LIMINAL SHIFT is a Adventure, Casual, Simulation game from NextPhase Studios with a 84% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- NextPhase Studios
- Release year
- 2025
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $5.99
- Review signal
- 84% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10/11
Processor: Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 from around 2016 or later
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: RX 580/GTX 1060
Storage: 5 GB available space
Additional Notes: IMPORTANT: Liminal Shift uses Unreal Engine 5 real-time lighting and requires a dedicated GPU. Integrated graphics (Intel UHD/Iris Xe, AMD Radeon integrated) are not supported — the game will not render correctly on these systems. - Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10/11
Processor: Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 7 from 2018 or later
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: RTX 3000 series or RX 6000 series or higher
Storage: 5 GB available space
Additional Notes: IMPORTANT: Liminal Shift uses Unreal Engine 5 real-time lighting and requires a dedicated GPU. Integrated graphics (Intel UHD/Iris Xe, AMD Radeon integrated) are not supported — the game will not render correctly on these systems.
From Steam reviews
Review notes
LIMINAL SHIFT is worth a closer look if you want liminal, strong atmosphere, exploration, and narrative adventure.
Best for players who want liminal, strong atmosphere, emotional story, and exploration.
liminal
SettingThe mood sits in uncanny, empty, or dreamlike spaces.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
narrative-adventure
Play styleThe experience is more story-and-place driven than systems-heavy.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
time-loop
Play styleTime resets, loops, or rewinds are part of the structure.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
Steam review snapshots
Still it's nice you can go to any chapter and explore at anytime.Liminal Shift is the perfect game to play if you loved POOLS.The atmosphere is just right for me (as a person with ADHD).I would call this a hardcore walking simulator, a damn fine one.Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure, casual filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.