Carnage Heart PS1 box art

PlayStation · Puzzle / Strategy

Carnage Heart

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SystemPlayStation
Released1995
GenrePuzzle, Strategy
DeveloperArtdink Corporation
PublisherSony Computer Entertainment America
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesCarnage Heart
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the PlayStation in 1995, Carnage Heart is a puzzle game developed by Artdink Corporation and published by Sony Computer Entertainment America. It blends puzzle and strategy elements.

It belongs to the PS1's earliest wave of games. Other notable PS1 releases from 1995 include Rayman, Mortal Kombat 3 and FIFA Soccer 96. Among the 42 PS1 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.

It is part of the Carnage Heart series. Artdink Corporation also made Tail of the Sun for the PS1.

Carnage Heart supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Carnage Heart is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Carnage Heart gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Carnage Heart cheats & codes

2 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Funds800DF38C 86A0
Always On Turn 1800DF37C 0001 800DF380 0001

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Carnage Heart walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

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Carnage Heart FAQ

When did Carnage Heart come out on the PS1?

Carnage Heart was released for the PlayStation in 1995.

Who made Carnage Heart?

It was developed by Artdink Corporation and published by Sony Computer Entertainment America.

Is Carnage Heart multiplayer?

Yes. Carnage Heart supports up to 2 players.

How long does Carnage Heart take to play?

As a puzzle game, Carnage Heart typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Carnage Heart on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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