Carrion is a rare masterpiece of 'reverse-horror' that feels perfectly at home on mobile. Instead of being the helpless survivor, you are the amorphous, tentacled monster escaping from a secret laboratory. The movement is the star of the show; the way your biomass slithers through vents and latches onto surfaces is incredibly fluid and satisfying. It captures a sense of raw, predatory power that few other games can match.
The puzzle-platforming elements are clever, often requiring you to shed mass to access certain abilities or grow larger to bash through heavy doors. The touch controls are surprisingly intuitive, translating the chaotic movement of the creature into simple gestures. It’s a dark, gory, and atmospheric experience that avoids the typical 'hero' tropes, making you feel like a truly alien threat. For fans of Metroidvanias and sci-fi horror, Carrion is an absolute essential.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.5Tue Dec 17 2024
Bug fixes and improvements
Try Carrion for FREE - with NO ADS! Then unlock the full game + DLC with a single in app purchase. No gems, hearts or virtual currency required!
CARRION is a reverse horror game in which you assume the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origin. Stalk and consume those that imprisoned you to spread fear and panic throughout the facility. Grow and evolve as you tear down this prison and acquire more and more devastating abilities on the path to retribution.
Requires iOS 11.2 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Try Carrion for FREE - with NO ADS! Then unlock the full game + DLC with a single in app purchase. No gems, hearts or virtual currency required!
CARRION is a reverse horror game in which you assume the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origin. Stalk and consume those that imprisoned you to spread fear and panic throughout the facility. Grow and evolve as you tear down this prison and acquire more and more devastating abilities on the path to retribution.
Carrion is a reverse-horror game in which you take on the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origin. Stalk and consume those that imprisoned you to spread fear and panic throughout the facility. Grow and evolve as you tear down this prison and acquire more and more devastating abilities on the path to retribution. With its unique movement physics and visceral pixel-art style, Carrion offers a dark and gripping twist on the classic action-adventure genre.
Unique 'reverse-horror' perspective
Fluid, physics-based monster movement
Metroidvania-style exploration and evolution
Gritty pixel-art and atmospheric sound design
Different abilities are tied to different sizes. If you need the 'Invisibility' skill but are too big, look for a pool of water to deposit some of your biomass. You can always come back and eat it later to regain your strength.
Carrion. Developed by: Phobia Game Studio. Published by: Devolver Digital. Available on: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One.
The Washington Post - Wed Oct 28 2020
Having conquered PC and consoles, Developer Digital's 'Carrion' will be coming to iOS and Android devices later this month.
Bloody Disgusting - Sat Dec 28 2024
Although every game featured in the 2020 Devolver Direct looked incredible, CARRION was the one that excited me the most.
Hey Poor Player - Mon Sep 28 2020
Carrion is a Metroid-vania style game, which means it's 2D, involves exploring a vast map with plenty of backtracking, and provides you with handy powerups.
CGMagazine - Wed Oct 28 2020
This morning, Devolver Digital announced that Carrion will be coming to mobile soon. You'll also be able to "try before you buy" and check...
Explosion Network - Sat Dec 28 2024
Carrion is a title that will stick around in my head for a while. Not only is it a self-styled Metroidvania, one of my favorite sub-genres,...
Lords of Gaming - Wed Oct 28 2020
I have been waiting for the release of Carrion ever since I got to play it in Devolver Digital's E3 2019 trailer park outside of the...
WayTooManyGames - Mon Sep 28 2020
Times can be tough in this Metroidvania creature-feature, but you've got to Carrion anyway.
Red Bull - Wed Oct 28 2020
Carrion is the latest game to tell a thrilling story not with words, but through sound, mechanics, and art.
The Punished Backlog - Wed Oct 28 2020
Carrion stars you - that is, a voracious alien lifeform on a quest to spread corruption through a (presumably top secret) facility and eviscerate any humans...
Eurogamer - Wed Aug 28 2019
Use the vents to ambush scientists and guards. Tossing objects like doors or boxes can distract armed enemies, allowing you to strike from the shadows before they can fire their flamethrowers.
Progress is saved at 'Hive' points. Find cracks in the facility and inhabit them to heal and record your current state.