Reject Humanity, Return to Crab! The Evolutionary Roguelite Chaos is Here: Everything is Crab

Get ready to claw your way to the top of the food chain on May 8th.

Have you ever heard of the biological phenomenon called carcinisation? It is a fascinating scientific theory suggesting that nature, over time, eventually evolves almost everything into a crab. The developers at Odd Dreams Digital and publisher Secret Mode took this quirky scientific truth and turned it into one of the most chaotic, hilarious, and highly-anticipated indie games of the year.

Launching officially on PC (Steam) on May 8th, 2026, Everything is Crab: The Animal Evolution Roguelite is about to drop.

And trust us—you are not ready for this evolutionary madness!

Spore Meets Modern Roguelite Action

If you grew up loving the classic creature-building mechanics of Spore but now crave the high-stakes adrenaline of modern roguelites, this is about to be your next gaming obsession. In Everything is Crab, you are thrown into a vibrant, living, and unforgiving ecosystem where there is only one golden rule: adapt, or get eaten.

Your task is to hunt, flee, forage, and constantly mutate. The game features over 125 unique evolutionary traits and specializations. Want to spit venom? Done. Want to swap fins for wings, extra sensory antennae, or massive pistol shrimp claws? No problem. You can build the most visually bizarre, terrifying, or adorable hybrid creature imaginable.

“"Everything is Crab might just be the most delightfully chaotic roguelite of 2026." > Indie Game Preview”

Who is This Game For (And Why You Should Play It)?

For the Hardcore Strategists: The game offers up to 20 levels of Selective Pressure difficulty, designed to test your survival instincts to the absolute limit. Every run is dynamically generated, offering endless replayability.

For the Casual Explorers: If you just want to mutate in peace without the crushing difficulty, you can dive into Exploration Mode for a more relaxed evolutionary journey.

For Fans of Pixel Art & Dark Humor: You’ll fall in love with the game's charmingly brutal aesthetic, dynamic day/night cycles, harsh weather events, and epic boss fights (we're looking at you, Shellephant!).

Can you beat convergent evolution and survive the ultimate ecological gauntlet? Or will you embrace nature's ultimate design and become the supreme ruler of the ocean floor?

Want to Play Day One Without Breaking the Bank?

Don’t miss out on the evolutionary boom! To celebrate the official release, we have got some fantastic news for the Playerland community.

During the very first week of launch you can grab your Everything is Crab Steam key from May 8th at a special, discounted introductory price! Stay tunned for the exclusive discount code and start your mutation journey!