Everything Is Crab (2026)

The Animal Evolution roguelite. Hunt, Flee, Scavenge & Thrive in a living ecosystem. Choose from over 100 mutations to evolve your creature in countless ways with every run. Adapt to survive the natural curve in order to beat carcinisation... or get Darwin'd trying!

Role-playing (RPG)Simulator Strategy Indie Action roguelike roguelite action roguelike action roguelitePC (Microsoft Windows)

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Digital ChumpsNathaniel StevensMay 202610/10
Everything is Crab: The Animal Evolution Roguelite from developer Odd Dreams Digital is a marvel to behold. It’s fun, enormous in the number of directions the player can take the gameplay, and it’s easily replayable. It’s one of my top 10 games of 2026 so far.
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TheSixthAxisJason ColesMay 20268/10
Everything Is Crab is one of those games where you really get the whole game in the first run. If you like that first attempt, and the general vibe you're getting, then you're going to enjoy run after run. However, if you're hoping for more than what that first play session offers, you're going to find the game to be a little bit lacking. Still, it's a lot of fun if you're looking for a more pure arcade experience in your roguelike, and if you like seeing the horrifying monster your little blue blob can become once you've eaten half of a planet.
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DualShockersShane LimbaughMay 20267.5/10
Everything is Crab combines Roguelike gameplay with Spore-like evolutions to create something that feels wholly unique. That doesn't stop the game from falling into the trap of having a bit too much RNG. It's visually interesting with a fun art style that showcases those evolutions well, but gets weighed down by some of the more pressing issues. All in all, Everything is Crab is a good game that is hopefully well on the way to becoming a great game.
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About the game

Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Developer: Odd Dreams Digital
Publisher: Secret Mode
Released: May 8, 2026
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Engine: Unity 6

IGDB rating 8.6/10 from 2 ratings.

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