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D'LIRIUM

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

Should you play it?

An experimental 2D-shooter with the elements of a horror game. D'lirium brings together some mechanics back from 90s classics. Non-linear levels, search for the keys, violence and a lot of other things. Including the colourful ponies.

What works

  • Challenging and satisfying combat mechanics
  • Strong horror atmosphere and sound design
  • Multiple endings and replayability
  • Customization and mod support
  • Affordable price

Things to keep in mind

  • Weak and confusing story
  • Short game length
  • Some control and ui issues
  • Limited enemy variety
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation

  • Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition

  • Lunavania

  • ScourgeBringer

  • FOUNTAINS

  • Lovecraft's Untold Stories

More relaxing

Games that feels like D'LIRIUM but with a more relaxing feel

  • Turbo Kid

  • Crown Trick

  • Dynamite Jack

  • Bloody Hell

  • Voidwrought

  • Hyper Light Drifter

Less expressive

Games that feels like D'LIRIUM but with less self-expression and customization

  • The Way

  • BUTCHER

  • Endoparasitic 2

  • Skautfold: Shrouded in Sanity

  • CARRION

  • DOOMBLADE

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D'LIRIUM: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026