Choose Carlos the Taco
Choose Carlos the Taco if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Carlos the Taco launched in 2023.
Carlos the Taco vs the Shadow of Swallow
Carlos the Taco and the Shadow of Swallow both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Carlos the Taco (2023) is 2 years older than the Shadow of Swallow (2025). Carlos the Taco scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than the Shadow of Swallow (90.9% positive). 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 Shadow of Swallow
Choose the Shadow of Swallow if you want an Action experience. the Shadow of Swallow launched in 2025.
Both Carlos the Taco and the Shadow of Swallow sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Carlos the Taco |  the Shadow of Swallow | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.59 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (15 reviews) | 90.9% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | VICTORIA Games | Raine Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Carlos the Taco (2023) is 2 years older than the Shadow of Swallow (2025).
- Carlos the Taco scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than the Shadow of Swallow (90.9% positive).
- Carlos the Taco is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than the Shadow of Swallow (0.59 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Carlos the Taco vs the Shadow of Swallow — FAQ
- Should I play Carlos the Taco or the Shadow of Swallow first?
- If you want chronology, Carlos the Taco (2023) came out before the Shadow of Swallow (2025). 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 Carlos the Taco and the Shadow of Swallow similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.