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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit Processeur : Core i3 3.3 GHz Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel HD 4000 Espace disque : 6 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Any

Crab Champions

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Released April 1, 2023
sample: 491 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
97/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 98 % · 30,825 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
9,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Over 60 percent of players have sunk more than 25 hours into this crustacean shooter, driving a phenomenal 97 percent approval rating across 491 sampled post-launch reviews and a 98 percent all-time Steam score out of 30,825 total ratings.

What it's about: Claw your way across exotic islands combining fluid movement with fast paced combat to become a Crab Champion in this third person roguelike shooter.

In-game

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« Dude made Crab Rave, looked at it, and decided it wasn't enough. The game is great. Even better with friends. »
👍 anonymous review · 60 h played11
« Crab scuttle real fast go zooooooooooooooooooom then bonk by big crab then cacawed by chickens of the air. In crab name we pray, my name jeff. »
👍 anonymous review · 1069 h played3111
« its fun, love crab, love ror2, love the creator, just buy it »
👍 anonymous review · 62 h played1
« 2 of the things i love: crabs and guns. 2 of the things you'll love after u play this game: crabs and guns. »
👍 anonymous review · 46 h played2111
« Fantastic game. When you guys eventually port over to console on release, please add a split screen multiplayer feature. I cannot stress enough how much fun this game would be couch gaming. »
👍 anonymous review · 61 h played22
« take notes, every other game dev: a game is usually gonna be good if you can play as a crab »
👍 anonymous review · 191 h played211
« jeu de con de merde je fais que de mourir arrêtez putain Mais stop putain ! #fusillade »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« It used to be fun. Most of what made it fun has been nerfed/changed in the name of "balance." You can still find plenty of broken combos and such but idk, it doesn't have the same feel it used to. »
👎 anonymous review · 225 h played
« ASS since the recent update. Made the game harder and less fun for no reason:( »
👎 anonymous review · 93 h played
« [h1]5/10[/h1] Disappointed. I’ve been following this game since it came out, and I get that it’s made by one person. Everything is great, but it’s basically just an M1 simulator. »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« U go crab but crab shoot slow and low damage so you get upgrade which make crab better but upgrade eventualy become to much and game crash for no reason. Crab game overall good but sometimes not so good »
👎 anonymous review · 26 h played
« Its Crab Rave in [strike]3rd person[/strike] crab shooter form. The music in this game always puts me in a good mood; that has been helpful for me lately. »
👍 anonymous review · 224 h played1

In players' words

« Dude made Crab Rave, looked at it, and decided it wasn't enough. The game is great. Even better with friends. »
👍 anonymous review · 60 h played11
« jeu de con de merde je fais que de mourir arrêtez putain Mais stop putain ! #fusillade »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Crab scuttle real fast go zooooooooooooooooooom then bonk by big crab then cacawed by chickens of the air. In crab name we pray, my name jeff. »
👍 anonymous review · 1069 h played3111
« It used to be fun. Most of what made it fun has been nerfed/changed in the name of "balance." You can still find plenty of broken combos and such but idk, it doesn't have the same feel it used to. »
👎 anonymous review · 225 h played
« its fun, love crab, love ror2, love the creator, just buy it »
👍 anonymous review · 62 h played1
« ASS since the recent update. Made the game harder and less fun for no reason:( »
👎 anonymous review · 93 h played
« 2 of the things i love: crabs and guns. 2 of the things you'll love after u play this game: crabs and guns. »
👍 anonymous review · 46 h played2111
« [h1]5/10[/h1] Disappointed. I’ve been following this game since it came out, and I get that it’s made by one person. Everything is great, but it’s basically just an M1 simulator. »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Fantastic game. When you guys eventually port over to console on release, please add a split screen multiplayer feature. I cannot stress enough how much fun this game would be couch gaming. »
👍 anonymous review · 61 h played22
« U go crab but crab shoot slow and low damage so you get upgrade which make crab better but upgrade eventualy become to much and game crash for no reason. Crab game overall good but sometimes not so good »
👎 anonymous review · 26 h played
« take notes, every other game dev: a game is usually gonna be good if you can play as a crab »
👍 anonymous review · 191 h played211
« Its Crab Rave in [strike]3rd person[/strike] crab shooter form. The music in this game always puts me in a good mood; that has been helpful for me lately. »
👍 anonymous review · 224 h played1

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

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
92 % pos · n=154
Multiplayer
82 % pos · n=22
Audio / music
95 % pos · n=20
Content / longevity
40 % pos · n=10
Value for money
100 % pos · n=8
Performance
67 % pos · n=6
Story / writing
83 % pos · n=6
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
25 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay15414149
Multiplayer221813
Audio / music201901
Content / longevity10424
Value for money8800
Performance6402
Story / writing6510
Graphics / art4400
Stability / bugs4103
Interface / UX1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 41 h on median; those who dislike it: 28 h.

<2h
83 % (n=6)
2-10h
93 % (n=74)
10-25h
97 % (n=114)
>25h
99 % (n=297)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Apr 2025 : 100% positive100AprNov 2025 : 83% positive83NovDec 2025 : 94% positive94DecFeb 2026 : 94% positive94FebMar 2026 : 100% positive100MarMay 2026 : 100% positive100MayJun 2026 : 97% positive97JunJul 2026 : 96% positive96Jul

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

💶 Price history

€6.49€7.49€8.49€9.49€10.49202420252026€6.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Apr 01, 2023 · All-time low: €6.99 (Mar 24, 2025)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,5 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 109 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 16,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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This game on Twitch

Small streamers to support

LIVE ano_rta 25 viewers · JA — あのぉ・・・やっぱり配信してもいいですか・・・?LIVE Absynthe27 5 viewers · EN — we crabbin itLIVE KozyKirsten 4 viewers · EN — More achievement hunting in Crab game! | !discord |LIVE sammyc_101 3 viewers · EN — I BECAME A CRAB | !discord !chatcommands

Streams snapshot from 01/08 à 06h13

Popular clips

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Strengths

  • Fluid combat mechanics anchor the experience with 141 positive mentions out of 154 total feedback entries.
  • The soundtrack provides an energetic backdrop, backed by 19 positive mentions out of 20.
  • Cooperative sessions shine brightly, capturing 18 positive mentions out of 22.
  • Value and pricing satisfy buyers completely, garnering 8 positive mentions out of 8.

Weaknesses

  • Occasional stuttering and optimization hitches draw friction, accounting for 3 negative mentions out of 4 regarding bugs.
  • Content depth leaves some players wanting more, reflected in 4 negative mentions out of 10.

Who is it for?

Action enthusiasts and roguelike fans looking for fast-paced, highly replayable co-op chaos will find endless loops to conquer.

Is Crab Champions worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 98% of 30,825 Steam reviews are positive (player score 97/100). Most-praised strength: Fluid combat mechanics anchor the experience. Current price: 9,99€.

Verdict

Crab Champions delivers an exceptionally polished loop that keeps players hooked well past the twenty-five-hour mark. Minor bug reports and content desires pale in comparison to its overwhelmingly stellar reception.

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