Comparison

Labyrinth 2 vs Playdead's LIMBO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Labyrinth 2

Navigate challenging mazes using tilt controls, featuring a variety of new game elements. Create and share your own levels, or download and play creations from other users. Enjoy multiplayer modes and track your progress with awards.

Highlights
  • Tilt-based maze navigation
  • New game elements (cannons, magnets, lasers)
  • Custom level editor
  • Community level sharing
  • Up to 4-player multiplayer
  • Ghost ball for personal bests
  • Achievement awards
Features
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See video trailer here: http://trailer.labyrinth2.com "Labyrinth 2 is one of the absolutely very best games in the App Store. I didn’t know Labyrinth could be this deluxe, fun, challenging, easy, and addicting. Illusion Labs gives you absolutely everything with great levels already made, a level editor, local multiplayer, and access to a potentially limitless supply of more levels." - App Advice "If you've enjoyed labyrinth games in the past, Labyrinth 2 is a must-own." - Touch Arcade "It looks and plays like the real thing, with just the right number of additional features to elevate it high above the physical toy." - Pocket Gamer --------------------------------------------- The creators of the original iPhone Labyrinth game bring you Labyrinth 2 - the groundbreaking game taken to the next level. - New game elements: Cannons, Bumpers, Multiple balls, Doors, Magnets, Fans, Resizers, Merry-Go-Rounds, Duplicators, Lasers and more... - Create your own levels and share them instantly with your friends and the world - Download and rate levels created by the community - Up to 4 player multiplayer over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth - Compete against yourself with a ghost ball showing your best run - Awards for your achievements Follow @illusionlabs on Twitter Like us at www.facebook.com/illusionlabs1

About

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.

Highlights
  • Captivating puzzle design
  • Immersive sound and visuals
  • Dark, misty environments
  • Haunting narrative
  • Critically acclaimed
  • Award-winning indie adventure
Features
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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)

Screenshots

Labyrinth 24 screens
Playdead's LIMBO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Playdead's LIMBO at 2.7K against Labyrinth 2's 47. Playdead's LIMBO also leads on price ($3.99 vs $4.99). Labyrinth 2's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Labyrinth 2 costs $4.99 and Playdead's LIMBO $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Labyrinth 2 against 4.6 for Playdead's LIMBO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Playdead's LIMBO has 2.7K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Labyrinth 2's written reviews are positive against 69% of Playdead's LIMBO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Labyrinth 2 ships an update every 2 months, Playdead's LIMBO every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Labyrinth 2 versus Playdead's LIMBO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLabyrinth 2Playdead's LIMBO
Price$4.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.6 (47 ratings)4.6 (2.7K ratings)
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews — better69.3% of reviews
Number of ratings472.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#123#42 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB135 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIllusion LabsPlaydead

Customer experience

Labyrinth 2

All ratings47 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews379 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral6.9%
Negative11.1%

Playdead's LIMBO

All ratings2,656 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews433 reviews
Positive69.3%
Neutral9.7%
Negative21.0%

User reviews

Labyrinth 2

From 47 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Addictive and challenging
  • 💡 Excellent level editor
  • 👍 Tons of user-created levels
  • 👍 Customizable ball colors

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🔒 Lack of cloud sync for levels
  • 👎 Some levels are too difficult

Playdead's LIMBO

From 2.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Excellent game
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and atmosphere
  • 🧠 Challenging puzzles
  • 🤖 Unique and immersive gameplay
  • 💰 Worth the money

Room to improve

  • 🕹️ Frustrating controls
  • 🕷️ Disturbing/creepy content
  • 🕰️ Puzzles too difficult at times
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🧭 Unsatisfying ending

Bugs and requests

Labyrinth 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Calibration issues causing control problems
  • Disappearing ball glitch in certain levels
  • Levels not saving progress properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Online leaderboards and rankings
  • Ability to create levels on mobile devices
  • More themes and visual customization options
  • Improved level search and organization

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

None

Labyrinth 2

No in-app purchases

None

Playdead's LIMBO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Labyrinth 2 free?
Labyrinth 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Playdead's LIMBO free?
Playdead's LIMBO costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Labyrinth 2 or Playdead's LIMBO?
Labyrinth 2 and Playdead's LIMBO are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 47 and 2.7K ratings respectively.
Do Labyrinth 2 or Playdead's LIMBO have ads?
Neither Labyrinth 2 nor Playdead's LIMBO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Labyrinth 2 or Playdead's LIMBO?
Labyrinth 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Playdead's LIMBO every 3 months. Most recently, Labyrinth 2 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Playdead's LIMBO on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Labyrinth 2 or Playdead's LIMBO?
Labyrinth 2 currently peaks at #123 in the App Store charts, and Playdead's LIMBO at #42. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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