10 Mind-Bending Video Games That Will RUIN You
4. Superliminal (2019)
A cross between Portal and The Stanley Parable, Superliminal sees the unnamed protagonist become lost within their own dreams when an experimental dream therapy goes wrong. Guided by the soothing voice of the doctor in charge alongside the cynical AI construct overseeing the simulation, players navigate a series of surreal puzzles that operate on dream logic as they search for a way out.
Whether it's using forced perspective to alter the size of objects or spotting details cleverly hidden in the background, everything about this game is designed to get players to rethink how they see the world around them. The levels become increasingly stranger as the protagonist delves deeper into their subconscious, bending and changing around them in a way that makes Control's Oldest House look logical by comparison.
What starts as simple puzzles that require players to place blocks on switches soon becomes more elaborate dreamscapes full of misleading dead ends, visual trickery, and unexpected surprises that ensure players never know what to expect next.
Combined with smart gags, slick art design, and a poignant exploration of dreams, Superliminal is one of the most fascinating titles to emerge in recent years.