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Games like The Carnival Killer

If The Carnival Killer is your kind of game, the closest matches are Dirge, Fantôme and GUTSPILL — picked from the ranked list below. 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.

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About The Carnival Killer: Step right up to the most twisted carnival you’ll ever encounter! In The Carnival Killer, 4 players find themselves trapped in a nightmarish amusement park where laughter turns to terror. Killer Clowns stalk the grounds, hunting down anyone who fails to escape the nightmare.

2024Action1.99 USDWindowsby Mad Scientist Studios, Digital Cove Games
The Carnival Killer — Steam game cover

Players who liked The Carnival Killer also play

Steam players who put hours into The Carnival Killer also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Dirge

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for The Carnival Killer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Band together with up to 4 friends to confront paranormal monsters. One player can take on the monster role to hunt the investigators. To win the game, you must survive long enough to accomplish all of the tasks to defeat the monsters. Step out of the shadows, no more running & hiding. Fight back!

    2024IndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  2. Fantôme

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for The Carnival Killer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with The Carnival Killer.

    Fantôme is a psychological horror game. Secure dark relics in this chilling experience that offers both single-player and co-op modes. Procedural objectives mean every playthrough is unique. Team up with up to 3 friends for added terror.

    2024ActionIndie6.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. GUTSPILL

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for The Carnival Killer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with The Carnival Killer.

    GUTSPILL is a brutal horror game where you use a hammer and kicks to destroy and cannibalize your enemies using the environment to your advantage. Survive a descent into madness where everything becomes increasingly surreal and visceral.

    ActionSteam ↗
  4. ™انتم السابقون

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for The Carnival Killer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with The Carnival Killer.

    أنتم السابقون هي لعبة رعب جماعية، حيث ينقسم اللاعبون بين ناجين يسعون للهروب ووحش يسعى لإسكاتهم للأبد، استعد لأجواء مشحونة بالتوتر، خرائط مظلمة، ومهام بقاء تتطلب التعاون، التخفي، واتخاذ قرارات مصيرية تحت الضغط

    2026ActionAdventure7.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Malignant

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for The Carnival Killer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with The Carnival Killer.

    Sometimes to beat them... you have to join them. Mutate mid-combat, weaponize your own body, and fight through a grotesque, lore-rich nightmare in this 80s themed horde-shooter.

    ActionSteam ↗
  6. Cubex

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for The Carnival Killer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with The Carnival Killer.

    Cubex is a horror escape room game in first person, collaborative (or not) for up to 4 players, where your objective will be to find the exit of a giant cube.

    2027ActionAdventureSteam ↗
  7. Fear Therapy

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for The Carnival Killer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Fear Therapy, is a multiplayer(1-4) and single player psychological horror game.Try to complete the quests and leave the horror house before it is too late! Satan getting angrier every second and nothing holding it back.

    2021IndieEarly Access4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Agony

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for The Carnival Killer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with The Carnival Killer.

    Agony is a first-person, survival horror set in hell. You will begin your journey as a tormented soul within the depths of hell without any memories about your past. The special ability to control people on your path, and possess demons, gives you the measures to survive.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Carnival Killer at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Carnival Killer on Steam right now. Shares Action with The Carnival Killer.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Carnival Killer on Steam right now. Shares Action with The Carnival Killer.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Carnival Killer on Steam right now. Shares Action with The Carnival Killer.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Carnival Killer on Steam right now. Shares Action with The Carnival Killer.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. TYRONE vs COPS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Carnival Killer on Steam right now. Shares Action with The Carnival Killer.

    Awaken the latent power of your melanin and kill cops in this thought-provoking game on police brutality in America.

    2022ActionIndie0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Orbt XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Carnival Killer on Steam right now. Shares Action with The Carnival Killer.

    Defy gravity in Orbt XL! A fast-paced, addictive, 'just-one-more-round' arcade score chaser. Stay in orbit, dodge obstacles, and rack up points, the closer you are to the black hole, the higher your score! Easy to learn, tough to master, and perfect for quick play sessions while waiting in queue.

    2017ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Toree 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Carnival Killer on Steam right now. Shares Action with The Carnival Killer.

    A bite-sized 3D Platformer sequel with more focus on the things people enjoyed in the first game like fast gameplay, flow focused levels and cute costumes (two this time).

    2021ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. UBERMOSH Vol.5

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Carnival Killer on Steam right now. Shares Action with The Carnival Killer.

    The fifth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.

    2017ActionIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with The Carnival Killer.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with The Carnival Killer.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with The Carnival Killer.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with The Carnival Killer.

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with The Carnival Killer.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with The Carnival Killer.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Carnival Killer

How much does The Carnival Killer cost?
The Carnival Killer is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does The Carnival Killer have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — The Carnival Killer supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op).
What games are most similar to The Carnival Killer?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Carnival Killer are Dirge, Fantôme, GUTSPILL.
Who developed The Carnival Killer?
The Carnival Killer was developed by Mad Scientist Studios, Digital Cove Games and published by Moonman Games.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on The Carnival Killer.

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