Superliminal

Game has a deeper message to its players than the depth of Kola Superdeep Borehole. 11/10

I remember watching a playthrough of this game a while back, and I thought to myself "Why not try it myself?" And oh boy was I in for a ride. Playing this game is SO different than just watching it be played. It messes with your head and makes you really think. The ending level is super satisfying as well. Love this game.

absolutely fucking amazing game.

unfortunately it keeps crashing my 13 year old thinkpad when i get to the part with the bouncy castle that you gotta move around, but thats just a skill issue on my part coz im not only using a 13 year old laptop, but also running this through electron which can cause issues completly out of the devs hands, itd feel unfair to take a star off for that. 10/10

just dont use hardware so outdated it cant run windows 11 ;3

It’s an amazing concept on the surface and extremely fun to play but the amount of thought put into the story and how it ropes you in is what makes this game truly amazing.

Finding interact-able objects is hard. Everything else is perfect and fun.

really fun gameplay and story

good game, interesting riddles, deep thoughts, big cock. recommend

WOW. The game is short but it is a really unique experience.
It is quite surreal but also so beautiful, mesmerizing and fun.
I can definitely recommend everyone to try out Superliminal, it may change your life.

i have 1 thing to say... this game BLEW ME AWAY. this is easily the number 1 puzzle game on steam and for me its not even close. it took me 8 hours to beat (more than the average first time play through). and it was a roller coaster. the way this game plays with your perception and the illusions and puzzles are the best example of well executed. the game has many amazing moments. would pay alot to get the first time play through feeling again. ive since beaten the game around 3 times. 2 of them being in under an hour. couldnt recommend it more. other than a few bugs its a top 10 steam game. have fun in your adventure if you buy this (:

Utterly mesmerising—like stepping into a beautifully strange dream, brimming with creativity. Not for those seeking relentless action, but perfect for those who enjoy deep thought and self-exploration. Every moment feels meticulously crafted to spark curiosity and wonder, pulling you deeper into its world. The atmosphere is rich and immersive, leaving a lingering sense of mystery long after you stop playing. It’s more than just a game—it’s an experience that invites reflection and interpretation. I absolutely love it—one of my all-time favourite gaming experiences.

Very original concept and game. We need more stuff like this out there. Good art inspires other good art and this game is a work of art.

This was a fun game, although I found it extremely easy. Your mileage may vary depending on how well you think abstractly.

Superliminal is a truly unique experience that plays with perception in ways I've never encountered before in a game. The innovative mechanics, where objects can change size and perspective based on how you view them, create a brilliant puzzle-solving environment that keeps you constantly engaged.

The artwork is visually stunning, blending surreal environments with a dreamlike quality that pulls you into its world. Each level feels thoughtfully crafted, presenting challenges that require both creativity and critical thinking to overcome. The way the game toys with your expectations is both clever and rewarding, making you feel accomplished when you finally figure out a puzzle.

Additionally, the narrative is intriguing, cleverly threading themes of perspective and self-reflection throughout the gameplay. The whimsical soundtrack perfectly complements the atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.

Overall, Superliminal is not just a game but an exploration of perception that offers both fun and meaningful insights. It's definitely a must-play for anyone who enjoys innovative puzzles and a captivating story. Highly recommended!

The score alone is beautiful, and this is probably the closest equivalent to the portal series in terms of game play. There are also enough bonus features and achievements to make you want to revisit. I highly recommend you play this at least once.

My new favorite game. Reminiscent of Portal through the challenge progressions and narration with the exception of how much more human Superliminal feels from beginning to end. This game was an experience of experiences in fun, frustration, confusion, monotony, isolation, suspense, surprise, and warmth. Deeply touching and clever, I will be revisiting it often.

Liked the mechanics, It’s unique.
Although sounds and some dialogues reminded Portal a lot.

