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Limbo

A Platform game by Playdead, released in 2010

84/100🔴Niche / Inactive🏆Proton PlatinumPlayStation 3PlayStation 4Linux

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.

Single player

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Limbo Download Size

The official download size for Limbo is 4 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.24 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

4GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.24USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

5 mins

Is Limbo Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
47Players Online

There are currently 47 people playing Limbo, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 56.4
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Limbo save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Limbo\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/Limbo/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/Limbo/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Limbo Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🏆 Proton Platinum

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Limbo, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: High (Many Reports)
See 63 user configs ↗

Can I Run Limbo?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

Limbo has modest requirements. Most gaming PCs from the last 5 years should handle it.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 10 or later
  • ⚡
    CPU2 GHz
  • 🧠
    RAM4GB
Download Size
4 GBSmall

Is Limbo Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

84
Rated 84 out of 100
Generally Favorable10 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 10 critic reviews, Limbo has received generally positive feedback. With a solid score of 84, it stands out as a strong entry in the platform category, though it may have minor flaws.

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