Fight Crab

Calappa Games · PLAYISM

Released: Jul 29, 2020
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Last updated: 15 Sep 2026, 10:48 GMT

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13 Feb 2024Developer post
Fight Crab 2 Now Available in Early Access!
Fight Crab 2, the long awaited sequel to Fight Crab, is now available in Early Access! Fight Crab 2 is a simple but deep fighting game where you flip your opponent over to win. Train your crab and fit it out with weapons, spells, and skills to raise the strongest crustacean ever!
26 Jan 2024Developer post
Fight Crab 2 now has a time-limited demo!
Fight Crab 2 Demo Now Available! In this demo, you will be able to try out the new Modern control scheme, the brand new Career Mode, and of course, the online co-op and versus matches. The demo will be exclusive to Steam Next Fest and it’ll go away after the event, so don’t miss
07 Dec 2023Developer post
Fight Crab 2 is Coming to Early Access on February 13, 2024!
Fight Crab 2 will Enter Early Access on February 13, 2024! In Fight Crab 2, the long-awaited sequel to Fight Crab, you flip your opponents on their backs to win in crustacean wrestling action! Fight Crab 2 features the brand new Career Mode where you raise your very own crab, and
21 Aug 2023Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Fight Crab 2 adds playable humans for a Titanfall-esque twist
Explaining the concept of Fight Crab feels redundant because, well, it’s all right there in the name. It’s a fighting game … with crabs. The kaiju crustaceans left such a good impression that developer Calappa Games went fishing for more maybe-not-voluntary battlers and announced
16 Jan 2023Developer post
Ver.1.2.6.0
Hi everyone, Thank you for playing Fight Crab. Today, we have launched the following update. We hope that Korean speakers will also enjoy Fight Crab! Ver.1.2.6.0 Addition of Korean version PLAYISM Twitter Facebook PLAYISM Official Site PLAYISM Publisher Page
Hi everyone,
Thank you for playing Fight Crab.
Today, we have launched the following update.
We hope that Korean speakers will also enjoy Fight Crab!
Ver.1.2.6.0

Addition of Korean version
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14 Sep 2022Developer post
Ver.1.2.５ Update
Hello Everyone, I hope everyone is enjoying flipping crabs around in Fight Crab ! We have an update for you and you can find the full list of features below: Ver.1.2.5 Added new hyper skill called “Crab Alchemy” – during hyper mode, raising both arms to guard will charge, and pun
Hello Everyone,
I hope everyone is enjoying flipping crabs around in Fight Crab! We have an update for you and you can find the full list of features below:
Ver.1.2.5

Added new hyper skill called “Crab Alchemy” – during hyper mode, raising both arms to guard will charge, and punching will create new weapons
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20 Apr 2022Developer post
Ver. 1.2.4 Update
Thank you for playing Fight Crab ! A new update has been released with the following changes and fixes. Ver.1.2.4 A new weapon, "T-rex Skull", has been added. It can be used in Versus Mode. PLAYISM Twitter Facebook PLAYISM Official Site PLAYISM Steam Community
Thank you for playing Fight Crab! A new update has been released with the following changes and fixes.
Ver.1.2.4

A new weapon, "T-rex Skull", has been added. It can be used in Versus Mode.
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15 Aug 2021Developer post
Ver. 1.2.2 Update
Thank you for playing Fight Crab, a new update has been released with the following changes and fixes. Ver.1.2.2 Made it impossible to throw away weapons during the "Ready" phase before battle starts Fixed an issue where the Excalibur effects are not synchronized during online pl
Thank you for playing Fight Crab, a new update has been released with the following changes and fixes.
Ver.1.2.2

Made it impossible to throw away weapons during the "Ready" phase before battle starts
Fixed an issue where the Excalibur effects are not synchronized during online play.
Fixed an issue where grabbing the the right arm of the Snow Crab doesn't lead to the correct judgement.
The effectiveness of the crabs during online battle will change due to regulation updates.
Due to the regulation 20210816 update, the following online battle changes will be implemented:

Improved balance for Snow Crab, Christmas Red Crab, Fiddler Crab, and Sponge Crab
Increased movement speed for Mud Crab, Elbow Crab, Calappa, and Sponge Crab
Improved recovery power for Snow Crab, Christmas Red Crab, Elbow Crab, Calappa, Mitten Crab, Horsehair Crab, Fiddler Crab, and Red Frog Crab
Hyper mode gauge fills up quicker for Christmas Red Crab, Elbow Crab, Sponge Crab, and Fiddler Crab.
Reduced damage of 3 Section Staff
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18 May 2021Developer post
Ver. 1.2.1.1 Update
Thank you for playing Fight Crab, a new update has been released with the following changes and fixes. Ver.1.2.1.1 Added Ultra Wide monitor support. Fixed an issue where if you change teams during a match and then leave the room the game was not displaying correctly. In Vs. mode,
Thank you for playing Fight Crab, a new update has been released with the following changes and fixes.
Ver.1.2.1.1

