Crabmeat

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Crabmeat is a single player survival shooter game with horror, thriller and violence themes. It was developed by Mitchell Pasmans and was released on March 10, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

Crabmeat is a short first-person point & click survival horror game where you are tasked with crabbing for the priceless southern King Crab. As an indebted prisoner of the Feudostate, you must collect your quota within 7 days or risk permanent expatriation from the state for you and your family. Navigate the harsh waters of the Antarctic and defend your ship from the threats that dwell under …

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Unique and immersive atmosphere with strong environmental storytelling and worldbuilding.
Engaging and satisfying gameplay loop centered around crab fishing, boat management, and exploration.
Point-and-click control scheme adds tension and a clunky charm that enhances the horror and survival experience.

Point-and-click movement controls are unintuitive and clunky for many players, causing initial frustration and discomfort.
Gameplay can feel slow, repetitive, and somewhat lacking in variety or escalation, especially in combat and horror elements.
The game is relatively short with limited story depth and could benefit from additional content such as an endless mode or more lore.

gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered around a solid, immersive loop of managing and protecting an autonomous ship while crab-catching, with a unique blend of point-and-click mechanics that some find clunky but others see as fitting the atmosphere. Though some players feel the gameplay can become repetitive or limited in content, many appreciate its intuitive design, replayability, and the unsettling yet engaging pacing. Overall, it offers a relaxing yet compelling experience with a distinct blend of work simulation and light horror elements.
- “The gameplay loop is solid as you manage, protect, and repair your autonomous ship, catching crabs and uncovering secrets the ship hides from you behind lock and key, including in plain sight.”
- “Gameplay loop is relaxing but doesn't get repetitive due to zones moving and changing size, so you've got to keep that in mind while setting up to crab.”
- “Charting your boat through the misty, icy waters on the hunt for crabs feels unsettling at first, but once you start to understand the gameplay loop and begin completing your daily tasks, it feels utterly compelling.”
- “Kinda boring, never really fished anything out of the water that was scary, nothing in the lockers or behind locked doors did anything interesting, additional lore was nothing, just idk, needed something more going on after the gameplay loop started and it never really happened, just the same thing for 2 hours, a boss fight, and then it's over.”
- “I get that the point and click controls are to make gameplay a bit more clumsy, along with the inventory system being clunky to make it harder to deal with crabs during an emergency... but outside of that the game doesn't really do anything with the point and click controls.”
- “The game is very good, the movement mechanic is absolute garbage.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is concise and atmospheric, delivering a unique and creepy horror premise with strong environmental storytelling, though somewhat brief and lacking in depth. Fans appreciate its distinctive backstory and engaging mood, making it a rewarding, short experience despite limited narrative complexity.
- “Super fun little indie horror game with a creepy and unique story premise!”
- “A very well rounded simulation horror with a unique backstory and setting, and an ending that will leave you reaching for your blood pressure meds haha.”
- “I really enjoyed the story, and for a concise, 2-3 hour experience, this was well worth the price!”
- “Though this one is thin on storytelling.”
- “If it just used standard mouse and keyboard controls it probably would have felt like an extremely generic indie horror game with very little content and a by-the-numbers story.”
- “There's really no story.”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers a highly immersive and unique atmosphere, blending horror and tension with environmental storytelling and an original, if somewhat awkward, control scheme that enhances the experience. Players praise the compelling mood, from stormy Antarctic seas to eerie sound design, making the atmosphere a standout feature that deeply engages and rewards exploration.
- “Loved every second of it, atmosphere was amazing and the story was great.”
- “The atmosphere brings it home too - banging about the Antarctic ocean, riding the waves through narrow cracks in the ice while a storm rages around you, hearing the scuttle of claws on the deck behind you as you sort through another haul... wonderful stuff.”
- “Lots to like about this game, but for me the environment (and the atmosphere it creates) is the standout.”
- “I understand it adds to the horror atmosphere, but having a WASD control option would be much better for many players, even as a 'non-recommended experimental' option.”
- “While initially 'clunky' feeling, the controls add a lot to the cramped atmosphere of your disheveled boat.”
- “This game is the same, except it's got its own original awkward control scheme, atmosphere and character to it.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a unique and charming art style that perfectly sets a creepy yet occasionally cozy mood, enhanced by immersive and striking aesthetics. The world-building visually supports the atmosphere, contributing to an engaging and memorable experience.
- “Fantastic work on the gameplay loop, and great creepy aesthetics!”
- “Aesthetics and sound design are suitably oppressive, but there are glimmers of cosiness here.”
- “The art style and world building both have a unique charm that sets the mood perfectly.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Optimization is generally smooth, but some users experience occasional performance issues in specific areas, such as the ship graveyard.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding is considered tedious, especially when players must repeat long sections after dying and reloading from distant checkpoints.
- “This can be incredibly tedious after dying and having to reload from far back.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the emotional aspect of the game deeply touching, highlighting moments that convey genuine love and appreciation, especially through artistic elements that celebrate happiness across diverse themes like family, music, and more.
- “This bridge is really emotional and touching, especially in the line 'click clack click-click clack' where you truly sense the love and appreciation that Bob Ross has for such an amazing artistic video that captures the happiness of all forms, from family to music, to drugs, and beyond.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is described as emotional and touching, effectively conveying a deep sense of love and appreciation that enhances the artistic and joyful themes of the video.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor is dark and cleverly intertwined with an intriguing mystery, adding a unique and engaging tone to the game.
- “A darkly funny premise with an intriguing mystery.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find that once the basic gameplay loop is understood, the game offers a surprisingly high level of replayability.
- “After learning the general gameplay loop, there's a surprising amount of replayability.”