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

LIMBO is a puzzle-platformer, indie and puzzle game developed and published by Playdead.
Released on August 02nd 2011 is available on Windows and MacOS in 14 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Portugal, Spanish - Spain, Traditional Chinese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Turkish.

It has received 57,284 reviews of which 53,043 were positive and 4,241 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 0.88€ on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified LIMBO into these genres:

Puzzle-Platformer Indie Puzzle Platformer Dark Atmospheric 2D Adventure Singleplayer Horror Surreal Short Side Scroller Difficult Minimalist Physics Action Cinematic Casual Controller

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7
  • Processor: 2 GHz
  • Memory: 512MB
  • Hard Disk Space: 150MB
  • Video Card: 5 years or younger. Integrated graphics and very low budget cards may not work. Shader Model 3.0 required
  • DirectX®: 9.0c
MacOS
Mavericks 10.9 or later required.

Supported models:
  • iMac (Mid 2007 or later)
  • MacBook (Aluminum, Late 2008 or later)
  • MacBook Air (Late 2008 or later)
  • MacBook Pro (Mid 2007 or later)
  • Mac Mini (Early 2009 or later)
  • Mac Pro (Early 2008 or later)

User reviews & Ratings

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March 2025
How can something so monotonous, lack luster, dialogue or monologue void art piece be so gripping that it sucks you in and makes sure you encompass the meaning of circle of life to its core? I do not know. But what I do know for sure is that the simple story telling, the orgasmic audio, the simplicity of the gameplay, the complexity of the puzzles in progression, the variety encoded within this small package makes this game so special. The gameplay time is about an hour or a bit more per run if you know what you are doing, but will definitely take you a lot more if you are doing a first blind playthrough, which I recommend you do. The thing with this game is that all the puzzles have one and only solution to progress your run, severely limiting creative freedom to make your own viable solution. This serves as both strong and weak points of the game. Nonetheless I highly recommend this short & beautiful game.
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Jan. 2025
Limbo is a timeless indie masterpiece that redefined the puzzle-platformer genre with its minimalist yet deeply atmospheric approach. Developed by Playdead, the game immerses players in a haunting monochromatic world filled with mystery and danger. The striking black-and-white visuals, combined with a chillingly minimalist sound design, create an eerie and unsettling atmosphere that grips you from start to finish. The puzzles are clever, intuitive, and seamlessly tied to the environment, offering just the right balance of challenge and satisfaction. What makes Limbo stand out is its ability to tell a profound, thought-provoking story without a single word of dialogue. Its themes of survival, loss, and exploration resonate deeply, making it more than just a game, it's an experience. For fans of atmospheric and emotionally driven games, Limbo is an absolute must-play. Its influence on the indie game scene is undeniable, and its haunting world will stay with you long after you’ve reached the end.
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Dec. 2024
Limbo is a fantastic puzzle-platformer with a dark, eerie atmosphere that pulls you in right from the start. The puzzles are well-designed, challenging, and satisfying to solve. The minimalist graphics and haunting sound design perfectly complement the game’s tone, making it a unique and immersive experience. A must-play for fans of the genre. 9/10.
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Dec. 2024
Played the game a few years ago and finally decided to come back and get the last achievement recently. The first run may take a few hours and experienced players can finish within a hour. Overall a good indie and recommended to play. To complete the game in one sitting with no more than 5 deaths is not easy but very doable after some practice. It’s essential to know how to solve each puzzle quickly and save death counts for those areas require accurate timings. Using chapter select to practise difficult areas can be very helpful.
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Aug. 2024
---{Story}--- ☐ Doesnt have (Not counting historical stuff) ☐ Something isnt nothing I guess ☑️ Not greatly told ☐ Average ☐ Good ☐ Lovely ☐ Will make you cry or smile a lot ---{Gameplay}--- ☐ Try not to get addicted ☑️ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Nothing special ☐ Ehh ☐ Bad ☐ Just dont ---{ Grind }--- ☑️ Nothing ☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks ☐ Isn't necessary to progress ☐ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ Insanity ---{Graphics}--- ☐ You forget reality ☐ Masterpiece ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☑️ Decent ☐ Will do ☐ Bad ☐ Awful ☐ Pixel art ---{Audio}--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☑️ Decent ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ Earrape ---{Audience}--- ☐ Kids ☑️ Teens ☑️ Adults ☐ Everyone ---{PC Requirements}--- ☑️ Check if you can run paint ☐ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{Difficulity}--- ☐ Just press a bunch of buttons ☐ Easy ☑️ Significant brain usage ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☐ Not so easy ☐ Difficult ☐ Dark Souls ---{Game Time}--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of tea ☑️ Short ☐ Average ☐ Long ☐ Depends on you ☐ Endless ---{Price}--- ☐ Just buy it ☑️ Worth the price ☑️ Wait for sale ☐ Maybe if you have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ Dont throw money into a rubbish bin ---{Bugs}--- ☑️ Never had any ☐ Minor bugs ☐ Few bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ Ruining the game ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☑️ 7 ☐ 8 ☐ 9 ☐ 10
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Frequently Asked Questions

LIMBO is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam.

LIMBO is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 9.99€ on Steam.

LIMBO received 53,043 positive votes out of a total of 57,284 achieving an impressive rating of 9.10.
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LIMBO was developed and published by Playdead.

LIMBO is playable and fully supported on Windows.

LIMBO is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

LIMBO is not playable on Linux.

LIMBO is a single-player game.

LIMBO does not currently offer any DLC.

LIMBO does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

LIMBO supports Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet and Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

LIMBO is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for LIMBO.

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LIMBO
9.99€ -92% 9.99€ 0.88€
9.1
53,043
4,241
Game modes
Features
Online players
66
Developer
Playdead
Publisher
Playdead
Release 02 Aug 2011
Platforms
Remote Play
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