Generally not a fan of puzzle games. THIS was good though. Yet to 100% the game so I'm definitely still going to be playing this. If you're a puzzle fan this one is for you. Perception is reality, after all.

Very nice game. Not just because of the puzzles and all that but especially the message it is able to conceive an how this two factors are so well connected.

It's obvious where its inspirations lie: Portal, Stanley Parable, etc. It lives up to the heights of those games, but with a shorter length, albeit more dense - there's lots of secrets!

Fun puzzle game , finished it a couple hours without rushing through but didn't explore or experiment too much either . There is a lot of secret / collectible hunting I didn't do. Worth grabbing when it goes on sale.

If the release of Portal was revolutionary, this by far is one of the best puzzlers to exist.
I originally knew about this games development back during college when I saw Pillow Castle's tech demo on YouTube many years ago. I originally bought this on Epic Games since its initial release was first on there (back when Epic had a lot of early releases), and decided to buy it again to replay. Short but sweet, worth every penny.

Superliminal was interesting all the way through and visually appealing, especially with all the mind-bending changes in perspective throughout the game. The puzzles were mostly simple but a few were challenging for me. For the most part, the game was walking, listening, and looking at all the illusions. Had some fun with the new added modes and the ability to play other people's dreams is cool. The story was worth playing but the ending was the most impactful part of it all. It has a lot similarities to the Portal games, especially with the whole "corporate-type puzzle game goes downhill" gameplay that both games have. Solid puzzle game but doesn't hit as hard as games like Portal 1 and 2. 7.5/10.

Amazing puzzle game. I had strong vibes of Portal and maybe a bit of The Witness.

Fun little game and not very difficult for the most part but kinda short . Not a bad value if you get on sale but wouldn't recommend for full price.

This game was very fun and solving all the puzzle is very simulating! Seriously a very good game. 100% recommend!

A good way to describe this game is if a physicist, a psychiatrist, and a oneirologist (dream doctor) got really high together

One of the best puzzle games I've played in years. I first tried this game with a friend from Xbox Game Pass and it checked off everything I wanted it to for my brain. Smooth difficulty curve, lovely classical music and soundtrack, decently engaging story, and plenty of achievements and collectibles. Good luck finding everything for 100%.(you'll need it)

I was extremely excited to play this game. Ultimately I'm very glad I played it but I can't help but feel disappointed a little. This feels like a mix between Portal and the Stanley Parable, both games which I love and probably anyone else who is playing this does.
First of all I think it did a superb job at capturing the actual liminal space and feelings associated with it. I really enjoyed the art direction in that sense. I also feel like it captured the feeling of being trapped within a dream you can't escape multiple times.
However in regards to the puzzles themselves, I feel like much of the art direction was set dressing. It made it sort of into a, look around rapidly to see which object you can pick up, and in the beginning half of the game almost all of the puzzles are some variant of just, make this bigger so you can reach a ledge/the exit. Some of the puzzles were also a little bit frustrating, because they just weren't intuitively designed- e.g the hallway with exit sign, the dark room you have to go left or right. I feel like it didn't really prime you to think of these sorts of solutions, the way that Portal would have. I feel bad saying this but throughout, I wished that they had given this game to the Portal creators who I feel would have done a splendid job on this. :( But I'm glad they tried. The last portion of the game feels also less like a puzzle game, but I quite enjoyed it. It just wasn't so cohesive as a whole.
I think story wise it felt, again, Portal derivative, and landed a little bit flat. I think if they managed to integrate a really solid narrative this game could have become a lot stronger.
I think I wouldn't recommend this to everyone, unless you really like these sorts of surreal, dreamlike environments to begin with. It's a shame because the concept is soooooo good, unique and interesting. Someone needs to take this further. But I will recommend it to those who love this sort of atmosphere, like me.

