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LIMBO vs OVIVO

LIMBO and OVIVO 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 6 years older than OVIVO (2017). LIMBO scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than OVIVO (88.5% 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 LIMBO

Choose LIMBO if you want the Color Alternatives, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.7% positive across 12,690 reviews.

Choose OVIVO

Choose OVIVO if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. OVIVO launched in 2017.

Both LIMBO and OVIVO 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 vs OVIVO — Steam metadata comparison
LIMBO — Steam game coverLIMBOOVIVO — Steam game coverOVIVO
Released20112017
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price12.49 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews91.7% positive (12,690 reviews)88.5% positive (174 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPlaydeadIzHard

Side by side

LIMBO vs OVIVO — FAQ

Which is better, LIMBO or OVIVO?
On Steam reviews LIMBO scores higher (91.7% positive) than OVIVO (88.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, LIMBO is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play LIMBO or OVIVO first?
If you want chronology, LIMBO (2011) came out before OVIVO (2017). 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 OVIVO 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. OVIVO doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
LIMBO vs OVIVO — Verdict (2026) · imho.run