Choose Liminalcore
Choose Liminalcore if you want an Adventure experience. Liminalcore launched in 2024.
Liminalcore vs BACK*SPACE
Liminalcore and BACK*SPACE both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Liminalcore (2024) is 2 years older than BACK*SPACE (2026). BACK*SPACE scores higher on Steam reviews (93% positive) than Liminalcore (82.9% 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 BACK*SPACE
Choose BACK*SPACE if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. BACK*SPACE launched in 2026.
Both Liminalcore and BACK*SPACE sit in 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
 Liminalcore |  BACK*SPACE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 7.50 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.9% positive (410 reviews) | 93% positive (71 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shadow Owl Studios, Ashen Studios | Mostly Farmless Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Liminalcore (2024) is 2 years older than BACK*SPACE (2026).
- BACK*SPACE scores higher on Steam reviews (93% positive) than Liminalcore (82.9% positive).
- BACK*SPACE is currently ~6% cheaper on Steam than Liminalcore (7.50 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Liminalcore is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; BACK*SPACE has no Deck rating yet.
Liminalcore vs BACK*SPACE — FAQ
- Should I play Liminalcore or BACK*SPACE first?
- If you want chronology, Liminalcore (2024) came out before BACK*SPACE (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 Liminalcore and BACK*SPACE similar?
- They overlap on 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 Liminalcore run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Liminalcore is rated Deck Playable by Valve. BACK*SPACE doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.