Choose LIMBO
Choose LIMBO if you want an Action game with Color Alternatives, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 12,690 Steam reviews back the pick.
LIMBO vs FRACTER
LIMBO and FRACTER both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. LIMBO (2011) is 8 years older than FRACTER (2019). LIMBO scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than FRACTER (76.9% 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 FRACTER
Choose FRACTER if it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. FRACTER launched in 2019.
Both LIMBO and FRACTER sit in 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 |  FRACTER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 12.49 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (12,690 reviews) | 76.9% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Playdead | 4L GAMES LTD. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- LIMBO (2011) is 8 years older than FRACTER (2019).
- LIMBO scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than FRACTER (76.9% positive).
- FRACTER is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than LIMBO (6.99 USD vs. 12.49 USD).
- LIMBO is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; FRACTER has no Deck rating yet.
LIMBO vs FRACTER — FAQ
- Should I play LIMBO or FRACTER first?
- If you want chronology, LIMBO (2011) came out before FRACTER (2019). 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 FRACTER similar?
- They overlap on 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. FRACTER doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.