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2020 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch −80 % 19.50 € 3.90 € 👍 95 % Overwhelmingly positive, 27,310 reviews on Steam

You play a shapeless alien creature breaking out of a research facility and hunting humans in a reverse horror twist. Its Metroidvania structure, fluid tentacle movement and unlockable abilities make growing and devouring everything in your path the core thrill.

What defines Carrion:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Lots to discover
  • Action-packed real-time combat

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