Crab Attack

Name: Crab Attack
Rating: 7 (11 reviews)

Developer / Publisher: Crab Attack Games

Jul 11, 2025

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

interconnected map
item gated
non linear
boss gated

Combat

Ranged Combat

Features

equipment

Sub-Genre

bullet hell

Summary

Hop on a flying crab and go on an adventure that blends exploring intricate branching stages with blistering shoot 'em up action. Gather upgrade materials, escape with the goods, discover hidden areas, and take down 15 unique bosses to save Crater City.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
- Demo

Resources

Links

IGDB

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- boss gated
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- side scroll
- Ranged Combat
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- Differences
- ability gated
- action
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MV Temperature
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- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- Ranged Combat
- bullet hell
- Differences
- ability gated
- exploration
- action
- two stick
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- Differences
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- non linear
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- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- Differences
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Crab Attack

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