LIMINAL WATERS

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LIMINAL WATERS is a single player simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by Silent Snake and was released on October 13, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Explore. Listen. Observe. LIMINAL WATERS is a liminal spacewalking simulator. Explore a large pool complex with various rooms and themes and be enchanted by the radiant beauty of Unreal Engine 5.6. The developer's handcrafted soundtrack provides relaxation or anxiety depending on your location. No monsters or cheap jump scares tho! However, feelings of unease, confusion, and confinemen…

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Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

The game offers uniquely designed liminal space environments with strong atmospheric and immersive sound design, creating a relaxing yet eerie experience without relying on traditional horror elements.
The level design is engaging with smooth camera movement and sprinting functionality, allowing for enjoyable exploration and platforming within visually striking stages.
It features polished visuals with effective use of lighting and mood, complemented by a curated soundtrack that enhances the creepy and nostalgic vibe, making it one of the best in its genre.

Technical issues such as lack of graphic optimization, absence of windowed mode, and insufficient graphics settings cause performance problems even on high-end PCs.
Gameplay is limited by flat 2D graphics in some props, annoying head bobbing, invisible walls, and a missing option to invert the Y axis or separate volume controls for music and sound effects.
The game's pacing and tonal shifts can be inconsistent with some stages feeling oppressively bizarre or disconnected, and the story or transitions between different settings are unclear, leading to potential player confusion.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally praised for creating an immersive and atmospheric experience, with effective visuals that complement the game's vibe. However, many users note a lack of graphical settings, optimization issues, and some repetitive textures, recommending improvements such as windowed mode and higher resolution options to enhance performance and customization.
- “The visuals and sounds aren't groundbreaking but fit the gameplay and journey very well, effectively delivering an immersive, hypnotic vibe that fans of this type of game are likely to enjoy.”
- “The soundtrack was perfectly curated to make the player feel uneasy at just the right points. I found myself approaching areas with caution and checking over my shoulder in game, and the graphics are beautiful and really make the player feel as if they are truly in the game.”
- “Razor sharp visuals.”
- “Very few settings, no interaction, graphics are flat and items are stacked 2D images.”
- “This is a message for the devs: please please please optimize your game and add different graphics choices, a 1920x1080 option, and the ability to play the game in windowed mode!”
- “I streamed the game for my YouTube channel (for instance I have 64GB of RAM and a 5090) and my stream was having difficulty and it was frequently freezing my stream because I wasn't able to play in a windowed mode and the graphics, although set to normal instead of ultra, still lagged my computer severely.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is widely praised for its eerie, oppressive, and immersive qualities, achieved through subtle details, excellent sound design, and creative environmental choices rather than relying on monsters or jump scares. Despite technical limitations, the game delivers a unique, creepy experience driven by loneliness and unsettling audio, making the exploration both haunting and engaging.
- “The atmosphere was interesting with the right amount of creepy parts, tiny details, and no stupid monsters or chase sequences; the horror comes from the loneliness!”
- “The sound design was insanely good and creepy, and the atmosphere was unlike any other liminal game I've played!”
- “No monsters or jumpscares needed, just pure atmosphere that gave me chills more than once.”
- “It was done in an extremely underpowered engine with one of the worst lighting systems in the past 15 years, which hurt the atmosphere despite some strong creative effort.”
- “The first two stages offer maze-like exploration but quickly become repetitive, losing a cohesive and engaging atmosphere.”
- “Although it has an oppressive atmosphere in many endless levels, the repetitiveness and lack of variety diminish the overall mood.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's soundtrack and sound design are highly praised for enhancing immersion and creating an eerie atmosphere. However, some users wish for separate volume controls for music and sound effects, as the music can sometimes detract from the creepy ambiance. Overall, the music is viewed as fitting and effectively heightens tension at key moments.
- “Special commendation for the soundtrack and sound design in this, and I am looking forward to what else the developer will come up with!”
- “The soundtrack and immersion of the game was absolutely amazing.”
- “The soundtrack was perfectly curated to make the player feel uneasy at just the right points. I found myself approaching areas with caution and checking over my shoulder in-game. The graphics are beautiful and really make the player feel as if they are truly in the game.”
- “But the music... I hate to be that person, but the music really takes away from the creepy liminal element.”
- “And you can't turn it off, the music and sound are together in one setting.”
- “Also please let me control the volume of the sfx and music separately, the water was always splashing too loud.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a unique, immersive experience with a hypnotic atmosphere that fans of the genre will appreciate, though technical issues like frame drops can hinder progression. It provides around 2.5 to 3 hours of engaging content, but stability problems may affect the overall enjoyment.
- “The visuals and sounds aren't groundbreaking but fit the gameplay and journey very well, effectively delivering an immersive, hypnotic vibe that fans of this type of game are likely to enjoy very much.”
- “Pretty good liminal game, providing a solid 2 and a half to 3 hours of gameplay.”
- “I was unable to progress past the third chapter because as soon as I got to the wide open room with the little black statues in it, my gameplay completely dropped to 10 frames and my stream became extremely unstable and I had to quit playing the game.”