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LIMBO vs Crate Knight

LIMBO and Crate Knight 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 11 years older than Crate Knight (2022). Crate Knight 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 Crate Knight

Choose Crate Knight if you want a Casual and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. Crate Knight launched in 2022.

Both LIMBO and Crate Knight 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 Crate Knight — Steam metadata comparison
LIMBO — Steam game coverLIMBOCrate Knight — Steam game coverCrate Knight
Released20112022
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureIndie, Casual, Early Access
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price12.49 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews91.7% positive (12,690 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPlaydeadLost Tales

Side by side

LIMBO vs Crate Knight — FAQ

Should I play LIMBO or Crate Knight first?
If you want chronology, LIMBO (2011) came out before Crate Knight (2022). 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 Crate Knight 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. Crate Knight doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
LIMBO vs Crate Knight — Verdict (2026) · imho.run