Report updated Apr 2, 2026
Superliminal
v1.16Fans of cerebral, atmospheric puzzle games who enjoy surreal storytelling and mechanics that challenge traditional spatial perception.
What Is Superliminal?
Launched Jul 29, 2024
Updated Sep 2024
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Manipulate objects based on your line of sight to change their size and properties, solving impossible spatial puzzles.
An immersive, fully-voiced story set within a surreal dream therapy program.
Navigate a 3D environment with intuitive first-person controls.
Allows users to play the initial stages of the game for free before committing to a full unlock.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a mixed sentiment. Users appreciate game design and concept, but report monetization and pricing.”
What Users Love
The message of this game was beautiful and it was really fun to play
It’s a phenomenal strategy puzzle experience
Pain Points
Forced extra downloads and it's just a demo. The actual game is £6.49
I bought the full game but later on the game asked me if I wanted to buy the full game even though I had already done so
High confidence · 99 reviews available
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Highly unique forced perspective gameplay mechanic
- Strong artistic direction and immersive narrative
- Successful porting of a high-fidelity PC title to mobile
Cons
- Poorly implemented purchase restoration flow
- Technical instability (launch issues, sensitivity settings)
- Friction in the demo-to-paid conversion process
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Expansion into controller-optimized mobile play
- Improving onboarding to explain the trial model
- Capitalizing on the lack of high-quality non-Euclidean mobile puzzle games
Market Threats
- Established gold standard titles dominating the premium puzzle space
- Emerging indie titles capturing innovative puzzle market share
- Negative reviews regarding monetization damaging brand reputation
Who competes with Superliminal?
The Nemesis
The Witness
Thekla, inc.
A premium first-person puzzle game that shares the same cerebral, atmospheric, and perspective-shifting design philosophy.
Contenders
Online Portal by AppFolio
AppFolio, Inc.
The gold standard for first-person perspective-based puzzle games with a strong, surreal narrative.
Cadrage Director's Viewfinder
Cadrage GmbH
Directly competes on the 'perception is reality' mechanic where players manipulate the environment through camera-based perspective shifts.
Same Space
Baba Is You
Hempuli
A highly cerebral puzzle game that forces players to 'think outside the box' by manipulating the rules of the game world.
Machinarium
Amanita Design s.r.o.
An atmospheric puzzle-adventure that relies on environmental storytelling and unique visual logic.
The Room
★4.8 (7K)Fireproof Studios Limited
A staple of the mobile puzzle category that focuses on tactile, perspective-based object manipulation.
What are the key takeaways?
Superliminal is a divisive puzzle app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.4/5 rating from 6K reviews, it receives mixed feedback from users. Users particularly appreciate game design and concept, though monetization and pricing remains a common concern.
Best for: Fans of cerebral, atmospheric puzzle games who enjoy surreal storytelling and mechanics that challenge traditional spatial perception.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
The developer uses a 'shareware' style model, removing the barrier to entry for new players while utilizing a one-time purchase to monetize the full content without recurring subscriptions or ads.
iOS Version
1.16
Android Version
1.16
Release Date
Jul 29, 2024
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Noodlecake