Choose LIMBO
Choose LIMBO if you want an Indie game with Color Alternatives, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. 12,690 Steam reviews back the pick.
LIMBO vs Nothing
LIMBO and Nothing both land in Action, Adventure 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 share Action, Adventure on Steam. LIMBO (2011) is 13 years older than Nothing (2024). Nothing scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than LIMBO (91.7% positive). 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 Nothing
Choose Nothing if you want a Casual and Racing experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.6% positive across 147 reviews.
Both LIMBO and Nothing sit in Action and Adventure 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 |  Nothing | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 12.49 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (12,690 reviews) | 94.6% positive (147 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Playdead | Pixelatto |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- LIMBO (2011) is 13 years older than Nothing (2024).
- Nothing scores higher on Steam reviews (94.6% positive) than LIMBO (91.7% positive).
- Nothing is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than LIMBO (0.99 USD vs. 12.49 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
LIMBO vs Nothing — FAQ
- Which is better, LIMBO or Nothing?
- On Steam reviews Nothing scores higher (94.6% positive) than LIMBO (91.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Nothing is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play LIMBO or Nothing first?
- If you want chronology, LIMBO (2011) came out before Nothing (2024). 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 Nothing similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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.
- Do LIMBO and Nothing both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.