Human Devolution vs Playdead's LIMBO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Human Devolution
Test your memory and reaction time with this simple yet challenging game. Numbers appear in sequence, and your goal is to tap them in the correct order. Compete against your own scores and see if you can outperform a chimpanzee's memory.
- Sequential number tapping
- Memory challenge
- Reaction time test
- Simple game rules
- Score comparison
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According to the experiment, the chimpanzee seems to be able to memorize nine number in 0.2 seconds. If the ancestor of man is a monkey, you should be able to do. This game rule is simple, and understood by the monkey. 1 through 9 appear numbers in order to press. Now let's challenge the chimpanzee!
Playdead's LIMBO
Embark on a captivating puzzle adventure in a dark, misty world. This award-winning indie game is renowned for its immersive atmosphere, haunting narrative, and ingenious puzzle design that will challenge and enthrall you.
- Captivating puzzle design
- Immersive sound and visuals
- Dark, misty environments
- Haunting narrative
- Critically acclaimed
- Award-winning indie adventure
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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. Apple Design Award Winner. 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 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)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Human Devolution at 100% against Playdead's LIMBO's 69%. Human Devolution also leads on price ($0.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Playdead's LIMBO's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 38 months) and chart position (#52 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Human Devolution costs $0.99 and Playdead's LIMBO $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Human Devolution ships an update every 38 months, Playdead's LIMBO every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Human Devolution | Playdead's LIMBO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (2.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 69.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #52 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | NagisaWorks, K.K. | Playdead |
Customer experience
Human Devolution
Playdead's LIMBO
Bugs and requests
Human Devolution
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Playdead's LIMBO
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on certain devices
- Sound issues or missing audio
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- More levels or a sequel
- Improved controls and responsiveness
- Difficulty options or hints
- Cloud save support across devices
In-app purchases
Human Devolution
No in-app purchases
Playdead's LIMBO
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Human Devolution free?
Is Playdead's LIMBO free?
Do Human Devolution or Playdead's LIMBO have ads?
Which is updated more often, Human Devolution or Playdead's LIMBO?
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