Limbo

Limbo was developed by Playdead and was initially released as an Xbox 360 exclusive, but it ended up releasing on almost every modern system.  Limbo is a puzzle platformer that stands out with its black-and-white visuals and lack of ambient sounds that create an unsettling atmosphere.

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Platformer
Released
July 21, 2010
ESRB
T For Teen due to Animated Blood, Mild Violence
Developer(s)
Playdead
Publisher(s)
Playdead
Engine
Box2D

Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters Limbo.

Limbo is an award-winning indie adventure, critically acclaimed for its captivating puzzle design and immersive sound and visuals. Its dark, misty spaces and haunting narrative will stay with you forever.

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