Limbo Alternatives and Similar Games

Made by the same developers, Inside is on par if not better than Limbo. Find out the mysteries behind a sinister project as a red-clothed boy. With striking 2.5D environments, mistakes that lead to gruesome deaths and more physics-based puzzle-solving, Inside is an amazing and similar title you don’t want to miss out on. Short, but excellent.

Little Nightmares has you explore a vessel that makes you feel tiny, a place where everything is huge. Solve various puzzles and make your way past scary enemies in this 2.5D horror title. Just as mysterious as Limbo, but with visuals that superbly bring the dark areas to life.

Braid is a 2D puzzle-platformer that will melt your brain. As Tim, you’ll go through many worlds figuring out time-bending puzzles on your quest to save the princess. As an indie title it certainly was vastly different back in 2008, but despite its age, Braid is a timeless classic enjoyable to this day. It’s certainly a lot more challenging and colorful than Limbo, but if you love puzzle-solving, then this game’s unique use of time manipulation might be your cup of tea.

Expect more white than black in Never Alone, a game that takes place on snowy landscapes, with good reason too. It’s actually made together with Alaska Natives called Iñupiat, and is thus based on their traditional story. In Never Alone you play as Nuna and Fox exploring the Arctic trying to uncover what is causing a dangerous blizzard. Playable in single-player or local co-op, you’ll have to use both Nuna and Fox to solve a range of different puzzles, as one character does something the other can’t. With basically the same length as Limbo, Never Alone is a touching journey that might catch your attention.

Just like Limbo sports a distinct art style, so too does The Swapper, a 2D sci-fi puzzle-platformer where the dark environments are handcrafted using clay and various other materials to bring a detailed and unique look. Alongside visuals, the narrative and puzzles also take center stage. In this game you use a tool to create clones of yourself in order to reach areas you otherwise couldn’t.

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons has two brothers go on an adventure in search of a cure for their dying father. Despite there being 2 characters, this atmospheric title has you control both of them at once, having them work together to solve a range of puzzles. With analog sticks assigned for each brother and captivating narrative with diverse 3D areas to explore and boss battles to overcome, this game offers more puzzle-centered gameplay like Limbo, yet done in its own interesting and unique way. Even though Brothers is known as a single-player only title, the Switch version does actually include local co-op. So if you’re looking for a puzzle game to play with a friend, then you’ll definitely want to get the Switch version. Otherwise, playing it in single-player is also great and worth checking out.

Explore the deadly Memoria Island and find your best friend as J.J. Macfield, a girl who must endure immense pain to progress. This puzzle-platformer has you solve puzzles by hurting yourself in horrifying ways. It tackles a difficult theme not everyone may like, but if you’re looking for a title vastly different from most puzzle-platformers then you may want to check out this horror game.

Typoman has you play as a character made out of letters who solves puzzles using words. It’s a refreshing take on the 2D puzzle genre and with its short length is enjoyable from start to finish, and will certainly have you wanting more after completing it. The words you create affect the environment around you, and not only are the puzzles well-made, but the story is, too. If you ever wanted to play a game where words have more of an impact, then Typoman is the game you’re looking for.

Albert and Otto takes place in 1939 Germany in which you must find a girl by using both Albert and the girl’s bunny Otto to solve puzzles. Being a single-player only experience, you must control both characters and use them at what they do best to progress, but Albert can also pick up and carry Otto which opens up the possibility of using special moves such as levitation and more. Environments are mostly black & white with a red color used in various moments that further enhances the game’s art style. This dark 2D experience is short, but it’s a mixture of slow and fast-paced gameplay that you might enjoy.

Despite monochromatic visuals, Closure’s dark environments look very detailed. It’s a one-of-a-kind 2D puzzle-platformer where light is a crucial aspect of gameplay. Only areas that are lit exist, meaning that walking in the dark will make you fall. Usage of light orbs and spotlights is essential to reaching unlit areas and moving objects. If you’re looking for a unique and clever puzzle game then Closure is absolutely a blast.

FAR: Lone Sails is an atmospheric adventure where you explore a desolate world using a huge ship-like vehicle. Witness the remains of a dying civilization as you face harsh weather conditions and keep your upgradeable vessel going. The puzzles are simple and the length is that of Limbo, but the journey is immersive and fantastic. The game’s great soundtrack further adds to the empty atmosphere presented by its 2.5D visuals and areas. A sense of mystery and eeriness remains constant throughout the whole game. So if you’re looking for something with those attributes, then FAR: Lone Sails is an excellent choice.