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24 games like Crab Game (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with Crab Game on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.

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24 games have both

411002889Players →Popularity →F.E.A.R. 2: Project OriginKUBOOM

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Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.

Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.

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The short version

  • Closest match: Gorilla Tag, which both horror, psychological and relaxing.
  • Crab Game is tagged Psychological Horror, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Battle Royale, PvP, Action, First-Person, Parkour by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
  • 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
  • 8 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value Crab Game

The five things Steam players tag Crab Game with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

  1. Psychological Horror
  2. Multiplayer
  3. Free to Play
  4. Battle Royale
  5. PvP
Crab Game at a glance
ReceptionVery Positive on Steam (91% of 151,093)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
PriceFree

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

How these were matched

Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.

Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.

All 24, closest first

  1. 1

    Gorilla Tag

    Why it matched: both horror, psychological and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Psychological Horror, First-Person and Parkour; released around the same time (2022).

    Run, jump, and climb using only your hands. Play tag or infection with people online. Run away from the infected players, or outmaneuver the survivors to catch them. Embrace your inner ape.

    Gorilla Tag at a glance
    Released2022StudioAnother Axiom Inc.
    Player sentiment91% positive of 85,615Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 85,615)

    Matches Crab Game on: 3 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Multiplayer, PvP

    Why players like it: VR, Psychological Horror, Multiplayer, First-Person, Funny — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Crab Game: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Crab Game:Psychological HorrorFirst-PersonParkour3D3D PlatformerPvPPhysicsCasual

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  2. 2

    FPS Chess

    Why it matched: both horror, psychological and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including FPS, PvP and Free to Play; released around the same time (2022).

    Battle a friend in this fast paced 1v1 class-based first-person shooter. Chess takes a back-seat to FPS as you win duel after duel and capture the opponent's pieces until you've beaten their king and won the game.

    FPS Chess at a glance
    Released2022StudioMeta Fork
    Player sentiment84% positive of 43,953PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 43,953)

    Matches Crab Game on: 4 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Multiplayer, Free to Play, PvP

    Why players like it: FPS, PvP, Shooter, Free to Play, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Crab Game: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Crab Game:FPSPvPFree to Play3DFirst-PersonPsychological HorrorCasual

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  3. 3

    Only Up

    Why it matched: both horror, psychological and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Parkour, 3D Platformer and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2023).

    You are a young teenage Jackie from the ghetto who wants to get out of poverty and embark on a journey of learning about the world and yourself. The world has definitely gone crazy, though it has never been normal, but maybe now is the chance for you. Crisis is a time for action and decisive steps...

    Only Up at a glance
    Released2023StudioIndiesolodev
    Player sentiment73% positive of 14,972PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (73% of 14,972)

    Matches Crab Game on: 2 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Multiplayer

    Why players like it: Parkour, 3D Platformer, Difficult, Psychological Horror, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Crab Game:Parkour3D PlatformerPsychological HorrorCasualPhysicsPlatformerArcade

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  4. 4

    Backrooms: Escape Together

    Why it matched: both horror, psychological, science fiction and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Psychological Horror, First-Person and Casual; released around the same time (2022).

    A visually lifelike co-op horror game for 1-6 people. Journey through 11 procedurally generated levels, using what's available to survive and progress deeper into the Backrooms.

    Backrooms: Escape Together at a glance
    Released2022StudioTriiodide Studios
    Player sentiment89% positive of 48,808Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 48,808)

    Matches Crab Game on: 2 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Multiplayer

    Why players like it: Multiplayer, Horror, Psychological Horror, Online Co-Op, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Crab Game: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Crab Game:Psychological HorrorFirst-PersonCasual3DSci-fi

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  5. 5

    Real Pool 3D - Poolians

    Why it matched: both horror, psychological and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Casual and FPS; released around the same time (2018).

    Real Pool 3D (Poolians) is one of the best online pool games. Play against the computer or real players all over the world! It supports 8 different types of pool games and team play mode.

    Real Pool 3D - Poolians at a glance
    Released2018StudioPoolians.com
    Player sentiment76% positive of 19,904PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 19,904)

    Matches Crab Game on: 4 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Multiplayer, Free to Play, PvP

    Why players like it: Pool, Sports, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Crab Game: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Crab Game:Free to PlayCasualFPSPvP3DPsychological Horror

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  6. 6

    KUBOOM

    Why it matched: both horror, psychological and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and First-Person.

