5 Horror games like Carrion that you should try

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We filtered the 43 games similar to Carrion down to the 5 that fit the “Horror” category. The Fall, The Swapper and ANIMAL WELL top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Carrion.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Carrion. Each one has been evaluated across 15 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1The Fall

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-FiHorrorExploration2D

Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38

Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: shooter and setting cyberpunk, while skipping punishing difficulty

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeSci-FiHorrorExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 7.5KRAWG👍 63%· 528MC87IGDB88· 10OC85· 33

Year 2013Dev Curve DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings setting space, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeHorrorExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 96%· 24KRAWG👍 83%· 77OC89· 57

Year 2024Dev Shared MemoryPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#4Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorExploration

Steam👍 74%· 1.9KRAWG👍 82%· 243MC91

Year 1999Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · SEGA

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, post-apocalyptic world and visual third person, while skipping precision platforming

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#5A Castle Full of Cats

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeHorrorExplorationCasual

Steam👍 99%· 4.4KRAWG👍 90%· 20

Year 2022Dev DevcatsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing, while skipping precision platforming

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