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LIMBO vs Hook Only

LIMBO and Hook Only 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 10 years older than Hook Only (2021). Hook Only is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than LIMBO (1.46 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 Hook Only

Choose Hook Only if it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hook Only launched in 2021.

Both LIMBO and Hook Only 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 Hook Only — Steam metadata comparison
LIMBO — Steam game coverLIMBOHook Only — Steam game coverHook Only
Released20112021
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureIndie
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price12.49 USD1.46 USD
Steam reviews91.7% positive (12,690 reviews)5 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPlaydeadCapsuleCollapse

Side by side

LIMBO vs Hook Only — FAQ

Should I play LIMBO or Hook Only first?
If you want chronology, LIMBO (2011) came out before Hook Only (2021). 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 Hook Only 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. Hook Only doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
LIMBO vs Hook Only — Verdict (2026) · imho.run