Choose Disembowel
Choose Disembowel if you want an Indie experience. Disembowel launched in 2022.
Disembowel vs The Carnival Killer
Disembowel and The Carnival Killer sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Disembowel (2022) is 2 years older than The Carnival Killer (2024). The Carnival Killer is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Disembowel (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD). Both support cooperative play. 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 The Carnival Killer
Choose The Carnival Killer if you want an Action game with LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Carnival Killer launched in 2024.
Both Disembowel and The Carnival Killer ship Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 Disembowel |  The Carnival Killer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 36.8% positive (19 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Highlander Interactive | Mad Scientist Studios, Digital Cove Games |
Side by side
- Disembowel (2022) is 2 years older than The Carnival Killer (2024).
- The Carnival Killer is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Disembowel (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Disembowel vs The Carnival Killer — FAQ
- Should I play Disembowel or The Carnival Killer first?
- If you want chronology, Disembowel (2022) came out before The Carnival Killer (2024). 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.
- Do both Disembowel and The Carnival Killer have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Disembowel ships Online Co-op, Co-op; The Carnival Killer ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.