Liminal Void

Liminal Void

Released Aug 2024

This is an art horror game where you snatch souls, cast spells, and die repeatedly. Select from 4 colorful characters and occasionally listen to them yap about their problems. It's very "mood." No penalty for death and you'll have fun even when you lose.

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Evaluation

Liminal Void launched on August 23, 2024 and has received consistent post-launch support from its solo developer. Since release, the game received a substantial Version 1.1 update on March 16, 2025, which doubled the soundtrack, overhauled enemies and spells, added 10 new dialogue zones, and redesigned multiple areas. The developer has maintained steady communication throughout 2025 and into 2026. On July 15, 2025, the developer stated that a console port is confirmed and that "very very likely more dialogue" is coming, with Version 1.2 still in progress. In their most recent post on June 15, 2026, the developer explicitly stated they will be updating Liminal Void around or before July 13, 2026 (the release date of their next game, Femme Fatality), describing it as "a big update, a much needed one." The developer is juggling multiple projects simultaneously — including Femme Fatality and a third game called NO ENTRY — which has caused some delays to Liminal Void updates, but they have been consistently clear that Liminal Void is not finished. A May 2025 post also mentioned they intend to continue adding content to Liminal Void for at least two more years as part of the console porting process. Both DLC entries on the store are soundtrack releases (Volume 1 and Volume 2), both of which have been released.
Evidence
Developer announces Femme Fatality (a companion game) releasing July 13, 2026, and states they will be updating Liminal Void around or before that date with 'a big update, a much needed one.'
news post · Jun 15, 2026 source content planned
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Developer confirms console port is planned and states Version 1.2 is not ready yet, with 'very very likely more dialogue' still coming to the game.
news post · Jul 15, 2025 source content planned
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Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Jeistar
Achievements
69
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

There is no penalty for death. Even if you suck at games, you can still enjoy 99% of the content including the colorful writing, trippy visuals, and banger soundtrack! If you're a "Gamer" gamer, this game will humble you! You should try beating it in Chaos Mode. 

死んでもペナルティはありません。たとえあなたがゲーム下手でも、カラフルな文章、トリッピーなビジュアル、そして最高のサウンドトラックを含むコンテンツの99%を十分に楽しめます!本物のゲーマーなら、このゲームで自分の実力の無さを思い知らされるでしょう!ぜひ、カオスモードでのクリアに挑戦してみてください!

Liminal Void takes influences from Japanese horror, noise/breakcore electronica, punk, and even The Beatles to create an esoteric and visually stunning experience to remind you the joys of not knowing everything, free from the dependency of assurance and spoon-fed game mechanics. It is a game that is built from the ground up and comes at you with more hostility than other games. But that's okay, it will love you more than any other game ever could. You get A LOT of chances.

Liminal Voidは、日本のホラー、ノイズ/ブレイクコア・エレクトロニカ、パンク、さらにはThe Beatlesの影響を受け、秘教的で視覚的に鮮烈な体験を生み出します。これは、すべてを知っているわけではないという喜び―安心感や手取り足取りのゲームメカニクスに頼らない自由な体験―を思い出させるものです。ゼロから作り上げられたこのゲームは、他のタイトル以上に敵対的なアプローチであなたに迫ってきます。しかし大丈夫、なぜならこのゲームは、他のどのゲームよりもあなたを愛してくれるからです。あなたには数多くのチャンスが与えられます。

So what is it? A dungeon crawler where you progress through layers until you reach the void. Duh! You can traverse the layers through portals or dying, but you lose a lot of opportunity. No matter! Just like the American Education System, you still go to the next level, and just like the American Dream, there is always hope...or the next layer. Regardless, you WILL face the void gods and (surprise, surprise), they are hard to kill. 

では、何なのか?ヴォイドに辿り着くまでレイヤーを進むダンジョンクローラーだ。言うまでもなく!レイヤーはポータルを使うか、死ぬことで進むことができるが、その場合は多くのチャンスを失う。どうでもいいさ!アメリカの教育制度のように、次のレベルへ進むのだし、アメリカンドリームのように、常に希望――いや、次のレイヤーが待っている。ともあれ、ヴォイドゴッズに直面することになるが(驚くことなかれ)、彼らは倒すのが本当に難しいのだ。

There is a free demo with a 15 min timer for each playthrough. You may be able to speedrun it if you skip tutorial. Go for it.

プレイスルーごとに15分のタイマーが付いた無料デモがあります。チュートリアルをスキップすれば、スピードランが可能かもしれません。ぜひ挑戦してみてください。

THIS IS NOT A GAME FOR THE EPILEPTIC. THERE ARE A LOT OF FLASHING LIGHTS, SCREEN EFFECTS, AND POST EFFECTS. CHILL MODE AND SAFE MODE ARE NULL. 

