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King of Crabs

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Android • 2023

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Quick resume

Battle Royale with crabs! Intense multiplayer action, with up to 100 players! Scrap, scavenge and slaughter your way to becoming the King of Crabs!

Global score

79/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play, Adventure, Simulator, Fighting

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    Pros

    • Fun and addictive gameplay
    • Free to play with fair monetization
    • Good multiplayer and social features
    • Colorful and humorous presentation
    • Regular updates and new content

    Cons

    • Some pay-to-win concerns
    • Grind can be tedious
    • Limited game modes and map variety
    • Server and connectivity issues
    • Toxic behavior at higher ranks

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Domination, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players can choose their crab, weapons, and play style freely, with options for solo or cooperative play."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game offers skill-based combat and progression through upgrades and ranking, with some grind and challenge."

    • Competition
      4

      "Strong competitive multiplayer focus with leaderboards, PvP modes, and ranking systems."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many players report addictive gameplay and habitual daily play, with long grind for upgrades."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Supports teaming up with friends and cooperative play, though solo play is also common."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Customization of crabs and weapons available, but gameplay follows established battle royale mechanics."

    • Domination
      3

      "Players strive to dominate others and climb leaderboards; some reports of toxic behavior at higher ranks."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, enjoying silly and lighthearted gameplay."

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Most players engage voluntarily for fun and social reasons, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players try different crabs, weapons, and strategies, though core gameplay loop is consistent."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Some exploration of maps and environments, but limited variety and mostly familiar settings."

    • Expression
      3

      "Players customize crabs with skins, hats, and weapons for personal expression."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Imaginative setting with giant crabs wielding weapons in a colorful, cartoonish world."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Community and social play important; players form friendships and play with family or friends."

    • Growth
      3

      "Progression through leveling, unlocking crabs, and improving skills is a key motivation."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active attention and engagement during matches; not a background or idle game."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Some social bonding and close interactions reported, especially among family and friends."

    • Leadership
      1

      "Some players lead teams or coordinate with friends, but no strong leadership roles emphasized."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong focus on collecting items, upgrades, and unlocking new crabs and cosmetics."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Gameplay is fun and lighthearted, providing relaxation though some tension in PvP."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Colorful visuals, humorous sound effects, and playful animations provide sensory enjoyment."

    • Status
      3

      "Leaderboards and ranks provide social recognition and status among players."

    • Story
      -4

      "No meaningful narrative or story; gameplay is context-free and focused on action."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players use tactics and timing in combat and resource management, though mechanics are straightforward."

    • Thrill
      3

      "PvP combat and survival elements create suspense and excitement."

    • Value
      3

      "Free to play with optional purchases; players feel they get good value for time invested."

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat and destruction of other crabs is central to gameplay."

    • Survival
      3

      "Avoiding death and managing resources to survive against other players is key."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026