Choose Atomic 79
Choose Atomic 79 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Atomic 79 launched in 2017.
Atomic 79 vs CARNAL
Atomic 79 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. Atomic 79 (2017) is 4 years older than CARNAL (2021). Atomic 79 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.3% 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 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. CARNAL launched in 2021.
Both Atomic 79 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
 Atomic 79 |  CARNAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.3% positive (82 reviews) | 89% positive (264 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Get(Color) Games | JG Roos |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Atomic 79 (2017) is 4 years older than CARNAL (2021).
- Atomic 79 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.3% positive) than CARNAL (89% positive).
- CARNAL is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Atomic 79 (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
Atomic 79 vs CARNAL — FAQ
- Should I play Atomic 79 or CARNAL first?
- If you want chronology, Atomic 79 (2017) 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 Atomic 79 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.