
DEVIL'S LIMINAL is a branching slow-burn horror and yuri romance visual novel. In a life of poverty and violence, Margo Silva has one last summer in Arizona before college. Make choices to maintain a normal facade at work, romance an enigmatic new girl, and stop the occult plot to take Margo's life.
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Margo Silva has done everything she can to leave behind the trailer park in Arizona where she grew up. Now all she has to do is focus on her job until she can leave for college. Her illusion of a quiet summer is shattered when a hungry ghost enters her dreams, and two mysterious girls show up in town, each claiming they can help her. Margo must contend with a demon's claim on her soul, and how to stop ghosts from this life and the past that want to take her future.

Determine your Fate: With 200+ choices, build your relationships, uncover secrets, and decide the end of your summer. Replayable with multiple routes, relationships, and outcomes.
Slow-Burn Horror: Over the course of 200,000+ words and 15+ hours of gameplay, you must balance work, friendships, and maintain a normal facade in a life held back by poverty and domestic violence. In your quest for escapism, what will you do when you discover supernatural forces that intend to take away what little you have?
Find Love: 2 possible sapphic romance routes, and 1 secret route. Bec and Clara seem to know more than they let on, but offer you solace and guidance. Between dates, late night talks, and bloody alchemical rituals, find the love and romance you've always wanted. Or, will you abandon your humanity for something more?
Original Artwork, Music, and Voice Acting: 40+ unlockable CG gallery images planned. The handmade retro-inspired 2-bit dithered artwork is accompanied with an original soundtrack inspired by 90s and 2000s alternative. Partial voice acting brings out intimacy and horror.
Literary and Cultural Inspiration: A story that sits at the intersection of Faustian legend and Portuguese folklore from the Azores. Learn about your family's heritage, and discover the occult events of 500 years ago that set everything into motion. Confronted with death, consider your own values and what lies between living and dying.
Experience Summer: Gameplay is broken up into daily events between June 7th and September 1st. Spend the summer before college in your rural Arizona hometown. You must save yourself before September.



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Languages: English**languages with full audio support
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I was looking for a horror VN demo around Halloween when the unique art style of DEVIL'S LIMINAL caught my attention. This game is something special. The art is fresh and interesting, a welcome change from the typical anime style, and it definitely sets an unsettling mood. I played the free demo on my Steam Deck, and it’s the perfect platform for visual novels. The great OLED screen and easy sleep/wake function are ideal, and the game looks sharp on it. What truly kept me locked in were the characters. They are so interesting and feel so real; their dynamics make the entire story incredibly engaging. The writing for the main trio is truly solid. I’ve always been skeptical about Early Access and never really understood the point of buying in early. But I was so impressed with the story, the characters, and the unique style of this demo that I immediately purchased the full Early Access version to support the developer. This game changed my view on Early Access. I have no regrets and cannot wait to see how the rest of this brilliant story unfolds.
A spooky vibe, a compelling mystery, easy tunes to go with some interesting choices to make. First time for me playing a game in this genre, but I'm glad I did. (Low playtime on account of having already played through the demo version for 8 hours)
This game really surprised me and there was a lot of characters that hits very close to home for me and some characters I do care about. The horror and mystery is fascinating and I am quite looking forward to what comes next with the story!
Devil's Liminal is a hypnotic Visual Novel that understands that true horror lies in the warping of the familiar and finds fertile ground in its suburban Arizona setting - I've never found the sun-baked streets of the American Southwest so ominous and foreboding. The narrative plays out with a dream-logic that leaves you constantly intrigued about the characters and their motivations, and the way scenes can abruptly end or transition to the next day before satisfyingly resolving is intriguingly obscure, always hooking the reader with new questions, hidden motivations, and dark implications. You're left just as unsettled and unsure of what to think as the game's teenage characters as everyone becomes entangled in a lost in a world of demons, ghosts, and dream rituals. If you enjoy psychological horror, or the subtle horror of surreal works like Donnie Darko or Kafka on the Shore, definitely give Devil's Liminial a read.
