Liminal is a mind-bending puzzle game where every door is a change in perspective and destination.
Reviews: Mixed — 60% — of 70 reviews
Released: 2018-07-23
Developer: Suspicious Box
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Early Access
Platforms: Windows
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