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LIMBO

LIMBO

Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO

92%
Very Positive
DeveloperPlaydead
PublisherPlaydead
Release DateAug 2, 2011
$12.49
Peak Players27.5K
Metacritic88
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows · macOS
Action
Adventure
Indie
AI Review Summary

LIMBO is a landmark indie puzzle-platformer renowned for its haunting black-and-white aesthetic and minimalist, wordless storytelling. While it offers a deeply atmospheric and memorable experience, some players find the trial-and-error gameplay and deliberate movement speed to be frustrating hurdles.

Pros

  • Distinctive and haunting black-and-white art style that creates a powerful atmosphere.95%
  • Minimalist storytelling that effectively conveys a dark narrative without using dialogue.85%
  • Simple yet clever puzzle-platforming mechanics that remain engaging throughout.80%
  • Regarded as an essential and influential classic within the indie gaming genre.75%
  • Offers a short but impactful experience that stays with the player long after completion.70%

Cons

  • Heavy reliance on trial-and-error mechanics where death is often the only way to learn a puzzle.85%
  • Movement speed and controls can feel sluggish, clunky, or unresponsive to some players.70%
  • Certain puzzles require extremely tight timing that can be frustrating to execute.60%
  • Later game mechanics can feel less grounded and out of place compared to the initial setting.40%

Notable Mentions

  • Frequently cited as a must-play for fans of the developer's later title, Inside.
  • Noted for its challenging achievements that significantly increase the difficulty for completionists.
Confidence: 59%
Based on the 97 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 4, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
102
Peak · last 90 days
258
All-time peak
27.5K

Price

Current price
$12.49
Lowest tracked
$1.24since Mar 4, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
89%
All-time positive
92%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews62.0K
Positive: 57.2K (92%)Negative: 4.8K (8%)

4%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

9h

Avg Playtime at Review

92%

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