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 BlackEye
LIMBO and BlackEye 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 BlackEye (2017). LIMBO scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than BlackEye (76.3% 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 BlackEye
Choose BlackEye if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. BlackEye launched in 2017.
Both LIMBO and BlackEye 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 |  BlackEye | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 12.49 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (12,690 reviews) | 76.3% positive (38 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Playdead | Dnovel |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- LIMBO (2011) is 6 years older than BlackEye (2017).
- LIMBO scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than BlackEye (76.3% positive).
- BlackEye is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than LIMBO (4.99 USD vs. 12.49 USD).
- LIMBO is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; BlackEye has no Deck rating yet.
LIMBO vs BlackEye — FAQ
- Should I play LIMBO or BlackEye first?
- If you want chronology, LIMBO (2011) came out before BlackEye (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 BlackEye 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. BlackEye doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.