- “The game runs smoothly overall, but there are occasional performance drops in specific areas, like the tall building level.”
- “I noticed some optimization issues with shadows and lighting, which could be improved for a better visual experience.”
- “While I enjoyed the gameplay, I did experience brief freezes when transitioning between sections.”
- “I experienced a brief freeze every time I moved from one section to another (performance issues?).”
- “Shadows and lights lack optimization.”
- “There were some issues: performance drops in the tall building level, getting stuck between a rock and wall in the pool after 90-degree slides, and some sounds were extremely loud, like the bunker hatch opening and the door in the space station.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is described as relaxed and enjoyable, making it suitable for casual play sessions that players can easily return to.
- “Overall, if you're looking for a super chill hour's worth of gameplay that you could come back to, I'd say check this out.”