Choose The Void
Choose The Void if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Void launched in 2009.
The Void vs Liminal Void
The Void and Liminal Void both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. The Void (2009) is 15 years older than Liminal Void (2024). The Void scores higher on Steam reviews (82.5% positive) than Liminal Void (80.3% 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 Liminal Void
Choose Liminal Void if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Liminal Void launched in 2024.
Both The Void and Liminal Void sit in Action 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 Void |  Liminal Void | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.5% positive (576 reviews) | 80.3% positive (71 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ice-Pick Lodge | Jeistar |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- The Void (2009) is 15 years older than Liminal Void (2024).
- The Void scores higher on Steam reviews (82.5% positive) than Liminal Void (80.3% positive).
- The Void is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Liminal Void (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- The Void is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Liminal Void has no Deck rating yet.
The Void vs Liminal Void — FAQ
- Should I play The Void or Liminal Void first?
- If you want chronology, The Void (2009) came out before Liminal Void (2024). 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 Void and Liminal Void similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.