# Games like Subliminal

> The closest matches to Subliminal: LIMINAL SHIFT, Dreamcore, Liminalcore, POOLS, and Pathologic 3. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [LIMINAL SHIFT](https://imho.run/games/3282700/liminal-shift) — Shares environmental storytelling and hidden collectibles with Subliminal. 122 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3282700/)
2. [Dreamcore](https://imho.run/games/2453060/dreamcore) — Also Surreal, like Subliminal. 797 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2453060/)
3. [Liminalcore](https://imho.run/games/3107900/liminalcore) — Shares hidden collectibles and exploration with Subliminal. 410 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3107900/)
4. [POOLS](https://imho.run/games/2663530/pools) — Shares environmental interaction and environmental storytelling with Subliminal. 3,169 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2663530/)
5. [Pathologic 3](https://imho.run/games/3199650/pathologic-3) — Shares environmental storytelling and branching narrative with Subliminal. 994 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3199650/)
6. [No, I'm not a Human](https://imho.run/games/3180070/no-i-m-not-a-human) — Shares replayability and branching narrative with Subliminal. 8,691 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3180070/)
7. [The Exit 8](https://imho.run/games/2653790/the-exit-8) — Shares replayability and exploration with Subliminal. 4,789 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2653790/)
8. [Hollow Cocoon](https://imho.run/games/2414630/hollow-cocoon) — Shares environmental storytelling and environmental puzzle solving with Subliminal. 181 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2414630/)
9. [Dead Take](https://imho.run/games/3352690/dead-take) — Also Thriller and Surreal, like Subliminal. 556 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3352690/)
10. [Nightmare Shift](https://imho.run/games/3212180/nightmare-shift) — Shares environmental storytelling and checkpoint based progression with Subliminal. 90 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3212180/)
11. [The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication](https://imho.run/games/2331330/the-bridge-curse-2-the-extrication) — Shares chase sequences and environmental interaction with Subliminal. 124 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2331330/)
12. [Ethel](https://imho.run/games/2852930/ethel) — Shares memory fragmentation and environmental storytelling with Subliminal. 185 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2852930/)
13. [Visage](https://imho.run/games/594330/visage) — A frequent pick in Subliminal players' libraries, and another Action. 3,985 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/594330/)
14. [Eclipsium](https://imho.run/games/2419670/eclipsium) — A frequent pick in Subliminal players' libraries, and another Indie. 1,530 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2419670/)
15. [The Scourge | Tai Ương](https://imho.run/games/2456350/the-scourge-tai-uong) — Also Thriller, like Subliminal. 437 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2456350/)
16. [Superliminal](https://imho.run/games/1049410/superliminal) — Shares non linear narrative with Subliminal. 13,972 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1049410/)
17. [Dread Neighbor](https://imho.run/games/4111260/dread-neighbor) — Shares chase sequences and environmental storytelling with Subliminal. 522 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4111260/)
18. [Navicula Meatus](https://imho.run/games/3203590/navicula-meatus) — Shares environmental interaction and environmental puzzle solving with Subliminal. 102 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3203590/)
19. [A.I.L.A](https://imho.run/games/2695430/a-i-l-a) — Shares checkpoint based progression and environmental puzzle solving with Subliminal. 206 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2695430/)
20. [Office After Hours](https://imho.run/games/3207300/office-after-hours) — Shares environmental storytelling and checkpoint based progression with Subliminal. 71 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3207300/)
21. [The Floor Above](https://imho.run/games/3951680/the-floor-above) — A frequent pick in Subliminal players' libraries, and another Adventure. 89 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3951680/)
22. [Backrooms: Lost Tape](https://imho.run/games/1926620/backrooms-lost-tape) — Also Thriller and Surreal, like Subliminal. 530 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1926620/)
23. [THRESHOLD](https://imho.run/games/2580020/threshold) — Shares environmental storytelling and checkpoint based progression with Subliminal. 639 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2580020/)
24. [EXPEDITION TO THE BACKROOMS](https://imho.run/games/3038290/expedition-to-the-backrooms) — Shares environmental storytelling and hidden collectibles with Subliminal. 100 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3038290/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2300840&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2300840&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2300840&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2300840
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2300840
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Subliminal

Subliminal is a psychological horror adventure with elements of strategy, simulation, and RPG mechanics. Players navigate handcrafted environments inspired by liminal spaces, solving light and perspective-based puzzles through environmental interaction. The game features branching narratives with multiple endings that reward exploration and replay, alongside atmospheric chase sequences that punctuate contemplative exploration. Reviewers note the deep mysterious narrative touches on themes of trauma and the subconscious, while players describe the experience as eerie and hypnotic. Subliminal is available for $9.99 USD and runs as a challenging short solo experience on Steam Deck with checkpoint-based progression. The game received 71% positive reviews on Steam as of 2021.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2300840
- **Developer:** Accidental Studios
- **Publisher:** Gone Shootin, Infini Fun
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Family Sharing, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Playable without Timed Input
- **Released:** Mar 31, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2300840/subliminal)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2300840&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2300840/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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