このゲームは、てんかんの方には適していません。多数の点滅、画面効果、ポストエフェクトが含まれており、チルモードやセーフモードは存在しません。

UPDATE: DEVELOPER BROKE WRIST LATE 2024. Version 1.1 ETA is March 15 2025

【更新情報】
開発者が2024年末に手首を負傷。バージョン1.1の公開予定日は2025年3月15日です。

Collect Sigils

You will need “Sigils” to fight the Void Gods and enemies. They are the currency for your spells and portals to enter the next layer safely. Survival in each layer is determined by your “Death Counter” and your ability to prevent liminal entities from touching you. Dying will automatically send you to the next random layer at the cost of the opportunity to collect more Sigils.

シジルを集める

あなたはヴォイドゴッズや敵と戦うために「シジル」が必要です。これらは呪文や、次のレイヤーへ安全に移動するためのポータルの通貨となります。各レイヤーでの生存は、あなたの「死カウンター」と、リミナルな存在があなたに触れるのを防ぐ能力によって決まります。死亡すると、自動的に次のランダムなレイヤーに移動しますが、その際により多くのシジルを集める機会を失います。

Snatch Souls

Liminal Entities are dangerous and can kill you once they touch you. However, they contain souls that can be used to cast more spells. Snatch them and expand your arsenal of spells. Additionally, soul snatches add more time to your death counter so you can explore and find more sigils.

魂を奪え: リミナルな存在は危険で、一度触れるとあなたを殺す可能性があります。しかし、彼らにはより多くの呪文を唱えるために使える魂が宿っています。それらを奪って、呪文のレパートリーを拡充しましょう。さらに、魂を奪うと死カウンターに追加時間が加算され、探索してより多くのシジルを見つけることが可能となります。

Cast Spells

To avoid entities from killing you in the layer, you can either soul snatch them or destroy them. Spells are your primary tools of combat, with different types and advantages depending on enemy types. Additionally, more powerful spells cost more sigils.

呪文を唱えよ: レイヤー内でリミナルな存在にあなたを殺されないために、彼らから魂を奪うか、もしくは彼らを破壊するかを選択できます。呪文はあなたの主要な戦闘手段であり、敵の種類に応じて異なるタイプと利点を持っています。さらに、より強力な呪文ほど、より多くのシジルが必要となります。

Kill the Void Gods

Getting to Layer 444 can happen within the spectrum of two ways: do absolutely nothing, keep dying, and enter layer 444 with no sigils to get decimated by the Void Gods OR fight for your life and stockpile sigils so you will have enough ammo to spam spells onto the Void Gods. They have very high health, so be ready for a long fight.

ヴォイドゴッズを倒せ: レイヤー444に到達する方法は、次の2通りです。ひとつは、何もせずに死に続け、シジルなしでレイヤー444に突入してヴォイドゴッズに叩かれる方法。もうひとつは、必死に戦ってシジルを蓄え、十分な呪文弾薬を用意してヴォイドゴッズに攻撃を仕掛ける方法です。彼らは非常に高い体力を持っているので、長い戦いに備えてください。

Features:

  • Rogue-inspired minimalist gameplay focusing on strategy and resource management

  • Death is not the end. You will always have a chance to redeem yourself in the next layer

  • Score system based on kills, successful soul snatches, and sigil collection

  • Four unique characters with their own stories and playstyles

  • Multiple Endings: 16 Different Endings Depending on Player and Companion Choices

  • 32 Unique Spells with varying types and effects

  • 12 Skills with varying game-changing effects, such as timescale, enemy behavior, visibility, collectible items, and more

  • Over 40 Different Liminal Entities With varying types, stats, and spells

  • The best soundtrack and writing in this genre. Period.

特徴:

  • ローグライクにインスパイアされたミニマリストなゲームプレイ。戦略とリソース管理に焦点を当てています。

  • 死は終わりではありません。次のレイヤーで必ず自分を取り戻すチャンスが与えられます。

  • キル、成功したソウルスナッチ、シジルの収集に基づくスコアシステム。

  • 独自のストーリーとプレイスタイルを持つ、4人のユニークなキャラクター。

  • マルチエンディング:プレイヤーおよび仲間の選択によって16通りの異なる結末が用意されています。

  • 32種類のユニークな呪文(各種タイプと効果が異なります)。

  • 時間の流れ、敵の行動、視界、収集可能なアイテムなど、ゲームに大きな変化をもたらす効果を持つ12種類のスキル。

  • 40種類以上の異なるリミナル存在が登場し、それぞれ異なるタイプ、ステータス、呪文を有しています。

  • このジャンルで最高のサウンドトラックとライティング。間違いありません。

REAL TALK

Constant Updates and such until 2025. An active discord, and a super cool dev. Give them money! New scream fest character designs and expanded lore as the game updates. This is a very alive ephemeral gaming experience. 

Version 1.1:

  • Lock on System

  • MOOD/LOOPY/FACES Settings

  • DOGS

  • Controller Support/Steamdeck Compatible

  • Japanese Localization

  • 25 additional enemies

  • 40 additional songs

  • 40 additional dialog cutscenes

  • 4 new special abilities

  • 69 Achievements

Liminal Void OST VOL 2. TBA

Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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