Underplayed Gems

The Giant Crab in Space (2025)

The Giant Crab in Space cover
Developer
TensionSplice
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.3 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 50 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You play as a giant crab rampaging through alien cities and space in a loose, arcade-style revenge story.

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What players say

Players are split: some enjoy the power fantasy of a giant crab wreaking havoc on planets and space fleets, but many criticize the oversensitive mouse controls in space sections and poorly mixed sound effects. The game replaces the original's simple destruction with a random skill system and wide, empty maps, which some find tedious.

Screenshots

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