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The Backrooms: Liminal Space

A short horror experience rendered with a real-time VHS filter (grain, scan lines). Freely explore the spaces of a strange yellow maze. Independently created by a 12-year-old developer using UE5, it immerses you in a purely liminal space atmosphere.

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January 28, 2026
185 days ago
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About the Game

Overview

A solo-developed short horror experience shot on VHS. You wake up in an endless yellow maze. No items, no fights—just a camcorder and LIMINAL SPACE!

Key Features

- VHS Filters: Grain, scanlines and tape distortion The effect.

- LIMINAL SPACE: Contains many LIMINAL SPACE scenarios

- First-Person Immersion: Footsteps echo, lights flicker, walls never end.

- Solo Dev, UE5: Created by a 12-year-old developer using Unreal Engine 5.

Perfect for one-sitting horror fans, liminal-core addicts and anyone who wants to see what a teenager can ship on Steam.