Choose Terraria
Choose Terraria if you want an Adventure and RPG game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 590,217 Steam reviews back the pick.
Terraria vs Cartacombs
Terraria and Cartacombs both land in Action, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie on Steam. Terraria (2011) is 8 years older than Cartacombs (2019). Cartacombs is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Terraria (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Cartacombs
Choose Cartacombs if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cartacombs launched in 2019.
Both Terraria and Cartacombs sit in Action and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Terraria |  Cartacombs | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.6% positive (590,217 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Re-Logic | YawningDad |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Terraria (2011) is 8 years older than Cartacombs (2019).
- Cartacombs is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Terraria (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Terraria has co-op; Cartacombs does not.
- Terraria is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Cartacombs has no Deck rating yet.
Terraria vs Cartacombs — FAQ
- Should I play Terraria or Cartacombs first?
- If you want chronology, Terraria (2011) came out before Cartacombs (2019). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Terraria and Cartacombs similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Cartacombs have multiplayer like Terraria?
- No. Terraria supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Cartacombs is listed as single-player only.
- Does Terraria run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Terraria is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Cartacombs doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.