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LIMBO vs Caliper 2

LIMBO and Caliper 2 both land in Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Indie games on Steam. LIMBO (2011) is 8 years older than Caliper 2 (2019). Caliper 2 is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than LIMBO (0.99 USD vs. 12.49 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose LIMBO

Choose LIMBO if you want an Action and Adventure game with Color Alternatives, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 12,690 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Caliper 2

Choose Caliper 2 if it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. Caliper 2 launched in 2019.

Both LIMBO and Caliper 2 sit in Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

Side-by-side comparison

LIMBO vs Caliper 2 — Steam metadata comparison
LIMBO — Steam game coverLIMBOCaliper 2 — Steam game coverCaliper 2
Released20112019
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureIndie
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price12.49 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews91.7% positive (12,690 reviews)5 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPlaydeadTort

Side by side

LIMBO vs Caliper 2 — FAQ

Should I play LIMBO or Caliper 2 first?
If you want chronology, LIMBO (2011) came out before Caliper 2 (2019). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are LIMBO and Caliper 2 similar?
They overlap on Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
Does LIMBO run on Steam Deck?
Yes — LIMBO is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Caliper 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
LIMBO vs Caliper 2 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run