LIMBO vs Able Black
LIMBO and Able Black 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 5 years older than Able Black (2016). Able Black scores higher on Steam reviews (100% 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 LIMBO |  Able Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 12.49 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (12,690 reviews) | 100% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Playdead | Skot Leach |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- LIMBO (2011) is 5 years older than Able Black (2016).
- Able Black scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than LIMBO (91.7% positive).
- Able Black is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than LIMBO (0.99 USD vs. 12.49 USD).
- LIMBO is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Able Black has no Deck rating yet.
LIMBO vs Able Black — FAQ
- Should I play LIMBO or Able Black first?
- If you want chronology, LIMBO (2011) came out before Able Black (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 Able Black 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. Able Black doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.