Should I play LIMBO or Alter World first?

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

LIMBO vs Alter World

LIMBO and Alter World 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 4 years older than Alter World (2015). LIMBO scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Alter World (77.3% 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 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 Alter World

Choose Alter World if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Alter World launched in 2015.

Both LIMBO and Alter World 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 Alter World — Steam metadata comparison
	LIMBO	Alter World
Released	2011	2015
Genres	Action, Indie, Adventure	Indie
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam Deck	Deck Verified	Unrated
Price	12.49 USD	4.99 USD
Steam reviews	91.7% positive (12,690 reviews)	77.3% positive (44 reviews)
Multiplayer	Single-player only	Single-player only
Developers	Playdead	Giorgi Abelashvili

Side by side

Both are Indie games on Steam.
LIMBO (2011) is 4 years older than Alter World (2015).
LIMBO scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Alter World (77.3% positive).
Alter World is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than LIMBO (4.99 USD vs. 12.49 USD).
LIMBO is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Alter World has no Deck rating yet.