Comparison

Vector Classic 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

Vector Classic

Experience a thrilling arcade-style game where you embody a free runner escaping a totalitarian regime. Utilize parkour-inspired moves to navigate rooftops and evade capture. With intuitive controls and challenging levels, this game offers an exciting chase.

Highlights
  • Parkour-inspired action gameplay
  • Arcade-style chase mechanics
  • Intuitive controls
  • Sophisticated level designs
  • Over 40 challenging levels
  • Lifelike parkour animations
Features
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The best parkour-inspired action game is now available! Vector lets you break free and run! Don't get caught! Vector is an exciting, arcade-style game featuring you as the exceptional free runner who won’t be held down by the system. The game opens with a view into a totalitarian world where freedom and individually is nothing more than a distant dream. But the heart of a freerunner is strong, and you soon break free. Run, vault, slide and climb using extraordinary techniques based on the urban ninja sport of Parkour all while being chased by “Big Brother” who’s sole purpose is to capture you and bring you back. Inspired by the practice and principles of Parkour, Vector’s intuitive controls please players of all levels, and sophisticated level designs challenge the most demanding players with fast-paced timing puzzles as the traceur “flows” over the dystopian rooftops. Game Features: - Arcade gameplay from the makers of the Shadow Fight games - Astoundingly lifelike Parkour-inspired moves made possible by Cascadeur animation tools - 40+ challenging levels - Quick to learn, challenging to master The Press Loves Vector: “The way Vector mimics the movements of real-life parkour practitioners is quite impressive... I can’t wait to be entrapped in Vector’s promising mix of direction and magnitude.” (appadvice.com) “Vector is thrilling, rich in variety and it reminds us of Stick Run, but offers much more elaborate animations.” (fbgamer.de) "The only cool way to run from all your problems." (Gamezebo.com)

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

Vector Classic4 screens
Playdead's LIMBO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Playdead's LIMBO at none against Vector Classic's 10. Playdead's LIMBO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (69% vs 55%). Vector Classic's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

Vector Classic costs $0.99 and Playdead's LIMBO $3.99 up front. Vector Classic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Playdead's LIMBO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vector Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 2.7K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Vector Classic's written reviews are positive against 69% of Playdead's LIMBO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vector Classic ships an update every 4 months, Playdead's LIMBO every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Vector Classic versus Playdead's LIMBO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVector ClassicPlaydead's LIMBO
Price$0.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.9 (2.8K ratings) — better4.6 (2.7K ratings)
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews69.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.8K — better2.7K
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#6 — better#52
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size237 MB135 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperNekki LimitedPlaydead

Customer experience

Vector Classic

All ratings2,848 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews1,303 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral5.8%
Negative39.0%

Playdead's LIMBO

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

User reviews

Vector Classic

From 2.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Nostalgic and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Stylish visuals and smooth animations
  • 🏃‍♂️ Thrilling parkour experience
  • 💯 Best mobile parkour game

Room to improve

  • 🕹️ Unresponsive controls
  • 🔍 Difficult to complete levels perfectly
  • 💰 Ads in a paid game
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

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

Vector Classic

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes on launch or during loading
  • Trick activation not working as expected
  • Levels not loading or progressing properly
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Checkpoint system to avoid restarting levels
  • Endless mode or level creator
  • More customization options for the character
  • Ability to play own music in the background

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

10 purchases

Vector Classic

One-time10
  • 2.000 coins$0.99
  • 5,000 Coins$0.99
  • 10,000 Coins$1.99
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  • 6.000 coins$2.99
  • 15,000 Coins$2.99
  • 10.000 coins$4.99
  • 25,000 Coins$4.99
  • 22.000 coins$9.99
  • 55,000 Coins$9.99
  • 85,000 Coins$14.99
None

Playdead's LIMBO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vector Classic free?
Vector Classic costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Playdead's LIMBO free?
Playdead's LIMBO costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vector Classic or Playdead's LIMBO?
Vector Classic is rated higher. Vector Classic averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Playdead's LIMBO averages 4.6 from 2.7K ratings.
Do Vector Classic or Playdead's LIMBO have ads?
Vector Classic shows ads; Playdead's LIMBO does not.
Which is updated more often, Vector Classic or Playdead's LIMBO?
Vector Classic ships an update every 4 months, and Playdead's LIMBO every 3 months. Most recently, Vector Classic was updated on September 30, 2026 and Playdead's LIMBO on September 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Vector Classic or Playdead's LIMBO?
Vector Classic currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Playdead's LIMBO at #52. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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