The Stanley Parable vs Carrion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Stanley Parable
An expanded re-imagining of a critically acclaimed indie game, this title preserves the original experience while adding new content, choices, and secrets. It features visual upgrades, accessibility options, and the original's iconic narration.
- Expanded content and choices
- New secrets to uncover
- Visually upgraded graphics
- Accessibility features
- Faithful preservation of original tone
- Impeccable voice acting
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The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is an expanded re-imagining of the critically acclaimed, award winning indie game The Stanley Parable from 2013. Everything that was in the original Stanley Parable is here, preserved just like it was back in 2013. But The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe also dramatically expands the world of the original game with new content, new choices, and new secrets to uncover. The labyrinth has just gotten bigger. In addition, the game has been visually upgraded to reflect modern technology while faithfully preserving the tone of the original game. Accessibility features have also been added to the game, including localization of in-world text, colorblind options, and content warnings. And just as before, the impeccable voicework of Kevan Brighting will accompany you every step of the way. In The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe, everything you remember has been recreated, yet it's different somehow. We've been here before, haven't we? Is Stanley still the same as he was back then? Or is it you who has changed?
Carrion
Experience a unique reverse horror game where you play as a monstrous creature. Hunt down your captors, consume them to grow stronger, and evolve devastating new abilities to escape your prison. The full game and DLC are unlocked with a single in-app purchase.
- Play as an amorphous monster
- Hunt and consume enemies
- Grow and evolve abilities
- Reverse horror gameplay
- Unlock full game and DLC
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Carrion at every 5 days against The Stanley Parable's monthly. Carrion also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. The Stanley Parable sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Carrion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Carrion holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 700 and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of The Stanley Parable's written reviews are positive against 70% of Carrion's.
The Stanley Parable ships an update monthly, Carrion every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Stanley Parable | Carrion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (700 ratings) | 4.4 (1.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | 69.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 700 | 1.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #193 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 11.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.4 GB | 180 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Crows Crows Crows | Devolver Digital, Inc. |
Customer experience
The Stanley Parable
Carrion
User reviews
The Stanley Parable
From 700 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great mobile port
- 👍 Faithful to the original
- 🤩 Exclusive mobile content
- 💎 Hilarious and engaging
Room to improve
- 🔨 Clunky touch controls
- 💰 Expensive for a mobile game
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
Carrion
From 1.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Unique reverse horror concept
- 🎨 Impressive pixel art graphics
- 🎮 Satisfying monster mechanics
- 💯 Worth the money
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🧭 Lack of map or navigation guidance
- 💰 Paid full version after demo
- 🎮 Wonky or difficult controls
Bugs and requests
The Stanley Parable
Reported bugs
2 issues- Graphical issues in certain areas
- Audio not working in free trial
Requested features
3 requests- Joystick/virtual stick controls
- Landscape mode support
- Ability to track unlocked endings
Carrion
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes when using controllers
- Audio cuts out when connecting AirPods
Requested features
5 requests- Add difficulty options
- Implement a map or mini-map
- Expand the game with more content
- Improve audio and sound design
- Optimize performance and stability
In-app purchases
The Stanley Parable
- Full Game$14.99
Carrion
- Buy the full game +DLC!$6.99
Questions
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