Report updated Apr 6, 2026
Limbus Company
v1.102.0Fans of turn-based strategy RPGs and players who appreciate deep, dark, narrative-heavy world-building, particularly those familiar with the Project Moon universe.
What Is Limbus Company?
Launched Feb 26, 2023
Updated Apr 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
A unique combat system where both player and enemy units act simultaneously, focusing on 'Clash' mechanics to negate enemy skills.
Strategic team building using character Identities and equipable E.G.O gear to create powerful elemental and effect-based synergies.
Tactical grid-based control system where chaining skill icons of the same color increases damage output.
Seamless profile synchronization between mobile devices and Steam, allowing for unified progress tracking.
A deep, dystopian story-focused experience featuring fully voiced dialogue in the main campaign.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a thrilled sentiment. Users appreciate exceptional storytelling and lore and f2p friendly monetization, but report performance and stability issues and large storage requirements.”
What Users Love
Each canto has a different story for each Sinner, and that's great
One of the most interesting vehicles for storytelling out there
Absolutely F2P friendly and cares about the players rather than their own greed
There aren't actual predatory practices behind the spending of this game
Pain Points
The game keep crashing in mid or low end phone
Frequent performance drops and crashing ever since the release of Canto 9
game is almost 17GB?!
For a mobile player, it takes a VERY BIG LOT of my space
High confidence · 78.6K reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Grossing | #86 | ▼16 |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Deeply established IP and loyal cult following
- Unique and tactical 'Clash' combat system
- High-quality narrative and atmospheric production
- Reputation for fair, F2P-friendly monetization
Cons
- Significant technical instability/crashing on mobile
- Massive 17GB+ storage requirement
- Steep learning curve for new players
- Complex and potentially overwhelming UI
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Optimization for mid-to-low end mobile devices
- Improved onboarding and tutorial systems
- Cross-media expansion to broaden IP reach
- Seasonal events to stabilize grossing ranks
Market Threats
- High-production rivals like Zenless Zone Zero
- Technical debt leading to long-term mobile churn
- Niche appeal limiting mass-market penetration
- Rapidly evolving gacha market standards
Who competes with Limbus Company?
The Nemesis
Why it's a threat
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Weaker sentiment at 72/100 — but still a direct threat
- +
Time-Travel Narrative RPG
Contenders
Offers a sophisticated turn-based 'Break' system and a serious, multi-protagonist narrative that appeals to hardcore RPG fans.
HD-2D Visual Style
OUTERPLANE - Strategy Anime
★4.7 (3K)Major Nine Co.,Ltd.
A turn-based strategy RPG focusing on skill-chaining and 'Burst' mechanics that mirror the tactical complexity of the Clash system.
A turn-based strategy RPG focusing on skill-chaining and 'Burst' mechanics that mirror the tactical complexity of the Clash system.
ANOTHER EDEN
★4.8 (24K)WFS, Inc.
A story-first turn-based RPG that prioritizes a deep single-player campaign and world-building over traditional gacha loops.
A story-first turn-based RPG that prioritizes a deep single-player campaign and world-building over traditional gacha loops.
Neural Cloud
★4.7 (5K)Sunborn Network Technology Co., Ltd.
Combines strategic squad-based combat with roguelike elements in a dark sci-fi setting, appealing to the 'Project Moon' demographic.
Combines strategic squad-based combat with roguelike elements in a dark sci-fi setting, appealing to the 'Project Moon' demographic.
Peers
While Tower Defense, it shares a near-identical audience due to its dark dystopian setting, complex lore, and high difficulty floor.
Auto Deploy System
Path to Nowhere
★4.8 (8K)AISNOGames
A gritty, mature-themed tactical RPG that competes on atmosphere and narrative depth within the dystopian sub-genre.
A gritty, mature-themed tactical RPG that competes on atmosphere and narrative depth within the dystopian sub-genre.
Punishing: Gray Raven
★4.2 (9K)KURO TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) CO., LIMITED
A dark sci-fi action RPG that attracts players looking for high-skill ceilings and bleak, immersive world-building.
A dark sci-fi action RPG that attracts players looking for high-skill ceilings and bleak, immersive world-building.
New Kids on the Block
A recently released, highly successful tactical turn-based RPG that offers deep strategic customization and a branching narrative.
Choice-Based Narrative
A high-style urban fantasy RPG that, while action-oriented, targets the same 'stylized/edgy' aesthetic and narrative-hungry user base.
Proxy System
What are the key takeaways?
Limbus Company is a thrilling games app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.8/5 rating from 78.6K reviews, it thrills its users from users. Users particularly appreciate exceptional storytelling and lore, though performance and stability issues remains a common concern.
Best for: Fans of turn-based strategy RPGs and players who appreciate deep, dark, narrative-heavy world-building, particularly those familiar with the Project Moon universe.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
The game follows a standard gacha monetization model, relying on the acquisition of characters and equipment to drive revenue while providing the core narrative experience for free.
iOS Version
1.102.0
Android Version
1.102.0
Release Date
Feb 26, 2023
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free