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Children of Morta vs Carrot Survivors

Children of Morta and Carrot Survivors both land in Action, 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 share Action, RPG on Steam. Children of Morta (2019) is 6 years older than Carrot Survivors (2025). Carrot Survivors scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Children of Morta (88.4% 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 Children of Morta

Choose Children of Morta if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Online Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 7,392 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Carrot Survivors

Choose Carrot Survivors if it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Carrot Survivors launched in 2025.

Both Children of Morta and Carrot Survivors sit in Action and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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

Children of Morta vs Carrot Survivors — Steam metadata comparison
Children of Morta — Steam game coverChildren of MortaCarrot Survivors — Steam game coverCarrot Survivors
Released20192025
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAction, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price21.99 USD3.74 USD
Steam reviews88.4% positive (7,392 reviews)100% positive (24 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersDead MageCarrot Games

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Children of Morta vs Carrot Survivors — FAQ

Should I play Children of Morta or Carrot Survivors first?
If you want chronology, Children of Morta (2019) came out before Carrot Survivors (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 Children of Morta and Carrot Survivors similar?
They overlap on Action, 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.
Do both Children of Morta and Carrot Survivors have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Children of Morta ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Carrot Survivors ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
Does Children of Morta run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Children of Morta is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Carrot Survivors doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Children of Morta vs Carrot Survivors — Verdict (2026) · imho.run