Superliminal in IOS

Mind-bending Optical Puzzles.

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

96/100

Superliminal is one of those rare games that will genuinely make you question your own eyes. It’s a first-person puzzle game built entirely around the concept of forced perspective. If you pick up a small chess piece and hold it so it looks giant against the back wall, when you let go, it *becomes* giant. It’s a mind-bending 'Aha!' moment that never gets old.

The game is set within a 'dream therapy' program that has gone slightly off the rails, giving it a surreal, slightly eerie atmosphere reminiscent of Portal, but with its own unique voice. The puzzles are brilliant because they require you to unlearn how you think 3D space works. You’re constantly looking for secrets in the shadows or trying to find the one specific angle that turns a 2D painting into a 3D doorway.

The transition to mobile is impressively smooth, though you'll want a modern device to handle the complex physics and lighting. It’s more than just a puzzle game; it’s an exploration of perception and how we choose to see the world. It’s short, punchy, and utterly unforgettable. If you enjoy games that challenge your brain and offer a deep, philosophical subtext, Superliminal is a must-play.

Dinsun reviewed on: Thu Feb 27 2025

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.16Wed Sep 25 2024

Bug fixes and performance improvements


*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.


Requires iOS 14.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPad Pro (11‑inch), iPad Pro (11‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (8th generation), iPad (8th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th generation), iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), and iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular.

*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.


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Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 with 1128 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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Superliminal is a first-person puzzle game inspired by perspective and optical illusions. Stuck in a dream therapy program, you must explore a surreal environment and solve puzzles by thinking outside the box. In this world, what you see is exactly what you get—literally. Use forced perspective to change the size of objects and find your way out of the dream world.

Features

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Mind-bending 'forced perspective' mechanics

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Surreal and immersive dream-like atmosphere

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Challenging puzzles that defy 3D logic

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Thought-provoking philosophical narrative

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High-quality 3D visuals and physics

Tips

Promotion Videos

Superliminal Launch Trailer - YouTube

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Gameplays

Q&A

Superliminal requires iOS 14.0 or later and a device with an A12 Bionic chip or later (iPhone XS and newer).

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