Games like Carnival Hunt

Steam reviews

What players say

Players find a distinctive, atmospheric asymmetric horror game with real potential, but Early Access problems with balance, queues, servers and Hunter camping make many advise waiting.

Many players praise the carnival atmosphere, art direction and sound design, and say the hide-and-seek focus on map knowledge, stealth and team coordination feels fresher than rival asymmetric games. Some enjoy the verticality of the maps and the Bunny side's objective-based progression. Many complain about long queue times, a shrinking player base and frequent lag or high ping, with some players in Oceania and other distant regions unable to play properly. Some say the Hunter is too strong, able to camp objectives and block floors, while others find the Bunny side frustrating with random teammates and a steep learning curve. Players also criticise a thin tutorial, dark visuals that hinder readability, and a bannable Discord moderation approach. Recent reviews are more negative than the older helpful ones, citing recent updates that made camping easier. Players with hundreds of hours are more positive about the core game than newer ones.

Who it suits

Suits players who enjoy slow, stealth-based asymmetric horror, learn from maps and tolerate Early Access rough edges, ideally with friends or a voice-chat party.

Who should skip it

Should skip it for now if you want quick matches, reliable servers or fair balance, or if you are in a distant region without nearby servers.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with over 200 hours mostly recommend the game and praise its core, while players with fewer hours are more mixed and raise queues, Hunter camping and the learning curve.

Summarised by AI from 60 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 18, 2026.