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Carto

Puzzle adventure where rearranging map pieces reshapes the world

Sunhead Games · Published by Balor Games, XD · Released Oct 27, 2020

AdventureCasualIndieRPG

Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
97% of 7,591
Recent reviews
Very Positive
89% of 38 in 30 days
Players
4
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Oct 17, 2025
Minimum PC
HD 5670
4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Carto?

Carto is a single-player puzzle adventure about a girl separated from her grandmother by a storm. You explore different lands, collect and rearrange map pieces to change the terrain, open paths, solve puzzles, and meet local characters.

For you if...

  • +you like puzzles built around changing the landscape
  • +you enjoy relaxed exploration and hand-drawn art
  • +you prefer short, story-led single-player adventures

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer fast-paced action over leisurely exploration
  • −you want a longer adventure with more variety

What players say

97% of 7,591 reviews are positive · 89% of 38 in the last 30 days

Players praise the map-rearranging puzzles, art, and calm atmosphere. Common complaints include unclear puzzle clues and too much walking between objectives.

Players over time

▼ -34% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 23 players on Sep 23, 2026.

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Oct 1, 20267
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Sep 23, 202610
Sep 22, 202613
Sep 21, 202616

How many players finish Carto?

33% of Steam players have unlocked «The Little Cartographer», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

Carto screenshot 1

Carto system requirements

Minimum: HD 5670, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 SP1+
Processor
Intel or AMD Dual Core at 2 GHz
Graphics
Geforce 9600 GS, Radeon HD 5670
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Does Carto have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Carto run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
20
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, French, German.

Does Carto use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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