Liminal Void

Liminal Void is a dungeon crawler in which you progress through layers toward the void. You can move to the next layer through portals or by dying; death carries no penalty, but sends you to a random layer and costs you the chance to collect more Sigils. The game draws on Japanese horror, noise and breakcore electronica, punk, and The Beatles, with colorful writing, trippy visuals and a soundtrack.

Survive each layer

Your survival depends on your Death Counter and on keeping liminal entities from touching you. Entities can kill you on contact, but you can snatch their souls to gain resources for spells and add time to your Death Counter. You can also destroy them with spells, your main means of combat; spell types and advantages vary by enemy, and stronger spells cost more Sigils.

You collect Sigils to cast spells and pay for portals that let you enter the next layer safely. Dying automatically advances you to a random layer, but means losing the opportunity to collect more Sigils. The game includes a score system based on kills, successful soul snatches and Sigil collection.

Reach the void

You eventually face the Void Gods on Layer 444. You can reach it without collecting Sigils by repeatedly dying, or build up a supply so you have enough resources to cast spells against them. The Void Gods have very high health, making the fight a long one.

Characters and choices

You can play as four characters, each with their own story and playstyle. Choices made by you and your companions determine which of the game’s 16 endings you reach.

Spells and entities

The game features 32 spells with different types and effects, 12 skills that can change systems such as the timescale, enemy behavior, visibility and collectible items, and over 40 kinds of liminal entities with varying types, stats and spells. You can also try Chaos Mode.