Choose BUTCHER
Choose BUTCHER if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. BUTCHER launched in 2016.
BUTCHER vs CARRION
BUTCHER and CARRION both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. BUTCHER (2016) is 4 years older than CARRION (2020). CARRION scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than BUTCHER (89.9% 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 CARRION
Choose CARRION if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95% positive across 15,824 reviews.
Both BUTCHER and CARRION sit in Action, 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
 BUTCHER |  CARRION | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.9% positive (621 reviews) | 95% positive (15,824 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Phobia Game Studio, Transhuman Design | Phobia Game Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- BUTCHER (2016) is 4 years older than CARRION (2020).
- CARRION scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than BUTCHER (89.9% positive).
- BUTCHER is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than CARRION (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: BUTCHER is Deck Playable, CARRION is Deck Verified.
BUTCHER vs CARRION — FAQ
- Which is better, BUTCHER or CARRION?
- On Steam reviews CARRION scores higher (95% positive) than BUTCHER (89.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, CARRION is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play BUTCHER or CARRION first?
- If you want chronology, BUTCHER (2016) came out before CARRION (2020). 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 BUTCHER and CARRION similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.