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Liminal:The Forgotten Maze

Review · Action · PC

Liminal:The Forgotten Maze

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 07 Jun 2026

PC

King Studio · 2025

LumiScore

39/100

Caution

Growth (BDS)

24

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.34
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.35

Liminal: The Forgotten Maze offers strong cognitive benefits through its emphasis on spatial awareness and critical thinking. Players must navigate complex, disorienting environments, fostering problem-solving skills and memory as they uncover the mysteries of the Backrooms. The psychological horror elements can also engage players in adaptive challenge, requiring them to interpret subtle subtle cues and react to dynamic threats.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risk of Liminal: The Forgotten Maze lies in its psychological horror content, which is designed to instill fear and discomfort. While it lacks explicit violence or other content risks, the pervasive sense of dread and disorientation may be intense for some players, particularly younger or more sensitive individuals. The game's liminal space design aims to create unease, which could lead to anxiety or nightmares if not managed appropriately.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.

Parents ask…

Is Liminal:The Forgotten Maze safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Liminal:The Forgotten Maze a LumiScore of 39/100. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

How long should kids play Liminal:The Forgotten Maze?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Liminal:The Forgotten Maze is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Liminal:The Forgotten Maze?

The primary risk of Liminal: The Forgotten Maze lies in its psychological horror content, which is designed to instill fear and discomfort. While it lacks explicit violence or other content risks, the pervasive sense of dread and disorientation may be intense for some players, particularly younger or more sensitive individuals. The game's liminal space design aims to create unease, which could lea