Added Ultra Wide monitor support.
Fixed an issue where if you change teams during a match and then leave the room the game was not displaying correctly.
In Vs. mode, the match regulation update date is now displayed in the bottom right of the screen. Ranked Match rules may change when the regulations are updated. Currently the match time limit has been set to 180 seconds.
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21 Feb 2021Developer post
Ver. 1.2.1.0 Update!
Thank you for playing Fight Crab ! An update has been released today with the following changes: Ver. 1.2.1.0 Unequip timing for ”Shield” and "Pile Bunker" changed from when down to when countdown hits 0 Left arm behavior fixed to match right arm for "Carrier Crab" Hit box expand
Thank you for playing Fight Crab! An update has been released today with the following changes:
Ver. 1.2.1.0

Unequip timing for ”Shield” and "Pile Bunker" changed from when down to when countdown hits 0
Left arm behavior fixed to match right arm for "Carrier Crab"
Hit box expanded for "Lance", "Javelin", and "Gada"
"Kanihameha" no longer consumes stamina
Resistance to weapon-grabbing improved for "Bat", " Tonfa", "Nunchaku", "Hand Axe", "Whip Sword", "Axe Gun", and "Katar"
A certain amount of remaining energy is now required for "Trident" transformation
When using an "Anchor", it can now be removed when pulled with a certain amount of force
Ceiling added to "Ring" and "Crabby Wok 'n' Fire"
Out-of-bounds damage added to "Crabby Wok 'n' Fire" and "Experience The Ninja Crabs"
More stamina now consumed for ”Jet” when collapsed
Reduced amount of stamina recovered while taking out-of-bounds damage
Recovery power improved for "Sponge Crab", "Mud Crab", "Lobster", "Horsehair Crab", and "Carrier Crab"
Recovery power slightly reduced for "Tasmanian Giant"
Added option to select × or 〇 to use for the "Confirm" button when using PS4/PS5 controllers
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22 Dec 2020Developer post
Ver.1.2.0.2 update!
Thank you for playing Fight Crab ! An update has been released today with the following changes: Ver.1.2.0.2 Adjusted out-of-bounds damage in Crossplay so it operates the same way as a Steam only match. Fixed bug affecting Pause during CPU vs. CPU matches. Icons for weapons on th
Thank you for playing Fight Crab! An update has been released today with the following changes:
Ver.1.2.0.2

Adjusted out-of-bounds damage in Crossplay so it operates the same way as a Steam only match.
Fixed bug affecting Pause during CPU vs. CPU matches.
Icons for weapons on the ground behind the player are now displayed in the correct locations.
Even when using the "Jet" weapon to move, moving out of bounds makes it easier for you to be taken down.
A warning message is now shown when the graphic board DirectX version in use is not sufficient.
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23 Nov 2020Developer post
Ver.1.2.0.1 update!
Thank you for playing Fight Crab! An update has been released today with the following changes: Ver.1.2.0.1 Adjusted out-of-bounds damage in Crossplay so it operates the same way as a Steam only match. PLAYISM Twitter Facebook PLAYISM Official Site PLAYISM Steam Community
Thank you for playing Fight Crab! An update has been released today with the following changes:
Ver.1.2.0.1

Adjusted out-of-bounds damage in Crossplay so it operates the same way as a Steam only match.
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30 Oct 2020Developer post
Everyone's favorite "Average Everyday Deer" joins "Fight Crab"!
Hey everyone! The wait is finally over - the titular Deer from DEEEER Simulator: Your Average Everyday Deer Game is joining the battle in Fight Crab! Revel in the August Majesty of the Deer at his hardcore-est! How to Play as "Average Everyday Deer" The Deer is available in the "
Hey everyone!
The wait is finally over - the titular Deer from DEEEER Simulator: Your Average Everyday Deer Game is joining the battle in Fight Crab!
Revel in the August Majesty of the Deer at his hardcore-est!
How to Play as "Average Everyday Deer"
The Deer is available in the "Campaign Mode" shop, and can be played by purchasing him there.
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Now featuring the titular Deer from DEEEER Simulator as a playable character
Fixed bug preventing viewing of matches when using """"Rules: Variable"""" during cross-platform online play
Dash acceleration is now weaker when the crab is facing downward
Out-of-bounds damage is now incurred up in the sky in the """"Crustacean City"""" stage
""""Kanihameha"""" range has been extended
""""Coconut Crab"""" and """"Sponge Crab"""" recovery power has been improved
""""Calappa"""", """"Elbow Crab"""", and """"Fiddler crab"""" stability has been improved
""""Coconut Crab"""", """"Red Frog Crab"""", """"Fiddler crab"""", and """"Hanasaki Crab"""" movement speed has been improved
""""Metal Crab"""" damage reprieve when dashing has been extended
""""Red Rock Crab"""" can now guard when not holding a weapon
Opponents have been made to stagger more when attack with blunter weapons
We hope you continue to enjoy Fight Crab!
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09 Oct 2020Developer post
Ver.1.1.4.3 update!
Thank you for playing Fight Crab! An update has been released today with the following changes: Ver.1.1.4.3 "Out of bounds damage" and "Rules: Variable" are now supported on cross-platform. If you are out of bounds and taking damage, when you move towards the center of the stage
Thank you for playing Fight Crab! An update has been released today with the following changes:
Ver.1.1.4.3

