Underplayed Gems

CRABS MUST DIE! (2025)

CRABS MUST DIE! cover
Developer
Roman Kharlamov
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.1 of 5, 71 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic, explosive battle against endless swarms of crabs, demanding quick reflexes and deliberate strategy.

actionadventurefast-pacedchallengingexplosivechaoticshort burstssurvival

What players say

Players praise the game as a surprisingly solid Bethesda parody from a solo dev, but they consistently note it is buggy with poor performance, no key rebinding, and no mini-map. The satire and exploration are well received, though the janky combat and slow start divide players.

Trailer

Screenshots

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