Choose The Backworld
Choose The Backworld if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Adjustable Text Size. The Backworld launched in 2027.
The Backworld vs Carnosis
The Backworld and Carnosis both land in RPG 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 are RPG games on Steam. Carnosis (2026) is 1 year older than The Backworld (2027). 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 Carnosis
Choose Carnosis if you want the #category_playable_at_your_own_pace side of the pairing. Carnosis launched in 2026.
Both The Backworld and Carnosis sit in RPG on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 The Backworld |  Carnosis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Numor Games | Dungalot |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Carnosis (2026) is 1 year older than The Backworld (2027).
The Backworld vs Carnosis — FAQ
- Should I play The Backworld or Carnosis first?
- If you want chronology, Carnosis (2026) came out before The Backworld (2027). 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 The Backworld and Carnosis similar?
- They overlap on RPG 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.