LIMBO Guide

First separate input problems from mechanisms

LIMBO is Playdead's side-scrolling puzzle action game. Movement, jumping and grabbing objects create the route forward. Distinguishing missed inputs from the wrong mechanism order narrows what to try.

1. Check left/right movement and jumping on clear floor. If only simultaneous keys fail, check input settings first.
2. Stand beside a box and hold grab. Once the boy's hands are attached, add left or right movement.
3. If objects move but progress remains blocked, watch what returns after moving them and which destination remains out of reach.

Few controls do not remove timing requirements from chases, platforms or devices. Overlooking something is not always the only cause.

Choose an article by the problem

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How to use this on a first playthrough

1. First check held actions versus single inputs in the beginner guide.
2. When stuck in the story, open only the answer matching your current scenery. There is no need to open later sections together.
3. Read specific collectible locations or special achievement requirements in the collectibles guide only when needed.

With answers closed, late-game changes, collectible locations and unlock requirements are not displayed. Solution-page FAQs also avoid giving the answers themselves.

Recovering from failure and revisiting earlier scenes

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Chapter numbers are not constantly displayed during play, and sources divide chapters differently. Note the original scene image before revisiting so you can find the return point.

Version scope and content

The primary target is Steam's Windows version, with public sources checked on 2026-10-04. The official store lists Japanese interface support. Because failures can be graphic, also check the official mature-content description if that imagery bothers you.

1. Do not assume you can swim through water; check platforms and changes to the water surface.
2. Use scenery and device sounds as clues. Counting seconds alone is not a universal answer.
3. Separate story meaning and ending interpretations from the actions needed to progress.

This article was edited by comparing guide sources. It does not guarantee unperformed gameplay tests, behavior in the latest build or a fixed completion time.