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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Intel Core i3 2,00 GHz Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel HD 520 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 200 MB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core I5-4440 3,10 GHz Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce GTX650 Espace disque : 200 MB d'espace disque disponible

Crab Game

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Released October 29, 2021
ActionCasualFree-to-playIndie
sample: 493 reviews posted after launch (131 AI-classified)
81/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 91 % · 151,273 reviews (« Very Positive »)

When players line up inside a wobbling go‑kart, Crab Game turns a simple crab‑dodging sprint into a riotous, laughter‑filled playground. The game has captured the hearts of more than 150,000 players, with 91 % of all reviews marking it as a hit and 81 % of post‑release feedback remaining enthusiastic.

What it's about: Crab Game is a First-Person Multiplayer game where you play through several different minigames based on children's games, until only one player stands victorious.

In-game

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« great game, but netflix made a show that ripped this masterpiece off. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played211
« The Crab Game community unity is deeply rooted in racism, homophobia, and all in between. Funny people, funny gaming »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played11
« A good game, but sadly the creator stopped coding after he became overwhelmed (He was constantly spammed with questions.) by fans asking about his upcoming game. »
👍 anonymous review · 34 h played1
« The performance of this game is incredible. The graphics immaculate. Everybody is a team player. 10/10 recommend to all. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played4333
« the netflix adaptation of squid game ... wait, that doesn't make sense »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played1
« I played Crab Game back in 2021 during quarantine, when everyone was stuck at home and the only sport was running from psychos in the voice chat. The game is still hilarious, because here friendship ends faster than a round even starts. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played11
« My friend pushed me doin the red light green light here's his adress : 3 Rue Asseline, 75014 Paris »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Plagiat Squid Game (Vive la saison 3) »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« My friend was right. Hit's gay. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« jeu tres nul, les jeux sont ignobles »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Le pire jeu jamais crée sur la plateforme steam »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« So much fun to play with anyone. Truly a hidden gem of a game that's still kept standing by mods and cool people. »
👍 anonymous review · 1541 h played11

In players' words

« great game, but netflix made a show that ripped this masterpiece off. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played211
« My friend pushed me doin the red light green light here's his adress : 3 Rue Asseline, 75014 Paris »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« The Crab Game community unity is deeply rooted in racism, homophobia, and all in between. Funny people, funny gaming »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played11
« Plagiat Squid Game (Vive la saison 3) »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« A good game, but sadly the creator stopped coding after he became overwhelmed (He was constantly spammed with questions.) by fans asking about his upcoming game. »
👍 anonymous review · 34 h played1
« My friend was right. Hit's gay. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« The performance of this game is incredible. The graphics immaculate. Everybody is a team player. 10/10 recommend to all. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played4333
« jeu tres nul, les jeux sont ignobles »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« the netflix adaptation of squid game ... wait, that doesn't make sense »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played1
« Le pire jeu jamais crée sur la plateforme steam »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« I played Crab Game back in 2021 during quarantine, when everyone was stuck at home and the only sport was running from psychos in the voice chat. The game is still hilarious, because here friendship ends faster than a round even starts. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played11
« So much fun to play with anyone. Truly a hidden gem of a game that's still kept standing by mods and cool people. »
👍 anonymous review · 1541 h played11

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
70 % pos · n=69
Multiplayer
49 % pos · n=39
Content / longevity
25 % pos · n=12
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=12
Audio / music
80 % pos · n=5
Graphics / art
25 % pos · n=4
Value for money
100 % pos · n=4
Performance
33 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=3
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay6948318
Multiplayer3919317
Content / longevity12327
Stability / bugs120012
Audio / music5401
Graphics / art4103
Value for money4400
Performance3102
Interface / UX3003
Story / writing1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 4.6 h on median; those who dislike it: 1 h.

🪤 57 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
69 % (n=169)
2-10h
86 % (n=201)
10-25h
93 % (n=57)
>25h
89 % (n=66)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Aug 2025 : 88% positive88AugDec 2025 : 86% positive86DecJan 2026 : 94% positive94JanMay 2026 : 86% positive86MayJun 2026 : 82% positive82JunJul 2026 : 83% positive83Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Chaotic multiplayer fun: 19 positive mentions out of 39
  • Strong free‑to‑play appeal: 4 positive mentions out of 4
  • Humor and absurdity resonate: 12 mentions tied to 'humour' keyword
  • Long playtime retention: 89 % positive for players logging over 25 hours

Weaknesses

  • Reliability issues plague gameplay: 12 negative bug reports with zero praise
  • Repetitive structure draws criticism: 5 mentions of 'répétitif'
  • Toxic community behavior noted: 3 mentions of 'toxique'

Who is it for?

Crab Game shines for groups of friends chasing lighthearted, competitive chaos. Its free‑to‑play model and short, high‑energy rounds make it perfect for casual play sessions with others.

Is Crab Game worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 91% of 151,273 Steam reviews are positive (player score 81/100). Most-praised strength: Chaotic multiplayer fun. The game is free to play.

Verdict

Crab Game delivers exactly what its premise promises—frantic, silly fun—earning strong reviews despite technical flaws. The game’s multiplayer chaos keeps players coming back, even as the same bugs and repetitive loops temper the experience. If you enjoy goofy, competitive multiplayer with friends, this is a must‑play, warts and all.

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Crab Game: 81/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

Most frequent keywords

humour (12)fun (9)amis (8)nostalgie (7)répétitif (5)amusement (4)bugs (4)gratuit (4)chaos (3)squid game (3)toxique (3)communauté (3)

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