Choose The Persistence
Choose The Persistence if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, LAN Co-op, and VR Supported. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. The Persistence launched in 2020.
The Persistence vs Liminal Heist
The Persistence and Liminal Heist both land in Action, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie on Steam. The Persistence (2020) is 6 years older than Liminal Heist (2026). Liminal Heist scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Persistence (66.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Liminal Heist
Choose Liminal Heist if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Liminal Heist launched in 2026.
Both The Persistence and Liminal Heist sit in Action and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Persistence |  Liminal Heist | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.7% positive (63 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Firesprite Ltd | Gamesforgames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Persistence (2020) is 6 years older than Liminal Heist (2026).
- Liminal Heist scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Persistence (66.7% positive).
- Liminal Heist is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than The Persistence (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- The Persistence has co-op; Liminal Heist does not.
The Persistence vs Liminal Heist — FAQ
- Should I play The Persistence or Liminal Heist first?
- If you want chronology, The Persistence (2020) came out before Liminal Heist (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are The Persistence and Liminal Heist similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Liminal Heist have multiplayer like The Persistence?
- No. The Persistence supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op), while Liminal Heist is listed as single-player only.