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Another Crab’s Treasure is a soulslike adventure set in a crumbling underwater world. As Kril the hermit crab, you’ll need to wear the trash around you as shells to withstand attacks from enemies many times your size. Embark on an epic treasure hunt to buy back your repossessed shell, and discover the dark secrets behind the polluted ocean.
TRASH OR TREASURE?
In this undersea society, trash is not only a way of life, but a valuable resource, used for everything from fashion to firearms. But with the presence of trash comes a mysterious infection known as the Gunk, which could spell doom for the entire ocean.
LEARN FROM NATURE
As Kril explores the ocean, he'll gain a variety of Umami Techniques—powerful attacks learned from the denizens of the seas. Punch your enemies with the overwhelming might of a Mantis Shrimp, ensnare them with the horrifying Bobbit Worm, and much more.
UNEXPLORED DEPTHS
The ocean goes deeper than one can imagine. Fight your way through kelp forests, coral reefs, sand castle cities, and even the unfathomable darkness of the deep-sea trenches, all in the name of getting back your prized shell.
PLAY AT YOUR OWN PACE
Designed to be an approachable experience for newer soulslike players as well as provide a challenge for hardcore fans, Another Crab's Treasure offers something for any level of skill or time commitment. Assist options are provided for those seeking a less frustrating experience, but gluttons for punishment are sure to find the default game a challenge.
Challenging soulslike-inspired combat
A grand undersea world to explore
Over 50 shells to try on and fend off attackers
A variety of powerful Umami Abilities to smite your enemies
Way Too Many Crabs
- fun theme and humorous cards
- great with families and kids
- rule recall can be aided by keeping the rules handy
- scoring may feel opaque without a reference
- humor, set collection with a story
- Grandparents moving out; road trip and sorting junk vs treasures
- humorous, story-driven
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- card-drawing / hand management — Strategic draw to assemble optimal sets while discarding excess cards.
- set/runs and runs — Rummy-like sets and runs with multiple scoring options.
Video topics + discussion points
Quotes (from this video)
- the cards are cute and humorous
- I love push your luck games, so this one was right up my alley
- the artwork and the puns on it and the names of the cards are hilarious
- Rain of Dragonness just does not play very well at two players
- this is a retro space themed shedding game
References (from this video)
- Accessible yet distinct take on the Souls-like blueprint
- Creative shell-switching mechanic with potential strategic depth
- Cheerful, approachable art style that broadens entry barriers
- Robust movement options (glide, grappling hook, climbables)
- Promising boss design concept with shell-based abilities
- Depth is not yet proven; risk of gimmick overshadowing substance
- Unclear final platform availability and release timing beyond previews
- Shell-swapping survival with a lighthearted, humorous take on the dark Souls-like space
- Underwater world spanning kelp forests, coral reefs, sand channels, castle cities, and deep sea trenches
- Tongue-in-cheek, self-aware, adventurous tone
- Going Under
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Combo-focused melee with unique attacks — Combat-centric design with special attacks tied to shell choices, including named techniques.
- Exploration across diverse locales — Multiple environments such as kelp forests, coral reefs, reeds, sand flats, castle cities, and trenches.
- Platforming suite — Jumping, gliding, grappling hook, and climbable surfaces to navigate varied environments.
- Shell-switching — Switching makeshift shells or trash-based shells to alter protection, traversal, and combat capabilities.
- Umami/technique system — Learn powerful attacks via shell-based techniques (e.g., mantis shrimp punch, worm traps) used in boss encounters.
Video topics + discussion points
Quotes (from this video)
- another crab treasure is a souls-like
- i'm all for it
- light-hearted look to the already crowded souls like genre
- crab souls yeah let's go