# Playdead's LIMBO vs Blasphemous

The clearest difference is price: Playdead's LIMBO at $3.99 against Blasphemous's $7.99. Playdead's LIMBO also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 250) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Blasphemous's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Playdead's LIMBO costs $3.99 and Blasphemous $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Playdead's LIMBO against 4.4 for Blasphemous. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Playdead's LIMBO has 2.7K ratings behind it against 250, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Playdead's LIMBO's written reviews are positive against 72% of Blasphemous's.

Playdead's LIMBO ships an update every 3 months, Blasphemous monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playdead's LIMBO | Blasphemous |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playdeads-limbo/id656951157/reviews)** | [4.4 (250 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blasphemous/id6499431452/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 250 |
| Positive reviews | 69.3% of reviews | **72.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | #55 |
| Size | 135 MB | 921 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Playdead](https://appshunter.io/developer/481629893) | [The Game Kitchen Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743407475) |

## What reviewers say

### Playdead's LIMBO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playdeads-limbo/id656951157)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Paid · Puzzle, #56 Top Paid · Action, #169 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

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:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Sound issues or missing audio
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More levels or a sequel
- Improved controls and responsiveness
- Difficulty options or hints
- Cloud save support across devices


### Blasphemous

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blasphemous/id6499431452)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Paid · Role Playing, #94 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a brutal action-platformer adventure in a dark, gothic world. Wield a blade forged from guilt, master hack and slash combat, and explore a cursed land filled with monstrous enemies and challenging bosses. This version includes all released DLCs for the complete experience.

**Highlights:** Explore a non-linear world, Brutal action combat, Savage executions and gore, Customizable character builds, Intense boss battles, Unlock mysteries and lore, All DLCs included

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent art style
- 💎 Challenging but rewarding
- 🎮 Great on controllers
- 🔝 Faithful port of console version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Needs more customizable controls
- 📱 Suboptimal touch controls
- 🖼️ Blurry/low-resolution visuals
- 🔌 Requires online connection
- 📺 Lacks iPad optimization

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches with certain enemies and abilities
- Game freezing when accessing controller settings
- Blurry/unreadable text in certain languages

**Requested features**

- Ability to resize and reposition on-screen buttons
- Support for offline play
- Full iPad optimization and native UI
- Haptic feedback for touch controls
- Synced saves across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playdead's LIMBO free?

Playdead's LIMBO costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blasphemous free?

Blasphemous costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Playdead's LIMBO or Blasphemous?

Playdead's LIMBO is rated higher. Playdead's LIMBO averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Blasphemous averages 4.4 from 250 ratings.

### Do Playdead's LIMBO or Blasphemous have ads?

Neither Playdead's LIMBO nor Blasphemous shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Playdead's LIMBO or Blasphemous?

Playdead's LIMBO ships an update every 3 months, and Blasphemous monthly. Most recently, Playdead's LIMBO was updated on October 29, 2026 and Blasphemous on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Playdead's LIMBO or Blasphemous?

Playdead's LIMBO currently peaks at #22 in the App Store charts, and Blasphemous at #55. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*