Transliminal

Transliminal is a first-person survival horror adventure set in and beyond the Backrooms. In 1983, after a skydiving accident, you wake on damp beige carpet in a seemingly endless place of yellowish wallpaper and buzzing fluorescent lights. Sounds echo through the halls, and you feel watched. You must explore and find a way out while uncovering the mysteries of the spaces and the stories connected to them.

Shifting spaces

The liminal environments change as you move through them. Paths re-form and rooms reconfigure, so a descent can lead through different spaces, dangers and discoveries. The levels are non-linear and react to your character’s condition; when you retrace your route, paths may no longer be as you left them. The world includes strange structures and vistas, some of which do not follow the rules of physics.

The VHS-style visuals do more than create a retro look: their effects indicate your character’s physical and mental condition. You can disable visual effects in the settings.

Scavenge and survive

Search drawers, cabinets, lockers, containers and hidden or forgotten spaces for supplies, collectibles, cassette tapes, batteries, crafting materials and tools. Manage resources, monitor your condition and decide how far to press on. Some finds can improve your character’s abilities or reveal clues.

Face the entities

The world contains familiar Backrooms threats as well as original entities unique to Transliminal. Learn how they behave and how to avoid or counteract their effects as you deal with environmental hazards and increasingly hostile spaces. You can toggle entities and survival mode on or off at any time.

Choices and endings

Multiple save files let you experiment with different approaches, while gameplay, HUD, visual, survival and entity settings allow you to tailor the experience. Explore further to uncover a deeper mystery and pursue multiple possible endings. The spaces are not empty or passive: they react, remember and may lead to different outcomes.