Choose Liminal Universe
Choose Liminal Universe if you want an Indie experience. Liminal Universe launched in 2024.
Liminal Universe vs Where the Walls Breathe
Liminal Universe and Where the Walls Breathe both land in Adventure, Simulation 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 Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Liminal Universe (2024) is 1 year older than Where the Walls Breathe (2025). Where the Walls Breathe scores higher on Steam reviews (75% positive) than Liminal Universe (61.3% 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 Where the Walls Breathe
Choose Where the Walls Breathe if you want an Action experience. Where the Walls Breathe launched in 2025.
Both Liminal Universe and Where the Walls Breathe sit in Adventure and Simulation 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
 Liminal Universe |  Where the Walls Breathe | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.80 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 61.3% positive (75 reviews) | 75% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gvn Games | WeSummonDemons! |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Liminal Universe (2024) is 1 year older than Where the Walls Breathe (2025).
- Where the Walls Breathe scores higher on Steam reviews (75% positive) than Liminal Universe (61.3% positive).
- Where the Walls Breathe is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Liminal Universe (3.99 USD vs. 4.80 USD).
- Liminal Universe is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Where the Walls Breathe has no Deck rating yet.
Liminal Universe vs Where the Walls Breathe — FAQ
- Should I play Liminal Universe or Where the Walls Breathe first?
- If you want chronology, Liminal Universe (2024) came out before Where the Walls Breathe (2025). 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 Liminal Universe and Where the Walls Breathe similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Simulation 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 Universe run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Liminal Universe is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Where the Walls Breathe doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.