Choose Depths of Limbo
Choose Depths of Limbo if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Depths of Limbo launched in 2017.
Depths of Limbo vs Circus Interstellar
Depths of Limbo and Circus Interstellar 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. Depths of Limbo (2017) is 1 year older than Circus Interstellar (2018). Depths of Limbo is free; Circus Interstellar is paid (9.99 USD). 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 Circus Interstellar
Choose Circus Interstellar if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Circus Interstellar launched in 2018.
Both Depths of Limbo and Circus Interstellar sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Depths of Limbo |  Circus Interstellar | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.3% positive (30 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Evgiz | Ettinsoft |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Depths of Limbo (2017) is 1 year older than Circus Interstellar (2018).
- Depths of Limbo is free; Circus Interstellar is paid (9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Depths of Limbo vs Circus Interstellar — FAQ
- Should I play Depths of Limbo or Circus Interstellar first?
- If you want chronology, Depths of Limbo (2017) came out before Circus Interstellar (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 Depths of Limbo and Circus Interstellar 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.
- Do both Depths of Limbo and Circus Interstellar have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Depths of Limbo ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Circus Interstellar ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Depths of Limbo free?
- Yes — Depths of Limbo is a free-to-play Steam title. Circus Interstellar is paid (9.99 USD).