    Cross-platform hurricane online 3D Shooter

    KUBOOM at a glance
    Released2016Studionobodyshot
    Player sentiment64% positive of 4,563PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: Mixed (64% of 4,563)

    Matches Crab Game on: 3 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Multiplayer, Free to Play

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Action, Multiplayer, FPS, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Crab Game: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Crab Game:Free to PlayFPSFirst-PersonPsychological HorrorCasualParkour

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  7. 7

    SCP: Secret Laboratory

    Why it matched: both horror, psychological and science fiction; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, First-Person and FPS; released around the same time (2017).

    Deep within a secure underground facility, a sudden containment breach allows many of the secured anomalies to escape from their chambers. Assist the Foundation in re-securing the facility, help the Insurgency in their goal to capture it, or wreak havoc as an SCP in a frantic bid to escape.

    SCP: Secret Laboratory at a glance
    Released2017StudioNorthwood Studios
    Player sentiment91% positive of 234,020PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 234,020)

    Matches Crab Game on: 3 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Multiplayer, Free to Play

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, Horror, First-Person, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Crab Game: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Crab Game:Free to PlayFirst-PersonFPSSci-fiPsychological Horror

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  8. 8

    Inside the Backrooms

    Why it matched: both horror, psychological and science fiction; shares 5 player tags including Psychological Horror, First-Person and FPS; released around the same time (2022).

    Inside the Backrooms is a horror multiplayer game mixed with different mechanics that will make you spend an intense night with friends. Explore, think, interact, but be careful, it is rumored that there are several entities wishing to find you...

    Inside the Backrooms at a glance
    Released2022StudioMrFatcat
    Player sentiment80% positive of 46,767Price$6.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 46,767)

    Matches Crab Game on: 2 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Multiplayer

    Why players like it: Horror, Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Puzzle, Psychological Horror — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Crab Game: $6.99 — $6.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Crab Game:Psychological HorrorFirst-PersonFPS3DSci-fi

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  9. 9

    Scorn

    Why it matched: both horror, psychological and science fiction; shares 5 player tags including First-Person, Nudity and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2022).

    Scorn is an atmospheric first-person horror adventure game set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and somber tapestry.

    Scorn at a glance
    Released2022StudioEbb Software
    Player sentiment77% positive of 19,678Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (77% of 19,678)

    Matches Crab Game on: 1 of 5 — Psychological Horror

    Why players like it: Gore, Horror, Atmospheric, Puzzle, Sexual Content — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Crab Game: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Crab Game:First-PersonNudityPsychological HorrorSci-fiFPS

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  10. 10

    BLOCKADE

    Why it matched: both horror, psychological and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and First-Person; released around the same time (2019).

    BLOCKADE Classic! First Person Shooter in an editable procedural cubic world. A large arsenal of weapons, 4 teams at the same time and up to 32 players on one map. A large number of game modes!

    BLOCKADE at a glance
    Released2019StudioNovalink
    Player sentiment75% positive of 11,533PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (75% of 11,533)

    Matches Crab Game on: 3 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Multiplayer, Free to Play

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Action, FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Crab Game: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Crab Game:Free to PlayFPSFirst-PersonPsychological HorrorCasual

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  11. 11

    Pool 2D - Poolians

    Why it matched: both horror, psychological and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, Casual and 3D; released around the same time (2019).

    Pool 2D is a free pool game including 8-ball,9-ball,15-ball,3-ball,rotation and blackjack. The graphics are spectacular and the physics are realistic and accurate. Whether you play against the computer or against real players from all over the world online, the action is smooth and fast paced!

    Pool 2D - Poolians at a glance
    Released2019StudioPoolians.com
    Player sentiment86% positive of 10,282PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 10,282)

    Matches Crab Game on: 4 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Multiplayer, Free to Play, PvP

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Pool, Multiplayer, Simulation, Sports — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Crab Game: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Crab Game:Free to PlayCasual3DPvPPsychological Horror

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  12. 12

    Muv-Luv

    Why it matched: both horror, psychological, science fiction and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Sci-fi, Casual and Psychological Horror.

    One of the most highly-acclaimed visual novel series arrives on Steam, newly revamped and officially in English! An interdimensional love story that takes high school romance on a roller-coaster ride through the depths of despair, culminating in a sci-fi grand finale of epic proportions.

