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7 Games like Limbo on Mobile that you should try

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We filtered the 39 games similar to Limbo down to the 7 that fit the “Mobile” category. Inmost, INSIDE and Little Nightmares top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Limbo.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
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DarkNarrativeSolo
Year 2010Dev Playdead

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Within the “Mobile” category, the closest game to Limbo is Inmost — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. INSIDE and Little Nightmares follow close behind.

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The best games like Limbo on Mobile

7 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Limbo. Each one has been evaluated across 9 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Inmost

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Closest overall match
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkHorror2D
Year 2019Dev Hidden Layer Games · Chucklefish GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

It shares the essentials of what Limbo does: strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals: pixel art.

Released 9 years after Limbo.

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INSIDE

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Closest on visuals
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkHorror2D
Year 2016Dev PlaydeadPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Limbo does: strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. It sets itself apart with melee combat and a sci-fi setting.

Same studio: Playdead.

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Little Nightmares

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Little Nightmares
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkHorror2D
Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

It meets Limbo on strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Released 7 years after Limbo.

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Psychonauts

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PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkMeleeExploration
Year 2005Dev Double Fine Productions · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Held in common with Limbo: strong narrative focus and single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings a third-person camera.

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Shadow Bug

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Shadow Bug
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrative2DMelee
Year 2016Dev Muro Studios · Muro Studios OyPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

Held in common with Limbo: strong narrative focus, single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on tone: this one brings melee combat.

Released 6 years after Limbo.

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GRIS

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PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrative2DRelaxingCasual
Year 2018Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

With Limbo it shares strong narrative focus, single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in tone — its own ground is a relaxing pace.

Released 8 years after Limbo.

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Jet Set Radio

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Jet Set Radio
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeMeleeThird Person
Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

On paper it is what Limbo is — strong narrative focus and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is a third-person camera.

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