# Superliminal — Mind-bending Optical Puzzles.

> First-person puzzle game based on perspective and optical illusions. (iPhone/iPad app by Noodlecake.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superliminal/id6443604310 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Noodlecake](https://appshunter.io/developer/370828169)
- Category: Games, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,344 App Store ratings · 240 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 1.9 GB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese, Russian and 5 more
- Released: 2024-07-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superliminal/id6443604310/reviews.md

## What is Superliminal?

*NOTICE - TRY BEFORE YOU BUY* - Play the beginning for free. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks the full game. No ads.

Falling asleep at 3AM, you close your eyes to the cheesy commercial of Dr. Pierce's dream therapy program. You wake up in an unfamiliar enviornment, only to realize that you're stuck in a dream - a dream where perception is reality. Welcome to Superliminal. 
 
Superliminal is a first-person puzzle game inspired perspective and optical illusions. Players tackle impossible puzzles by thinking outside the box and learning to expect the unexpected.
 
This game features a wonderfully subdued world, an intriguingly voiced narrative, and things that are really weird.

## Key features

- First-person perspective puzzles
- Optical illusion mechanics
- Perspective-based challenges
- Intriguing voiced narrative
- Subdued and surreal world design

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $7.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $7.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Superliminal?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Very good execution
- 👍 Interesting puzzle features
- 👍 Unique and creative gameplay
- 👍 Excellent visuals and narration
- 👍 Therapeutic and mind-bending experience

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Unintuitive and difficult controls
- 👎 Overpriced for the content
- 👎 Misleading as a 'free' game

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on loading screens
- Glitches with objects and navigation
- Unremovable red line on screen
- Inconsistent and buggy door behavior
- Saving and progress issues across devices

**Most requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve camera controls and sensitivity
- Provide more levels and content
- Add a hint system or tutorial
- Optimize performance and stability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 240)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superliminal/id6443604310/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 10/10 Absolute cinema

*2026-08-29, version 1.16*

Great game would recommend 
Can be completed within a weekend 
Would recommend a controller 
Is good if you enjoy games like portal and the such . Play through the beginning for free to see if you’re gonna spend the money on it . I would 100% agree it’s worth the money .

### 5/5 — WOW *clapping noises

*2026-08-27, version 1.16*

IS THE BEST GAME EVER but needs better icons for jumping and would like I tiny bit more smooth-ness for texture if you can.

### 5/5 — Incredible

*2026-08-26, version 1.16*

Literally the most mind-blowing, greatest game I’ve ever played.

### 5/5 — subliminalx Subliminal

*2026-08-17, version 1.16*

I loved it. Thank you for making it.

### 4/5 — It scammed me

*2026-08-12, version 1.16*

So I bought the game and beat it then I just came back to play it again but know I can’t and it wants me to buy it again!? Why. Please fix this devs

### 4/5 — Love this game but it glitched on level 8

*2026-08-11, version 1.16*

So I played this game after 2 years of watching popular streamers play and on level 8 the room with red yellow and blue pillars it glitched and would not let me go in the doors or pick anything up but overall apart from that glitch 5/5

### 5/5 — Super fun liminal

*2026-08-10, version 1.16*

I see video on YouTube long time before and that why I buy the game today!  See you to your next game!  ;)

### 1/5 — TS GAMe AINt LOaDINg

*2026-08-05, version 1.16*

I though ts was a normal game but when I played it it showed a black screen tho

### 5/5 — Worth the 7.99

*2026-07-24, version 1.16*

I might play this through and play it again and again…

### 1/5 — черный экран

*2026-06-27, version 1.16*

не загружается. черный  экран

## Frequently asked questions about Superliminal

### What kind of game is Superliminal?

Superliminal is a first-person puzzle game that uses perspective and optical illusions to create unique challenges. Players must think outside the box and expect the unexpected to solve puzzles within a dreamlike environment.

### How do I unlock the full game?

The game offers a free beginning for you to try. To access the complete experience, a one-time in-app purchase is required. There are no advertisements within the game.

### What are the key gameplay mechanics?

The core mechanics revolve around manipulating objects based on your perspective and exploiting optical illusions. You'll need to learn how the game's unique rules of perception work to overcome obstacles.

### Is there a story in Superliminal?

Yes, the game features an intriguingly voiced narrative that guides you through the dream world. The story unfolds as you progress through the mind-bending puzzles.

### What platforms is Superliminal available on?

This description is for a mobile application. The game is designed for mobile devices, offering its mind-bending optical puzzles on the go.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.16 — 2024-09-25

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.15 — 2024-08-30

Fixed a few more bugs and performance issues.

### 1.14 — 2024-08-07

Fixed a few more bugs and performance issues.

### 1.13.2 — 2024-07-30

Fixed more mind bending bugs.

### 1.1 — 2024-07-30

Fixed some mind bending bugs.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-07.*
