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Limbo

Released July 21, 2010 on Switch, PC, PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Linux, Android, iOS, Mac, PS Vita and Xbox 360

About Limbo

Limbo is a side-view puzzle platformer released on July 21, 2010, by Playdead. It falls under the Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, and Indie genres, with Action and Horror themes. The game is designed for single player only, and players view the action from the side as they move through its scenes.

The game was developed and published by Playdead, with Microsoft Game Studios also listed as a publisher. It has been released on a wide range of systems, including PlayStation 3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Switch, PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation Vita, iOS, and Android. It carries an ESRB T (Teen) rating and a PEGI 16 rating.

Players control a young boy as he moves through a dark, unsettling setting. The tone is set by its black and white visuals and its focus on physical obstacles and tense encounters. Limbo is not part of a named series or franchise.

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Limbo FAQ

When did Limbo come out?

Limbo came out on July 21, 2010.

What platforms is Limbo on?

Limbo came out on Switch, PC, PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Linux, Android, iOS, Mac, PS Vita and Xbox 360.

Who made Limbo?

Limbo is developed by Playdead and published by Microsoft Game Studios and Playdead.

Is Limbo multiplayer?

No. Limbo is single player only.

What is Limbo rated?

Limbo is rated ESRB T (Teen) and PEGI 16.

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