Steam Week in Review: Steam is flooded with liminal spaces games and I approve, but I think I've found the best to start with
Steam has seen a surge in games centered around liminal spaces, with Dreamcore being highlighted as a notable example. These games often evoke feelings of nostalgia and discomfort, exploring themes of emptiness and loss. Despite the abundance of similar titles, Dreamcore stands out for its engaging environments and light puzzle elements.
- ▪Dreamcore features first-person explorations of various liminal spaces, including a Dead Mall map added recently.
- ▪Liminal spaces are characterized by their bleak, empty aesthetics, often reflecting a sense of nostalgia for past public spaces.
- ▪The popularity of liminal spaces games on Steam mirrors their presence on social media, with many titles drawing inspiration from the Backrooms meme.
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Gaming Industry Steam Week in Review: Steam is flooded with liminal spaces games and I approve, but I think I've found the best to start with Features By Shaun Prescott published 25 May 2026 All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending May 24. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Montraluz) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Dreamcore is a collection of first-person explorable "liminal spaces".
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