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The Beast Inside vs LIMINALPHOBIA

The Beast Inside and LIMINALPHOBIA 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 Beast Inside (2019) is 2 years older than LIMINALPHOBIA (2021). The Beast Inside scores higher on Steam reviews (77.4% positive) than LIMINALPHOBIA (53.8% 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 The Beast Inside

Choose The Beast Inside if you want an Adventure experience. 2,333 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose LIMINALPHOBIA

Choose LIMINALPHOBIA if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. LIMINALPHOBIA launched in 2021.

Both The Beast Inside and LIMINALPHOBIA 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 Beast Inside vs LIMINALPHOBIA — Steam metadata comparison
The Beast Inside — Steam game coverThe Beast InsideLIMINALPHOBIA — Steam game coverLIMINALPHOBIA
Released20192021
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price24.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews77.4% positive (2,333 reviews)53.8% positive (13 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersIllusion RayZeta bit

Side by side

The Beast Inside vs LIMINALPHOBIA — FAQ

Should I play The Beast Inside or LIMINALPHOBIA first?
If you want chronology, The Beast Inside (2019) came out before LIMINALPHOBIA (2021). 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 Beast Inside and LIMINALPHOBIA 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 The Beast Inside run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Beast Inside is rated Deck Playable by Valve. LIMINALPHOBIA doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
The Beast Inside vs LIMINALPHOBIA — Verdict (2026) · imho.run