LIMINAL SHIFT

LIMINAL SHIFT transports players into the eerie and unsettling world of the Backrooms, creating an atmospheric suspense game like no other. Built with Unreal Engine 5 and utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as Lumen and Nanite, the game emphasizes exploration over confrontation. With no monsters or jumpscares, LIMINAL SHIFT lets you immerse yourself in meticulously crafted environments, seamless transitions, and hyper-realistic soundscapes. From restful beginnings to progressively tense liminal spaces, the game offers a thought-provoking journey that challenges your perceptions. Will you find a way out, or will the Backrooms become your sanctuary?

NextPhase
NextPhase
June 24, 2025
86 % Positive (126 reviews)

Features

Immersive Exploration

LIMINAL SHIFT emphasizes pure exploration without puzzles, monsters, or jumpscares.

Seamless Transitions

Experience an uninterrupted gameplay flow with no loading screens or black transitions in LIMINAL SHIFT.

Unreal Engine 5 Excellence

The game uses cutting-edge Lumen and Nanite technologies to provide stunning visuals and environmental realism.

Hyper-Realistic Sound Design

With Meta Sound Technology, every sound in LIMINAL SHIFT feels almost lifelike.

Backrooms Narrative

Dive into a unique Backrooms-inspired story that crafts a surreal, contemplative experience.

Steam Features

The game supports Steam Achievements and Family Sharing.

Key Features

Single-player
Steam Achievements
Family Sharing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LIMINAL SHIFT about?

It is a suspenseful exploration game set within the mysterious and unsettling Backrooms universe.

Does LIMINAL SHIFT have any horror elements?

While there are no jumpscares or monsters, LIMINAL SHIFT features unsettling enclosed spaces and an eerie atmosphere that may evoke psychological horror.

What platforms is LIMINAL SHIFT available on?

Currently, the game is available for Windows 10/11 and requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.

Are there any puzzles or combat in the game?

No, LIMINAL SHIFT focuses on exploration and unraveling its environments, avoiding combat or puzzle-solving mechanics.

Can LIMINAL SHIFT run on older hardware?

The game has minimum requirements of i5 or Ryzen 5 CPUs (from 2016 or later), 8GB of RAM, and graphics cards like GTX 1060 or RX 580.

Does the game support family sharing on Steam?

Yes, LIMINAL SHIFT supports the Steam Family Sharing feature.

Genres

Tags

Adventure 3D First-Person Walking Simulator Atmospheric Horror Relaxing Simulation Minimalist Thriller Psychological Abstract Multiple Endings Immersive Sim Psychological Horror Realistic Surreal Linear Exploration Indie

System Requirements

Minimum

Os

Windows 10/11

Memory

8 GB RAM

Storage

5 GB available space

Graphics

RX 580/GTX 1060

Requires

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Processor

Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 from around 2016 or later

Recommended

Os

Windows 10/11

Memory

16 GB RAM

Storage

5 GB available space

Graphics

RTX 3000 series or RX 6000 series or higher

Requires

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Processor

Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 7 from 2018 or later

Supported Languages

Language Interface Subtitles Audio
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Arabic
Simplified Chinese
Portuguese - Brazil
Bulgarian
Danish
Indonesian
Dutch
Finnish
Traditional Chinese
Japanese
Korean
Spanish - Latin America
Polish
Hungarian
Norwegian
Portuguese - Portugal
Romanian
Russian
Thai
Turkish
Ukrainian
Vietnamese
Greek
Czech
Swedish

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