[h1]Beautiful game that masterfully combines teenage life with the supernatural [Eng and Pt-Br review][/h1] I'm always on the lookout for alternative novels; they're something I really enjoy! When I saw the art for this VN, I immediately bought it. I simply loved the pixelated grayscale look and all the dithering! Then I saw it was about horror and gay! A real treat for me; I couldn't ask for more! As for the game, I simply adore it! First, I have to say that the OST has the perfect style: 90s-2000s-style alternative rock, with no vocals and those sweet guitars! The plot is pretty straightforward, basically about a girl saving money while waiting for college classes to start, but something supernatural takes over her life, threatening even the entire town. I thought the game would stick to the same premise the entire time, but everything moves very quickly. The writing is straight to the point, with no fluff. Several things happen, and new problems arise. And all of this seamlessly interweaves teenage and supernatural themes, all very interesting. There are no empty SOL moments focused on silly fan service; everything is very planned and real, which I really appreciate. All the characters in the game are well-developed and interesting; it's like a '90s TV series with a supernatural twist; it's a very good read! The teen dramas aren't empty; they're deep and well-handled, and everything develops at just the right pace, leaving gaps for you to ponder that are later revealed. There's no forced drama; everything is natural and masterfully told between the lines. Again, I'd like to praise the art; it's really good! But at the same time, I wish there were more CGs. The same can be said for the OST; while it's wonderful, I wish there were more tracks because they end up being too repetitive. The game also features partial voice acting, which is cool, but it makes it suffer from the "Nintendo dialogue" where the character has longer lines and then only says: "Okay, Yes, No." This happens too much and gets a bit annoying. The writing is also very dynamic and fast-paced. In the supernatural parts, it focuses heavily on action, and everything ends up happening very quickly. This isn't exactly a bad thing, but the horror atmosphere could be better explored in these scenes. However, I understand that the game is still in early access, and these are all points that will be improved as development progresses. [b][u]In short: this game is incredible! The art and OST are beautiful, and the plot is deep and interesting, blending the life of a teenager with supernatural elements. I recommend this game, even in early access, to anyone interested. Take advantage of the lower price now and please support the developer, because I trust them![/u][/b] [hr][/hr] [h1]Belíssimo jogo que combina vida adolescente com sobrenatural com maestria [Eng and Pt-Br review][/h1] Eu sempre estou de olho em novels alternativas, é algo que curto muito! Quando vi a arte dessa VN eu na hora comprei ela, simplesmente amei o visual em escala de cinza pixelado e todo o seu dithering! Depois eu vi que era sobre horror e gay! Um prato cheio para mim, não podia pedir mais! Quanto ao jogo, eu simplesmente adoro ele! Primeiro devo falar que a OST tem o estilo perfeito, um rock alternativo estilos anos 90 - 2000, sem vocal e com aquelas guitarras gostosas! O enredo é bem direto ao ponto, basicamente sobre uma garota juntando dinheiro enquanto espera começarem as aulas na faculdade, mas algo sobrenatural toma conta da sua vida, ameaçando mesmo a cidade toda. Eu achei que o jogo fosse manter a mesma premissa o tempo todo, mas tudo avança muito rápido, a escrita é direto ao ponto sem enrolação, várias coisas acontecem e novos problemas surgem. E tudo isso intercalando as temáticas adolescentes e de sobrenatural de forma perfeitamente natural, todos bem interessantes. Não há momentos SOL vazios e focados em fan-service bobo, tudo é muito planejado e real, valorizo muito isso. Todos os personagens do jogo são bem desenvolvidos e interessantes, é como uma série de TV dos anos 90 com toque sobrenaturais, é uma leitura muito boa! Os dramas adolescentes não são vazios, são profundos e bem tratados e tudo é desenvolvido na velocidade certa, deixando lacunas para você pensar que depois sã reveladas e nada com drama forçado, tudo é natural e contado nas entrelinhas com maestria. Novamente, gostaria de elogiar a arte, é muito boa mesmo! Mas ao mesmo tempo, gostaria que tivesse mais CGs. O mesmo pode ser dito quanto a OST, enquanto é maravilhosa, eu gostaria que tivesse mais faixas pois acabam se repetindo demais. O jogo também conta com voice acting parcial, o que é legal, mas isso faz ele sofrer do "diálogo de Nintendo" onde o personagem tem uma fala e fala apenas: Ok, Yes, No. Isso acontece demais e fica um pouco irritante. A escrita também, como é bem dinâmica e rápida, nas partes de sobrenatural foca muito na ação e tudo acaba acontecendo muito rápido, o que não é exatamente um ponto ruim, mas o clima de terror podia ser melhor explorado nessas cenas. Mas entendo que o jogo ainda está em early acess e que esses pontos são todos pontos que serão melhorados com o avanço do desenvolvimento do jogo. [b][u]Resumindo: esse jogo é incrível! a arte e ost são lindos, o enredo é profundo e interessante casando bem a vida de um adolescente com elementos sobrenaturais. Recomendo esse jogo mesmo em early acess para todos os interessados, aproveitem o preço menor agora e ajudem o developer por favor, pois eu confio nele![/u][/b]
Interesting story and the story and things mess with your head, Music and atmosphere are good but you know and feel that strange things are going to happen, curious to see where it goes from here
Great game!! Love the art style. The characters feel like actual people and the story is enticing and leaves you wanting for more. 10/10.
I absolutely love this game and recommend it very much!! This story has everything: love, sapphic romance, both the horror of the supernatural and ordinary things like ♥♥♥♥♥♥ parents, grappling with abuse and the way it shapes you, and absolutely incredible art. everything, from the art to writing to music creates such an encompassing, suffocating atmosphere that reminded me so much of my own teen years experiencing The Horrors. Beck, Clara are so fascinating, they are inside my brain. And I relate to Margo so much that I at times need to pause and take a breather. Incredible writing (I will say it 10000 times yes) I really don't think I can put into words how much I love this game. I think about it so much. Thank you!!
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