Cut the Rope 3 vs LIMBO+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cut the Rope 3
Embark on an adventure through uncharted lands solving physics-based puzzles with Om Nom and Nibble Nom. Collect new Nommies, explore breathtaking locations, and use clever mechanics to guide Nibble Nom back to Om Nom.
- Physics-based puzzle mechanics
- Explore uncharted lands
- Collect new Nommies
- Challenging levels
- Signature Cut the Rope gameplay
- New mechanics
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Accept the challenge to explore uncharted lands with Om Nom and cute little Nibble Nom! This exciting adventure starts with an old map and a promise of great discoveries — and takes all three of you through amazing locations full of challenging puzzles! Solve them all to find new species of Nommies and become the Ultimate Explorer. FOR THE LOVERS OF PHYSICS-BASED FUN: Packed with all your favorite signature Cut the Rope mechanics, along with a bunch of new ones that'll have you hooked! FOR THE LOVERS OF ADVENTURES: Explore the breathtaking locations and unique levels that'll put your brain to the test as you try to snag as many stars as possible! FOR THE LOVERS OF CUTE MONSTERS: The world's cutest monster Om Nom, a close contestant for that title Nibble Nom, and lots of lovable Nommies for you to collect! This newest chapter in the global Cut the Rope franchise whisks you away into a vibrant and immersive world. The key to travelling is getting the restless Nibble Nom back to Om Nom, but how to do this? Level objects will help – if you think of a way to use them. Work it out! Start on this exhilarating adventure today!
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)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cut the Rope 3 at every 5 weeks against LIMBO+'s every 25 months. Cut the Rope 3 also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 51%) and device support (6 vs 4). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Cut the Rope 3 against 4.1 for LIMBO+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 235 and 335 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Cut the Rope 3's written reviews are positive against 51% of LIMBO+'s.
Cut the Rope 3 ships an update every 5 weeks, LIMBO+ every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cut the Rope 3 | LIMBO+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (235 ratings) | 4.1 (335 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews — better | 51.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 235 | 335 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 25 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 393 MB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ZeptoLab UK Limited | Playdead |
Customer experience
Cut the Rope 3
LIMBO+
User reviews
Cut the Rope 3
From 235 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🎨 Cute graphics
- 🎮 Well-executed port to VR
- 💯 Completed game/achievements
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔍 Lacking content/levels
- 🕹️ Controls/input issues
- ⏱️ Too many unskippable animations
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
Bugs and requests
Cut the Rope 3
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game save data loss
- Inability to delete profiles
- Launching issues requiring reinstall
Requested features
4 requests- Add landscape mode support for iPad
- Expand level selection and difficulty
- Introduce new mechanics and challenges
- Add more levels and content updates
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
In-app purchases
Cut the Rope 3
No in-app purchases
LIMBO+
No in-app purchases









