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Crab God

81% positive · 334 Steam reviews · released Jun 20, 2024 · by Chaos Theory Games

SingleplayerRogue-likeStrategyUnderwaterSide ScrollerIndieWholesomeSurvival

What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose

Lifetime units: ~11k (P10–P90: 4.4k – 24.2k)

Gross revenue: ~$181k (P10–P90: $72.3k – $397k)

Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate

Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Oct 1, 2026.

Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model

Gameplay & mechanics81% positive · 54 mentions
“Personally (don't attack me internet) I like this game because you get to make a decision to help the world whilst playing a game. I also find the gameplay loop engaging. Tips for the game I have found (I played on Balanced difficulty) Use…”Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 7 h played · Report / request removal
Visuals & audio88% positive · 42 mentions
“I like this game. It's a bit basic, but its worst features are how unpolished it is. Music towards the end of the game itself is actually corrupted. There's a patch of audio jank that completely ruins one of the few songs that you'll hear…”Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2025 · 7 h played · Report / request removal
Content & longevity64% positive · 36 mentions
“High potential but feels unfinished. At climatic times it gets nearly impossible to react to anything because im just constantly clicking on the enemies or crabs that aren't being targeted. Its a shame theres no notifications when a…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2025 · 6 h played · Report / request removal
Difficulty & balance75% positive · 28 mentions
“Personally (don't attack me internet) I like this game because you get to make a decision to help the world whilst playing a game. I also find the gameplay loop engaging. Tips for the game I have found (I played on Balanced difficulty) Use…”Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 7 h played · Report / request removal
Performance & stability52% positive · 21 mentions
“B E C O M E C R A B. On a more serious note I enjoy the mechanic of different run levels and leveling up your crablings between them, so progression doesn't feel stale and there's always a fresh goal to work towards. So far I've only…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2026 · 13 h played · Report / request removal
Price & value67% positive · 21 mentions
“I like this game. It's a bit basic, but its worst features are how unpolished it is. Music towards the end of the game itself is actually corrupted. There's a patch of audio jank that completely ruins one of the few songs that you'll hear…”Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2025 · 7 h played · Report / request removal
Controls & UI69% positive · 16 mentions
“I like this game. It's a bit basic, but its worst features are how unpolished it is. Music towards the end of the game itself is actually corrupted. There's a patch of audio jank that completely ruins one of the few songs that you'll hear…”Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2025 · 7 h played · Report / request removal
Story & writing60% positive · 15 mentions
“I like this game. It's a bit basic, but its worst features are how unpolished it is. Music towards the end of the game itself is actually corrupted. There's a patch of audio jank that completely ruins one of the few songs that you'll hear…”Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2025 · 7 h played · Report / request removal

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Game DNA — store facts, community tag votes, labeled AI inference

Perspective

Side view

Technology

3D

Mood & themes

WholesomeCozyAtmospheric

How you play together

Single-player

Platform features

AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Cloud

Business model

Buy to play

Sources: Valve store fields · community tag votes · AI-inferred values are marked and drawn from a fixed vocabulary.

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