Rank 01Games like LIMBO
- 31 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked LIMBO also play
The closest matches to LIMBO: INSIDE, Albert and Otto, Papo & Yo, Monochroma, and DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Puzzle-Platformer and Surreal, like LIMBO.
- $4.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2015
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Monochroma
Why this: Also Short and Puzzle-Platformer, like LIMBO.
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DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition
Why this: Also Short and Side Scroller, like LIMBO.
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Little Nightmares
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as LIMBO.
Rank 08 
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- Released: 2011
- Developer: Playdead
- Price: $12.49checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 92% of 12,690 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 88
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Art style is gorgeous
- Atmosphere is immersive
- Emotional weight
- Atmospheric
- Dark
- Grim
More games like LIMBO, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to LIMBO
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Somerville
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as LIMBO.
The Swapper
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with LIMBO.
Unravel
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Side Scroller, like LIMBO.
Gone Home
Why this: Shares environmental storytelling with LIMBO.
Planet of Lana
Why this: Shares platforming and puzzle solving with LIMBO.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below LIMBO at current Steam store prices.
Servant of the Lake
Why this: Shares environmental storytelling and puzzle solving with LIMBO.
White Shadows
Why this: Shares platforming and puzzle solving with LIMBO.
Tormenture
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with LIMBO.
Knock-knock
Why this: Also Surreal and Side Scroller, like LIMBO.
Iconoclasts
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Side Scroller, like LIMBO.
Bulb Boy
Why this: Also Short and Surreal, like LIMBO.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to LIMBO, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
NaissanceE
Why this: Shares platforming with LIMBO.
The Old Tree
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with LIMBO.
the static speaks my name
Why this: Also Short and Surreal, like LIMBO.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
INSIDE
Why this: Shares environmental storytelling with LIMBO.
DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition
Why this: Also Short and Side Scroller, like LIMBO.
Little Nightmares
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as LIMBO.
DARQ: Complete Edition
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Surreal, like LIMBO.
About LIMBO
The closest matches to LIMBO: INSIDE, Albert and Otto, Papo & Yo, Monochroma, and DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If LIMBO is your kind of game, the closest matches are INSIDE, Albert and Otto and Papo & Yo — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, dark and grim, and single out its environmental storytelling and hidden levels. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
LIMBO is a puzzle-platformer developed and published by Playdead, released in 2011. Players guide a boy through a stark, monochrome world on a journey to find his sister, using environmental storytelling, hidden levels, and precision platforming to progress. Reviewers highlight the game's atmospheric approach to puzzle-solving through trial-and-error, with players describing the experience as dark, grim, and unsettling. The game emphasizes careful observation and timing, rewarding players who piece together clues within its shadowy environments. LIMBO holds a 92% positive rating from over 12,600 Steam reviews and runs verified on Steam Deck at a price of $12.49.
About LIMBO: Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO
Is LIMBO worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 92% of 12,690 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 85% positive across 264 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $12.49 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 5 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 3 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Art style is gorgeous
- Atmosphere is immersive
- Emotional weight
- Puzzles are ingenious
People who play it also play: INSIDE, Albert and Otto, Papo & Yo
Mobile version
LIMBO is also on Google Play and App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No ads declared on Google Play (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- No in-app purchases declared on Google Play (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- No In-App Purchases listed on the App Store (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-11-04, source)
On our lists: Pay once, no in-app purchases
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Frequently asked about LIMBO
Can I run it?
Is LIMBO verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — LIMBO is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does LIMBO cost?
LIMBO is listed on Steam at 12.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to LIMBO?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside LIMBO are INSIDE, Albert and Otto, Papo & Yo.
Who developed LIMBO?
LIMBO was developed by Playdead.