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 Wickling
LIMBO and Wickling 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 15 years older than Wickling (2026). LIMBO is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Wickling has no Deck rating yet. 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 Wickling
Choose Wickling if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Wickling launched in 2026.
Both LIMBO and Wickling sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Keyboard Only Option, 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 |  Wickling | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 12.49 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (12,690 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Playdead | Grey Line Interactive LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- LIMBO (2011) is 15 years older than Wickling (2026).
- LIMBO is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Wickling has no Deck rating yet.
LIMBO vs Wickling — FAQ
- Should I play LIMBO or Wickling first?
- If you want chronology, LIMBO (2011) came out before Wickling (2026). 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 Wickling 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. Wickling doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.