Choose Caretaker
Choose Caretaker if it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Caretaker launched in 2019.
Caretaker vs CARRION
Caretaker and CARRION 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. Caretaker (2019) is 1 year older than CARRION (2020). CARRION scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Caretaker (35.7% 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 you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 15,824 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Caretaker and CARRION 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
 Caretaker |  CARRION | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.39 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 35.7% positive (14 reviews) | 95% positive (15,824 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Playstige Interactive | Phobia Game Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Caretaker (2019) is 1 year older than CARRION (2020).
- CARRION scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Caretaker (35.7% positive).
- Caretaker is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than CARRION (2.39 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- CARRION is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Caretaker has no Deck rating yet.
Caretaker vs CARRION — FAQ
- Should I play Caretaker or CARRION first?
- If you want chronology, Caretaker (2019) 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 Caretaker and CARRION 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.