Limbo

Limbo

Platform • Puzzle • Adventure • Indie
2010

Limbo is an upcoming Platform/Puzzle/Adventure/Indie game releasing on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Linux. Scheduled to launch on July 21, 2010.

Developed by Playdead and published by Microsoft Game Studios, Playdead.

Release Date: 07/22/2010

Released
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Story

Limbo is a black and white puzzle-platforming adventure. Players take the role of a young boy traveling through an eerie and treacherous world in an attempt to discover the fate of his sister.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PlayStation 3PlayStation 4LinuxAndroidPC (Microsoft Windows)iOSMacPlayStation VitaXbox 360Xbox OneNintendo Switch

Genres

PlatformPuzzleAdventureIndie

Developer

  • Playdead

Publishers

  • Microsoft Game Studios
  • Playdead

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Side view

Ratings & Reviews

84%
Critic Score
10 reviews
81%
User Score
1461 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionHorror

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

gravitydeathchickencompilationsteambirdachievementstraps

Release Information

Primary Release Date

July 21, 2010

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PlayStation Vita

June 18, 2013
Japan
June 5, 2013
Europe
June 4, 2013
North America

PlayStation 3

January 20, 2011
Europe
August 4, 2011
Japan
July 19, 2011
North America

PlayStation 4

February 25, 2015
Europe
December 2, 2015
Japan
February 24, 2015
North America

Mac

August 2, 2011
Worldwide
November 30, 2011
Europe

Linux

August 2, 2011
Worldwide

Android

February 11, 2015
Worldwide

PC (Microsoft Windows)

August 2, 2011
Worldwide

Xbox 360

July 21, 2010
Worldwide

Xbox One

December 5, 2014
Worldwide

iOS

July 3, 2013
Worldwide

Nintendo Switch

June 28, 2018
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Limbo on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Limbo, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Limbo