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.
LIMBO vs DERE EVIL EXE
LIMBO and DERE EVIL EXE 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 7 years older than DERE EVIL EXE (2018). LIMBO scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than DERE EVIL EXE (83.3% 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 DERE EVIL EXE
Choose DERE EVIL EXE if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. DERE EVIL EXE launched in 2018.
Both LIMBO and DERE EVIL EXE 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 |  DERE EVIL EXE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 12.49 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (12,690 reviews) | 83.3% positive (138 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Playdead | Darius Immanuel Guerrero |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- LIMBO (2011) is 7 years older than DERE EVIL EXE (2018).
- LIMBO scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than DERE EVIL EXE (83.3% positive).
- DERE EVIL EXE is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than LIMBO (2.99 USD vs. 12.49 USD).
- LIMBO is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; DERE EVIL EXE has no Deck rating yet.
LIMBO vs DERE EVIL EXE — FAQ
- Which is better, LIMBO or DERE EVIL EXE?
- On Steam reviews LIMBO scores higher (91.7% positive) than DERE EVIL EXE (83.3% 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 DERE EVIL EXE first?
- If you want chronology, LIMBO (2011) came out before DERE EVIL EXE (2018). 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 DERE EVIL EXE 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. DERE EVIL EXE doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.