    Muv-Luv at a glance
    Released2003Studioâge
    Player sentiment93% positive of 2,078Price$11.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 2,078)

    Matches Crab Game on: 1 of 5 — Psychological Horror

    Why players like it: Visual Novel, Anime, Romance, Mechs, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Crab Game: $11.99 — $11.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Crab Game:Sci-fiCasualPsychological HorrorNudity

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  13. 13

    F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin

    Why it matched: both horror, psychological and science fiction; shares 5 player tags including FPS, Psychological Horror and First-Person.

    Assume the role of Special Forces Sgt. Becket as your routine mission quickly turns into a fight for survival against the wrath of Alma Wade. As Alma's terrifying power surges out of control, your squad is forced to battle through an apocalyptic landscape in search of clues for how to destroy her!

    F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin at a glance
    Released2009StudioMonolith
    Player sentiment85% positive of 9,496Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 9,496)

    Matches Crab Game on: 2 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Multiplayer

    Why players like it: Horror, FPS, Action, Gore, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Crab Game: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Crab Game:FPSPsychological HorrorFirst-PersonSci-fiNudity

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  14. 14

    City Car Driving

    Why it matched: both horror, psychological and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Racing, First-Person and Physics.

    City Car Driving – realistic car driving simulator, which will help you master the basic skills of the car driving in various traffic conditions, with plunging into the environment most closely resembling the real one.

    City Car Driving at a glance
    Released2016StudioForward Development, Ltd.
    Player sentiment83% positive of 36,073Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 36,073)

    Matches Crab Game on: 2 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Multiplayer

    Why players like it: Simulation, Driving, Automobile Sim, Open World, Realistic — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Crab Game: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Crab Game:RacingFirst-PersonPhysicsPsychological HorrorCasual

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  15. 15

    Half-Life: Alyx

    Why it matched: both horror, psychological and science fiction; shares 4 player tags including FPS, First-Person and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2020).

    Half-Life: Alyx is Valve’s VR return to the Half-Life series. It’s the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine, set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Playing as Alyx Vance, you are humanity’s only chance for survival.

    Half-Life: Alyx at a glance
    Released2020StudioCampo Santo
    Player sentiment98% positive of 105,097Price$59.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 105,097)

    Matches Crab Game on: 1 of 5 — Psychological Horror

    Why players like it: VR, FPS, Story Rich, Horror, Female Protagonist — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Crab Game: $59.99 — $59.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)

    Shared with Crab Game:FPSFirst-PersonSci-fiPsychological Horror

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  16. 16

    Prey

    Why it matched: both horror, psychological and science fiction; shares 4 player tags including Sci-fi, FPS and First-Person; released around the same time (2017).

    In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.

    Prey at a glance
    Released2017StudioArkane Studios
    Player sentiment91% positive of 54,539Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 54,539)

    Matches Crab Game on: 1 of 5 — Psychological Horror

    Why players like it: Sci-fi, Immersive Sim, Space, Singleplayer, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Crab Game: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Crab Game:Sci-fiFPSFirst-PersonPsychological Horror

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  17. 17

    The Long Drive

    Why it matched: both horror, psychological and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including First-Person, Racing and Casual; released around the same time (2019).

    Random generated open world semi-post apocalyptic survival car driving game.

    The Long Drive at a glance
    Released2019StudioGenesz
    Player sentiment88% positive of 56,256Price$15.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 56,256)

    Matches Crab Game on: 2 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Multiplayer

    Why players like it: Driving, Open World, Multiplayer, Survival, Automobile Sim — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Crab Game: $15.99 — $15.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Crab Game:First-PersonRacingCasualPsychological Horror

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  18. 18

    Outlast

    Why it matched: both horror, psychological and science fiction; shares 5 player tags including First-Person, Psychological Horror and Nudity.

    Hell is an experiment you can't survive in Outlast, a first-person survival horror game developed by veterans of some of the biggest game franchises in history. As investigative journalist Miles Upshur, explore Mount Massive Asylum and try to survive long enough to discover its terrible secret... if you dare.

    Outlast at a glance
    Released2013StudioRed Barrels
    Player sentiment96% positive of 138,407Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 138,407)

    Matches Crab Game on: 2 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Multiplayer

    Why players like it: Horror, First-Person, Survival Horror, Atmospheric, Psychological Horror — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Crab Game: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Crab Game:First-PersonPsychological HorrorNudityParkourSci-fi

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  19. 19

    Hello Neighbor

    Why it matched: both horror and psychological; shares 5 player tags including First-Person, 3D Platformer and 3D; released around the same time (2017).

