Choose Quake
Choose Quake if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.4% positive across 9,755 reviews.
Quake vs CARNAL
Quake and CARNAL both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Quake (2007) is 14 years older than CARNAL (2021). Quake scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than CARNAL (89% 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 CARNAL
Choose CARNAL if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. CARNAL launched in 2021.
Both Quake and CARNAL sit in Action 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
 Quake |  CARNAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2007 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.4% positive (9,755 reviews) | 89% positive (264 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | id Software, Nightdive Studios, MachineGames | JG Roos |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Quake (2007) is 14 years older than CARNAL (2021).
- Quake scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than CARNAL (89% positive).
- CARNAL is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Quake (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Quake has co-op; CARNAL does not.
- Quake is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; CARNAL has no Deck rating yet.
Quake vs CARNAL — FAQ
- Which is better, Quake or CARNAL?
- On Steam reviews Quake scores higher (96.4% positive) than CARNAL (89% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Quake is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Quake or CARNAL first?
- If you want chronology, Quake (2007) came out before CARNAL (2021). 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 Quake and CARNAL similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 CARNAL have multiplayer like Quake?
- No. Quake supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while CARNAL is listed as single-player only.
- Does Quake run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Quake is rated Deck Verified by Valve. CARNAL doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.