Choose LIMBO
Choose LIMBO if you want an Action 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.
LIMBO vs Tulpa
LIMBO and Tulpa both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. LIMBO (2011) is 4 years older than Tulpa (2015). LIMBO scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Tulpa (70.6% 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 Tulpa
Choose Tulpa if it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tulpa launched in 2015.
Both LIMBO and Tulpa sit in Indie 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 |  Tulpa | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 12.49 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (12,690 reviews) | 70.6% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Playdead | Encryptique |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- LIMBO (2011) is 4 years older than Tulpa (2015).
- LIMBO scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Tulpa (70.6% positive).
- Tulpa is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than LIMBO (2.99 USD vs. 12.49 USD).
- LIMBO is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Tulpa has no Deck rating yet.
LIMBO vs Tulpa — FAQ
- Should I play LIMBO or Tulpa first?
- If you want chronology, LIMBO (2011) came out before Tulpa (2015). 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 Tulpa similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Does LIMBO run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — LIMBO is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Tulpa doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.