LIMBO

Buy92%

Very Positive · 62k player reviews · High confidence

Yes, worth buying.

Steam Deck Verified
  • Windows
  • macOS

Playdead · Puzzle Platformer · Aug 2, 2011

Player review score
92%
Very Positive
Price
$12.49
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
13
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
14
Full audio0 of 14
Subtitles0 of 14

Should I buy LIMBO?

Buy it if you like
  • Gameplay: 71 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Story: 62 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 58 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • No recurring complaint surfaced in 300 sampled reviews

Based on 62k player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
86% of themes are praise14% are divided0% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
71 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Whether it's a giant spider, a falling boulder, or a hidden pit of spikes, the game keeps you on your toes.Minimalist Controls: The beauty of the gameplay is its simplicity.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
62 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
If you enjoy puzzle-platformers with a mysterious story and unforgettable atmosphere, this is an absolute must-play.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
58 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
You only have a couple of buttons to worry about, making the focus entirely on your surroundings and logic.Pros & ConsPROS:Incredible Art Style: The black-and-white, film-noir aesthetic is iconic.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
41 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The use of light and shadow creates a tension that most big-budget horror games can't match.Immersive Sound Design: There’s no traditional music.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
30 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The puzzles are quite fun and the difficulty increases proportionately over time.
Controls
Players who bring up Controls mostly praise it.
3 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Having played with a keyboard and controller, I found the controller more comfortable to operate, especially since the Jump and Up buttons are bound to the same button on the keyboard but are separate inputs on the controller.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Gameplay71 reviews
Story62 reviews
Graphics58 reviews
Audio41 reviews
Difficulty30 reviews
Controls3 reviews
Divided opinion
Steam Deck
100% still recommend
Players complain

No recurring complaints in this sample.

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Color Alternatives
  • Family Sharing
  • Keyboard Only Option
  • Playable without Timed Input
  • Remote Play on Phone
  • Remote Play on TV
  • Remote Play on Tablet
  • Steam Achievements

Platforms

  • Windows
  • macOS

Valve device support

Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$12.49

The lowest we've tracked is $1.24.

6 points recordedtoday · $12.49

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