Choose LIMBO
Choose LIMBO if you want the Color Alternatives, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 12,690 Steam reviews back the pick.
LIMBO vs Selma and the Wisp
LIMBO and Selma and the Wisp both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. LIMBO (2011) is 5 years older than Selma and the Wisp (2016). LIMBO scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Selma and the Wisp (61.5% 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 Selma and the Wisp
Choose Selma and the Wisp if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Selma and the Wisp launched in 2016.
Both LIMBO and Selma and the Wisp sit in Action, 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 |  Selma and the Wisp | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 12.49 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (12,690 reviews) | 61.5% positive (52 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Playdead | Toucan Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- LIMBO (2011) is 5 years older than Selma and the Wisp (2016).
- LIMBO scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Selma and the Wisp (61.5% positive).
- Selma and the Wisp is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than LIMBO (9.99 USD vs. 12.49 USD).
- LIMBO is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Selma and the Wisp has no Deck rating yet.
LIMBO vs Selma and the Wisp — FAQ
- Should I play LIMBO or Selma and the Wisp first?
- If you want chronology, LIMBO (2011) came out before Selma and the Wisp (2016). 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 Selma and the Wisp similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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. Selma and the Wisp doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.