"Out of bounds damage" and "Rules: Variable" are now supported on cross-platform.
If you are out of bounds and taking damage, when you move towards the center of the stage it becomes harder to fall down.
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28 Sep 2020Developer post
Ver.1.1.4.2 update!
Thank you for playing Fight Crab! An update has been released today with the following changes: Ver.1.1.4.2 Fixed bug where Player 2 couldn’t select their weapon in local campaign co-op. Fixed bug where tutorial 2 didn’t progress as intended. Slowed two handed weapon swing speed
Thank you for playing Fight Crab! An update has been released today with the following changes:
Ver.1.1.4.2

Fixed bug where Player 2 couldn’t select their weapon in local campaign co-op.
Fixed bug where tutorial 2 didn’t progress as intended.
Slowed two handed weapon swing speed while downed.
If you are out of bounds and taking damage, you will no longer be able to activate Hyper Mode and you will be more unstable when you move.
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22 Sep 2020Developer post
Your Average Everyday DEEEER joins the Fight Crab battle! Update in October!
Fight Crab - the cutting-edge crustacean battle royale game, and DEEEER Simulator: Your Average Everyday Deer Game - everyone's favorite ""slow-life town destruction game"", both released on Steam in 2020, have joined forces for a new, utterly ridiculous collaboration. You will s
14 Sep 2020Developer post
Ver.1.1.3.4 update!
Thank you for playing Fight Crab! An update has been released today with the following changes: Ver.1.1.3.4 You can now put a password on your free match waiting rooms. Increased performance of the Underwater and Desert maps. Adjusted hitbox of the Katana’s back edge. PLAYISM Twi
Thank you for playing Fight Crab! An update has been released today with the following changes:
Ver.1.1.3.4

You can now put a password on your free match waiting rooms.
Increased performance of the Underwater and Desert maps.
Adjusted hitbox of the Katana’s back edge.
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07 Sep 2020Developer post
Ver.1.1.3.3 update!
Thank you for playing Fight Crab! An update has been released today with the following changes: b]Ver.1.1.3.3 The change team function can now be used in cross platform matches. Extended the time until the camera starts moving after using the Stop Camera function. If you have a s
Thank you for playing Fight Crab! An update has been released today with the following changes:
b]Ver.1.1.3.3

The change team function can now be used in cross platform matches.
Extended the time until the camera starts moving after using the Stop Camera function.
If you have a sickle chain wrapped around an enemy’s weapon, your stamina recovery will now be slowed down as well.
Changed stamina recovery so that when you have a two handed weapon equipped and it gets snagged by a chain, instead of the equipped arm not recovering stamina, your stamina recovery will now be halved for both arms.
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31 Aug 2020Developer post
Ver.1.1.3.2 update!
Thank you for playing Fight Crab! An update has been released today with the following changes: Ver.1.1.3.2 Added new Free Match “Variable” rules. Allows 2-4 players to get together and freely choose who enters or spectates, perfect for those who want to host a crab uhhh Fight…cl
Thank you for playing Fight Crab! An update has been released today with the following changes:
Ver.1.1.3.2

Added new Free Match “Variable” rules.
Allows 2-4 players to get together and freely choose who enters or spectates, perfect for those who want to host a crab uhhh Fight…club?
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24 Aug 2020Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Fight Crab, the game about fighting crabs, was inspired by Dark Souls
Masafumi Onuki, the programmer behind Japanese indie studio Calappa Games (a.k.a Nussoft), is a man who knows what he likes. He likes crabs. All three of his games to date have gone in heavy on crustaceans: there was Neo Aquarium with its intense sci-fi crab brawling, then party-

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Fight Crab 2, the long awaited sequel to Fight Crab, is now available in Early Access!

Play Career Mode by Yourself...

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Fight Crab 2 Demo Now Available!

Entering Early Access from February 13, 2024!

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