Should I play LIMBO or Gravity Balls first?

If you want chronology, LIMBO (2011) came out before Gravity Balls (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 Gravity Balls 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. Gravity Balls doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.

LIMBO vs Gravity Balls

LIMBO and Gravity Balls 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 Gravity Balls (2019). Gravity Balls 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 Gravity Balls

Choose Gravity Balls if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gravity Balls launched in 2019.

Both LIMBO and Gravity Balls 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.

LIMBO vs Gravity Balls — Steam metadata comparison
	LIMBO	Gravity Balls
Released	2011	2019
Genres	Action, Indie, Adventure	Strategy, Indie, Casual
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Verified	Unrated
Price	12.49 USD	0.99 USD
Steam reviews	91.7% positive (12,690 reviews)	1 reviews
Multiplayer	Single-player only	Single-player only
Developers	Playdead	Max Grindebäck

Side by side

Both are Indie games on Steam.
LIMBO (2011) is 8 years older than Gravity Balls (2019).
Gravity Balls is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than LIMBO (0.99 USD vs. 12.49 USD).
LIMBO is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Gravity Balls has no Deck rating yet.