I absolutely love this game,it's basically a psychological version of Portal and Portal 2

Wonderful experience. I put this one off for far too long. As a struggling artist, I hear the message at the end, loud and clear. Thank you.

less of a puzzle game, more of a walking sim. short but sweet. honestly would still recommend

It's fun and allows you to use your imagination and think outside the box, it's also relaxing. I didn't find it stressful. I would recommend others to play this games.

Perfection down to the last puzzle. i really enjoyed the style of puzzles used in the game. as well as the faint story line that plays out in the background as you go through each room. the music was very calm and enjoyable. and the design of the rooms and props looked great. overall a great game that i would recommend to everyone!

Very very good puzzle game, but it's extremely short unfortunately. If it wasn't for a couple mistakes I kept making, the game could've been beat in around an hour. But nonetheless I'd still give it a 10/10!

It carries super deep themes about perspectives and how we look at things. It was not like one of those easy puzzles they continuously throw you curveballs but it is worth it for the ending sequence.

Such a fascinating game. I love the concept of the backrooms, liminal space, and how perception can alter reality, so this is the perfect game for me!

Amazing (but a bit short) puzzle game. Very cool concept!

As one player commented: the problems are not too difficult. But I think the puzzle aspect in indivdual levels is entirely NOT the point of the game as a whole. There is a story here to be discovered and experianced, some may think a profound one – myself included.

Overall, considering how well the main mechanic was implemented, how well the levels (especially the final ones) were designed and just how brilliantly the story was told, I can't give this short game anything less than:
9.5/10

Also the music and sound design are done really well.
Definitely would recommend at least checking out. The whole game took me 11h, but I explore and backtrack a lot, so I'd say it could be easily completed in about 3-5h.

A great puzzle game with cool mechanics. It is a very short experience, but I guess that is a matter of perspective isn't it?

One of the best games I've played through in a while. The mix of perspective, point of view, and toying with physics and reality are so impressive. 10/10.

It was yet another interesting puzzle dream game I've played. Brilliantly with the perception of size and scale. The story and its narration were also excellent.

A funhouse of thinkpieces with cute homages to Stanley's Narrator and GLaDOS, this will provide replay value and search missions for awhile. Some toughies!

UPDATE: This turned into much more of a lyrical journey than expected once I got to the end. Well done!

Playing on an 2020 M1 Mac mini--this marks only the third time ever of the fans coming on. Must be thinky for the computer, too.

I love this game but puzzles really didn't escalate much in terms of difficulty. They were cool but it was just so short and easy to solve. Things were almost intuitive and I expected it to increase in difficulty as the game continued but it did not. Unfortunately, they increased the difficulty through other means, the achievements. They were getting so miserable at the end; the speedrun was too difficult in a not-so-fun way. I probably finished the game 5-10 times just to get the achievements and it was just getting kinda boring. But other than that I would like to point out that this game did something that no other game has ever done before and I really appreciate the creativity.

Perception is reality.

Liked the puzzles quite a bit (except for 1!)

Loved the illusions and atmosphere.

Really fun and creative, with a great metaphor. But why is everything in gaming created by men and always about men?

Easy difficulty
Nice Lo-Fi jazz Music
Funny Dialogue
Trippy effects
Good use of non-euclidean geometry in an Escher-like world.

This game is absolutely brilliant and has/is helping me through some hard times. The gameplay is fresh, mind-bending, and enjoyable, and the storyline is actually quite impactful and sentimental. 10/10 would definitely recommend.

An extremely good puzzle game, like Portal meets Monument Valley.

Ive beat this game three times, and i can say its a game that can really mess into your head with fun puzzles you REALLY have to think outside the box.

Few games are able to maintain a feeling of surprise and novelty from start to finish, but Superliminal is one of them. While it is a puzzle game at heart, it was more a tour of mind-bending illusions, each one more amazing than the last. All of this is powered by graphical and physical feats that are a true marvel. There are also plenty of secrets and easter eggs that keep you smiling in between puzzles.

This is a game I wish I could play for the first time again.