    Hello Neighbor is a Stealth Horror Game about sneaking into your neighbor's house and figuring out what he's hiding in the basement. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions.

    Hello Neighbor at a glance
    Released2017StudioNot recorded
    Player sentiment86% positive of 32,548Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 32,548)

    Matches Crab Game on: 1 of 5 — Psychological Horror

    Why players like it: Horror, Sandbox, Stealth, First-Person, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Crab Game: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Crab Game:First-Person3D Platformer3DFPSPsychological Horror

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  20. 20

    LOCKDOWN Protocol

    Why it matched: both science fiction and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Casual, First-Person and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2025).

    A first person social deduction game, combining real time action and communication, playable up to 16 players. While most players will cooperate to complete objectives to ensure victory, a small portion of dissidents will try their best to stop them at all cost, without being caught.

    LOCKDOWN Protocol at a glance
    Released2025StudioMirage Creative Lab
    Player sentiment86% positive of 19,873Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 19,873)

    Matches Crab Game on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, PvP

    Why players like it: Early Access, Multiplayer, Social Deduction, Conversation, Space — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Crab Game: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Crab Game:CasualFirst-PersonSci-fiFPSPvP3D

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  21. 21

    Stumble Guys

    Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Battle Royale and Racing; released around the same time (2021).

    Ready for the chaos? Stumble Guys is a 32-player, fast-paced multiplayer party royale where players dash, jump, and fall across hilarious obstacle courses in a fun race to be the last one standing.

    Stumble Guys at a glance
    Released2021StudioScopely
    Player sentiment85% positive of 138,053PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 138,053)

    Matches Crab Game on: 4 of 5 — Multiplayer, Free to Play, Battle Royale, PvP

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Battle Royale, Multiplayer, Racing, Online Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Crab Game: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Crab Game:Free to PlayBattle RoyaleRacingArcade3D PlatformerCasualPvP

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  22. 22

    Battlefield 2042

    Why it matched: both science fiction and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including FPS, First-Person and Combat; released around the same time (2021).

    Battlefield™ 2042 is a first-person shooter that marks the return to the iconic all-out warfare of the franchise.

    Battlefield 2042 at a glance
    Released2021StudioDICE
    Player sentiment47% positive of 325,628Price$59.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.0/10 · Steam: Mixed (47% of 325,628)

    Matches Crab Game on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, PvP

    Why players like it: FPS, Multiplayer, Shooter, Military, War — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Crab Game: $59.99 — $59.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install, servers and connection, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, performance and stutter (details)

    Shared with Crab Game:FPSFirst-PersonCombatPvPPhysicsCasual

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  23. 23

    Doki Doki Literature Club!

    Why it matched: both horror, psychological and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Psychological Horror, Free to Play and First-Person; released around the same time (2017).

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    Doki Doki Literature Club! at a glance
    Released2017StudioTeam Salvato
    Player sentiment96% positive of 227,039PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 227,039)

    Matches Crab Game on: 2 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Free to Play

    Why players like it: Psychological Horror, Visual Novel, Anime, Free to Play, Dating Sim — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Crab Game: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Crab Game:Psychological HorrorFree to PlayFirst-PersonCasual

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  24. 24

    Content Warning

    Why it matched: both horror, psychological and science fiction; shares 4 player tags including First-Person, Psychological Horror and 3D; released around the same time (2024).

    Film your friends doing scary things to become SpöökTube famous! (strongly advised to not go alone)

    Content Warning at a glance
    Released2024StudioZorro
    Player sentiment94% positive of 162,949Price$4.95

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 162,949)

    Matches Crab Game on: 2 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Multiplayer

    Why players like it: Online Co-Op, Horror, Multiplayer, Funny, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Crab Game: $4.95 — $4.95 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Crab Game:First-PersonPsychological Horror3DSci-fi

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Common questions

What game is most like Crab Game?

Gorilla Tag, on the evidence we have. It both horror, psychological and relaxing. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.

How is "similar to Crab Game" decided?

By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.

Are these ranked by quality?

No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Crab Game. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.

Do you get paid for these recommendations?

No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.

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