LIMBO+ vs Lost in Play+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LIMBO+
Embark on a captivating puzzle adventure in a dark, misty world. This critically acclaimed indie game features immersive sound and visuals, with a haunting narrative that will stay with you.
- Captivating puzzle design
- Immersive sound and visuals
- Dark, misty environments
- Haunting narrative
- Award-winning indie adventure
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Limbo, the Apple Design Award winner, is now on Arcade. Playdead’s award-winning indie adventure is critically acclaimed for its captivating puzzle design and immersive sound and visuals. Its dark, misty spaces and haunting narrative will stay with you forever. What the press said: “Limbo is as close to perfect at what it does as a game can get.” Destructoid – 10/10 “The game is a masterpiece.” Giant Bomb – 5/5 “Limbo is genius. Freaky, weird genius. Disturbing, uncomfortable genius.” The Escapist – 5/5 “Dark, disturbing, yet eerily beautiful, Limbo is a world that deserves to be explored.” Joystiq – 5/5 Limbo is the winner of more than 100 awards, including: - Best Downloadable (Gameinformer) - Best Puzzle Game (Gamespot) - The Best Indie Game (Kotaku) - Digital Game of the Year (GameReactor) - Best Horror Game (IGN) - Best Visual Arts (Game Developers Choice Awards) - Technical Excellence (Independent Games Festival) - Adventure Game of the Year (D.I.C.E. Awards) - Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design (D.I.C.E. Awards)
Lost in Play+
Embark on an imaginative adventure as a brother and sister seeking to return home. Solve unique puzzles, interact with whimsical characters, and explore a world blending reality and fantasy. This interactive cartoon offers a nostalgic journey for all ages.
- Animated puzzle adventure
- Unique puzzles and mini-games
- Whimsical characters and creatures
- Hand-crafted animated style
- No dialogue, visual communication
- Family-friendly experience
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WINNER OF IPAD GAME OF THE YEAR 2023 & INNOVATION (APPLE DESIGN AWARD) 2024! Help a brother and sister on an uplifting epic adventure to find their way home. Solving puzzles, escaping a horned beast and meeting quirky goblins are just part of the journey! Lost in Play is a journey through childhood imagination with thoughtfully crafted puzzles and colorful characters. Play as a brother and sister duo on an adventure to find their way back home. Between reality and fantasy, the siblings explore the enchanted forest of a horned beast, start a rebellion in a goblin village, and help a team of frogs free a sword from a stone. PUZZLES & MYSTERY The bizarre and dreamlike world of Lost in Play is filled with mystery, unique puzzles, and mini-games. Challenge a pirate seagull to a game of clicking crabs, serve magical tea to a royal toad, and collect pieces to build a flying machine. Be a part of this modern point & click game that will reward your curiosity and leave you excited for the next piece of story. IMAGINATION COMES TO LIFE From what seems like a normal morning at home to a typical afternoon at the park, you'll soon find yourself on a whirlwind quest as you sneak into a goblin castle, explore ancient ruins, and soar atop a giant stork. Lost in Play takes you on a nostalgic roller-coaster! AN INTERACTIVE CARTOON With a hand-crafted style similar to animated shows from childhood, Lost in Play is a story meant for all. Whether you’re seeking wholesome delight or just a good time, the family can enjoy this story together. GAME FEATURES * A mysterious animated puzzle adventure. * Filled with magical and magnificent creatures. * Created with families in mind. Have your children watch you play! * No dialogue. Everything is communicated visually in a universal way. * Inspired by nostalgic TV shows. * Play cards with goblins, build a dragon, and teach a sheep how to fly. * Includes 30+ unique puzzles and mini-games. * Catch a derpy chicken. Maybe.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Lost in Play+ at 4.9 against LIMBO+'s 4.1. Lost in Play+ also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 51%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 25 months). LIMBO+'s advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lost in Play+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lost in Play+ has 9.6K ratings behind it against 335, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of LIMBO+'s written reviews are positive against 92% of Lost in Play+'s.
LIMBO+ ships an update every 25 months, Lost in Play+ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LIMBO+ | Lost in Play+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (335 ratings) | 4.9 (9.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | 92.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 335 | 9.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 792 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Playdead | Snapbreak Games |
Customer experience
LIMBO+
Lost in Play+
User reviews
LIMBO+
From 335 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent graphics and art style
- 🤯 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 👍 Atmospheric and immersive experience
- 🎮 Great with controller support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unresponsive and inconsistent controls
- 😞 Lack of tutorial or instructions
- 🤔 Unclear objectives and progression
- 🕷️ Disturbing and unsettling content
Lost in Play+
From 9.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Immersive and engaging
- 💡 Captures children's imagination
- 👍 Challenging but not frustrating puzzles
- 👍 Great art and visuals
Room to improve
- 🐛 Logging out issue after duck race
- 🐛 Pause button not working
Bugs and requests
LIMBO+
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezes or crashes on launch
- Compatibility issues on newer Mac hardware
- Achievements not working as expected
Requested features
3 requests- Add tutorial or in-game instructions
- Improve control responsiveness and precision
- Provide more guidance and feedback for players
Lost in Play+
Reported bugs
2 issues- Logging out issue after duck race
- Pause button not working
Requested features
2 requests- Longer game duration
- More story-based puzzle games on Apple Arcade
In-app purchases
LIMBO+
No in-app purchases
Lost in Play+
No in-app purchases
