Comparison

Brainrot's HAMSTER GAME vs Carrion

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Brainrot's HAMSTER GAME

Experience the daily challenges of a hamster in this endless runner. Jump between platforms, dodge lava, and aim for a new high score. Master simple mechanics to climb the leaderboards and unlock cosmetic rewards.

Highlights
  • Endless runner gameplay
  • Platform jumping mechanics
  • Daily challenge mode (HAMSTERDLE)
  • Unlockable skins and palettes
  • Global leaderboards
  • Singleplayer with social competition
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Introducing a new type of endless runner... ...the (very real) endless struggle hamsters experience on a day-to-day basis. Jump from platform to platform, nimbly avoiding lava as you try to survive as long as possible to reach a new high score! A surprising amount of depth is found in its simple mechanics, making it a game all about mastery. Learn the tech, become the hamster, and reach the top of the leaderboards! It's a singleplayer game, but it's a very social game too. Compete against your friends and family, flaunt your scores, and share tips as you go. Features Take your shot at the DAILY HAMSTERDLE—a new gauntlet generated every day. Here, you compete against players across the globe for the top spot of the day, however you only get 3 attempts so make sure they count! Complete ACHIEVEMENTS to unlock silly SKINS and colorful PALETTES to mix up the gameplay and impress your friends who don't even know how to unlock them. (More skins coming soon...) If you have any questions, contact me on Instagram @brainrotdevs or email social@brainrot.games https://campsite.bio/brainrot ↪ Socials & Other Links

About

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.

Highlights
  • Play as an amorphous monster
  • Hunt and consume enemies
  • Grow and evolve abilities
  • Reverse horror gameplay
  • Unlock full game and DLC
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Brainrot's HAMSTER GAME4 screens
Carrion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brainrot's HAMSTER GAME at none against Carrion's 1. Brainrot's HAMSTER GAME also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (89% vs 70%). Carrion's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 19). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Carrion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Brainrot's HAMSTER GAME asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Brainrot's HAMSTER GAME holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carrion has 1.9K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Brainrot's HAMSTER GAME's written reviews are positive against 70% of Carrion's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brainrot's HAMSTER GAME ships an update every 6 days, Carrion every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Brainrot's HAMSTER GAME versus Carrion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainrot's HAMSTER GAMECarrion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (19 ratings) — better4.4 (1.9K ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better69.7% of reviews
Number of ratings191.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB180 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEthan HeffanDevolver

Customer experience

Brainrot's HAMSTER GAME

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

Carrion

All ratings1,804 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews801 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral7.6%
Negative22.7%

Bugs and requests

Brainrot's HAMSTER GAME

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

Brainrot's HAMSTER GAME

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Carrion

One-time1
  • Buy the full game +DLC!$6.99

Questions

Is Brainrot's HAMSTER GAME free?
Brainrot's HAMSTER GAME is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Carrion free?
Carrion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brainrot's HAMSTER GAME or Carrion?
Brainrot's HAMSTER GAME is rated higher. Brainrot's HAMSTER GAME averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Carrion averages 4.4 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Brainrot's HAMSTER GAME or Carrion have ads?
Neither Brainrot's HAMSTER GAME nor Carrion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brainrot's HAMSTER GAME or Carrion?
Brainrot's HAMSTER GAME ships an update every 6 days, and Carrion every 5 days. Most recently, Brainrot's HAMSTER GAME was updated on October 30, 2026 and Carrion on November 12, 2026.

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