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The Carcass Wiki

Controls, colony guides, tier lists, and endings for The Carcass.

Unofficial fan wiki for The Carcass: keyboard controls, pulse economy, faction diplomacy, mutations, and all nine endings in one place.

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Endings
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Alien species
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Difficulty tiers
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Every hub organised by what colony commanders search for most.

Controls

Controls Hub

Master The Carcass keyboard-only terminal: commands, Pulse rules, navigation shortcuts, and accessibility settings for colony commanders.

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Guides Hub

The Carcass guides hub: getting started, Pulse economy, factions, combat, nine endings, and NG+ for keyboard colony players.

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Tier List Hub

The Carcass tier lists for mutations, research paths, difficulty modes, and alien species—ranked for colony survival inside the dead god.

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Colony Hub

The Carcass colony mechanics: biomass, calcium, bile, neurons, buildings, citizens, morale, and leadership inside the dead god's anatomy.

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Updates Hub

The Carcass release date, demo vs full game, system requirements, and patch notes including the 2.0 update before Steam launch.

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Tools Hub

Interactive The Carcass tools: searchable terminal command lookup with Pulse costs and links to related guides.

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Game Review

The Carcass review for Steam launch: demo verdict, strengths, comparisons to Cultist Simulator, and who should buy on day one.

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Controls

Controls Hub

Master The Carcass keyboard-only terminal: commands, Pulse rules, navigation shortcuts, and accessibility settings for colony commanders.

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Keyboard Commands

Complete The Carcass keyboard command list: next, harvest, navigation, colony menus, combat orders, and Pulse-consuming actions.

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Guides Hub

The Carcass guides hub: getting started, Pulse economy, factions, combat, nine endings, and NG+ for keyboard colony players.

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Getting Started

Beginner The Carcass guide: demo install, intro skips, first commands, Nutrient Vats, and planning Pulses inside the dead god.

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Game Review

The Carcass review for Steam launch: demo verdict, strengths, comparisons to Cultist Simulator, and who should buy on day one.

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Tier List Hub

The Carcass tier lists for mutations, research paths, difficulty modes, and alien species—ranked for colony survival inside the dead god.

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Mutations Tier List

The Carcass mutations tier list: bone armor, mind-link, parasite resistance, god-digestion ranked for survival and ending routes.

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Command Lookup Tool

Search The Carcass terminal commands instantly: filter by keyword, see Pulse costs, and open related guides from this interactive wiki tool.

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Release and Demo Info

The Carcass Steam release 11 Aug 2026, free demo, system requirements, Steam Typing Fest, and demo vs full game comparison.

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Pulse System

How Pulses work in The Carcass: next vs harvest, turn reports, free actions, and time economy tips for keyboard colony commanders.

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All Endings

The Carcass endings guide: Dominion, Symbiosis, Awakening, Escape, Transcendence, plus four secret finales and route planning tips.

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Quick start

New inside the dead god? Follow these steps before your first Pulse.

  1. 1

    Download the demo or full game

    Install from Steam (app 4315550 full / 4316200 demo). Keyboard only—no mouse required. Check [release info](/updates/release/) for system requirements.

  2. 2

    Learn Pulses and commands

    Only `next` and `harvest` advance time after the 2.0 update. Read the [Pulse system guide](/guides/pulse-system/) and bookmark [keyboard commands](/controls/keyboard-commands/).

  3. 3

    Stabilize food and calcium

    Build Nutrient Vats and Bone Quarries before luxury research. Follow [resource management](/guides/resources/) and [colony buildings](/colony/buildings/).

  4. 4

    Pick diplomacy or combat

    Ally trade partners or train warriors before parasites spike. See [factions](/guides/factions/) and [combat](/guides/combat/) guides.

  5. 5

    Plan your ending

    Choose Dominion, Symbiosis, Awakening, Escape, or Transcendence—or chase secrets. The [endings guide](/guides/endings/) lists routes; NG+ carries memory forward.

FAQ

Wiki FAQ

Quick answers to the most common questions.

What is The Carcass?

A typing-driven Lovecraftian colony sim on Steam. You manage a colony inside a dead god via a CRT terminal—harvest organs, research mutations, negotiate with 30 alien species, and pursue nine endings.

Is this an official wiki?

No. thecarcass.wiki is a fan-made resource. Confirm announcements on the [Steam store page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4315550/The_Carcass/) and PiqFocus channels.

Which languages does the wiki support?

English, French, German, and Spanish—with full page parity. The game itself supports 30 interface languages on Steam.

Where should beginners start?

The [Getting Started guide](/guides/getting-started/) covers demo install, intro skips, and first buildings. Then read [Pulse System](/guides/pulse-system/).

Is The Carcass the same as Carcass Clad?

No. Carcass Clad is a separate multiplayer tank horror game. This wiki covers only PiqFocus Interactive's The Carcass colony sim.