Rank 01Why this
Shares exploration and puzzle solving with Carto.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2021
Games like Carto
- 24 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Carto also play
The closest matches to Carto: TOEM: A Photo Adventure, The Last Campfire, The Wild at Heart, TOHU, and Alba: A Wildlife Adventure. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $1.49 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2021
Rank 03Why this
Shares achievement hunting and exploration with Carto.
- $24.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2021
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TOHU
Why this: Same cozy mood as Carto.
Rank 05 
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
Why this: Shares exploration with Carto.
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Is This Seat Taken?
Why this: Shares achievement hunting and puzzle solving with Carto.
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Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Carto.
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: Sunhead Games
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 95% of 1,656 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Charming characters
- Cozy atmosphere
- Heartwarming story
- Cozy
- Relaxing
- Whimsical
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Carto at current Steam store prices.
Stars In The Trash
Why this: Shares achievement hunting and puzzle solving with Carto.
A Little to the Left
Why this: Same cozy mood as Carto.
A Tiny Sticker Tale
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Carto.
Frog's Adventure
Why this: Shares achievement hunting and exploration with Carto.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Why this: Shares exploration and puzzle solving with Carto.
The Wild at Heart
Why this: Shares achievement hunting and exploration with Carto.
TOHU
Why this: Same cozy mood as Carto.
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
Why this: Shares exploration with Carto.
Is This Seat Taken?
Why this: Shares achievement hunting and puzzle solving with Carto.
Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Carto.
About Carto
The closest matches to Carto: TOEM: A Photo Adventure, The Last Campfire, The Wild at Heart, TOHU, and Alba: A Wildlife Adventure. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Carto is your kind of game, the closest matches are TOEM: A Photo Adventure, The Last Campfire and The Wild at Heart — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as cozy, relaxing and whimsical, and single out its achievement hunting and character driven story. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Carto is a 2020 indie adventure puzzle game developed by Sunhead Games in which players rearrange map pieces to reshape the world around them. The core mechanic involves collecting and manipulating fragments of the environment to open new paths and solve spatial puzzles throughout Carto's journey. Players describe the experience as cozy and whimsical, highlighting the charming characters and heartwarming narrative that drive the story forward. The game features character-driven storytelling with exploration and puzzle-solving at its core, alongside achievement-hunting elements for completionists. Carto received a 95% positive rating from over 1,600 Steam reviews and is verified to run on Steam Deck. The game is priced at $19.99 USD and supports single-player only gameplay.
About Carto: Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.
Is Carto worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 1,656 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 5).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 6 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Charming characters
- Cozy atmosphere
- Heartwarming story
- No getting lost
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“It was ok. A nice game for kids, but no real challenge. About the same as some old browser flash games I'd play for free, but better looking. I paid $7, but it was maybe worth $2 to me.”
People who play it also play: TOEM: A Photo Adventure, The Last Campfire, The Wild at Heart
Frequently asked about Carto
Can I run it?
Is Carto verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Carto is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Carto cost?
Carto is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Carto?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Carto are TOEM: A Photo Adventure, The Last Campfire, The Wild at Heart.
Who developed Carto?
Carto was developed by Sunhead Games and published by Balor Games, XD.