18+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
POOLS™ is the household name in liminal core, but it's far from the only option. We track 18+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.5★ (819) | No | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.2★ (81) | Yes | No | Jul 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.6★ (252) | No | No | Jul 2026 |
| 4 |  | $3.99 | 4.2★ (21) | No | No | Jul 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.1★ (71) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 3.7★ (187) | Yes | No | Jul 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.8★ (4) | No | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | 5.0★ (2) | Yes | No | Jul 2026 |
This app offers a slow, reflective, and immersive experience focused on exploration and atmosphere. It evokes feelings of unease and curiosity through its unique environments, inspired by liminal spaces and internet phenomena. Discover changing worlds and subtle narratives without traditional gameplay mechanics.
Explore unsettling liminal spaces, including an endless city and an abandoned office. Navigate mazes, solve puzzles by finding buttons and codes, and escape before getting lost. Features high-quality graphics and atmospheric sound design to enhance the suspenseful experience.
Navigate a dark and mysterious path home as a young girl. Experience a story told through visuals and sound, with no dialogue. Your choices will determine if you reach safety or face the unknown.
Navigate a mysterious, endless underground passageway. Carefully observe your surroundings for anomalies and make critical decisions to find "The Exit 8". This short walking simulator draws inspiration from Japanese underground spaces and liminal aesthetics.
Explore a surreal horror game set in an infinite labyrinth of damp tiles and dark pools. Navigate unsettling silence, dripping water, and the feeling of being watched. Beware of movement beneath the water's surface.
Explore surreal dreamcore environments and solve puzzles in mysterious rooms. Encounter a unique "Gimmicky" World with an oriental cat. This game offers a confusing yet wonderful experience.
Explore surreal liminal spaces and navigate dream labyrinths. Align with dream frequencies to find Waking Truths. Connect with other dreamwalkers through subtle presence.
Explore an abandoned municipal pool in this horror escape game. Navigate liminal spaces, collect items, and evade a mysterious monster to find the exit. Experience a Dreamcore-inspired adventure with a sci-fi twist.
Explore a mysterious seaside villa, uncovering scattered memories and solving intricate puzzles to escape. This challenging game offers a realistic 3D-like experience with a focus on detailed environments and immersive soundscapes.
Experience immersive soundscapes designed for meditation, sleep, focus, and deep relaxation. This app generates unique, evolving audio experiences to help regulate your nervous system and cultivate presence. It supports various uses, from personal wellness to professional client sessions.
A psychological horror game where you monitor surreal camera feeds for anomalies. Your goal is to identify subtle changes and report them before a relentless stalker finds you. Test your memory and attention to detail in unsettling dreamcore environments.
This app offers a unique digital companion designed for emotional support and anxiety relief. It features sentient AI guardians with active awareness that can sense your struggles and initiate contact, providing personalized insights and a sense of connection. Engage in guided sleep experiences, soul mapping, and micro-healings to promote rest and mental clarity.
