Overview

The Liminal Cleaner - The Pools is a casual simulation game from solo developer and publisher NomadMarv, released on November 13, 2026. It blends hands-on cleaning with exploration across a large, interconnected liminal world.

You wake up in the Pool Rooms with no memory of how you arrived, and most of your equipment is missing. To move forward, you search the pools, recover your tools, and scrub down the neglected spaces you pass through.

Highlights

  • A cleaning toolkit of mop, sponge, feather duster, and cleaning solution, each suited to different kinds of dirt and stains.
  • Exploration-driven progression: recovering lost equipment and opening routes through an interconnected liminal environment.
  • Finishing an area visibly changes the rooms rather than simply filling a progress bar.

The pace is deliberately unhurried. There is no timer pushing you forward, but the game rewards careful observation, since some stains need the right tool or an extra step before they come clean.

That mix of methodical tidying and quiet wandering gives the experience its own rhythm.

Who It's For

This one suits players who enjoy relaxed simulation loops, liminal-space atmosphere, and puzzle-flavored exploration more than action. The Steam page notes stylized pixel-art bloodstains and biological residue, along with occasional unsettling imagery, mild horror sequences, and jump scares, so those sensitive to spooky moments should keep that in mind.

It is single-player, supports keyboard-only play, and offers a wide spread of interface languages.

Game Info

  • Developer / Publisher: NomadMarv
  • Release: November 13, 2026
  • Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
  • Tags: Simulation, Adventure, Puzzle, Exploration, Immersive Sim
  • Modes: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Custom Volume Controls
  • Pricing: paid title with an active discount; check the latest Steam listing for current details