Games Like Another Crab's Treasure

Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.

Why similar: Souls-like 51.9%, 3D Platformer 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Cartoony 7.4%, Action RPG 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly mirrors the blend of challenging souls-like combat and charming, dark-humored exploration found in the seed game.

The Last Hero of Nostalgaia is a satirical action-adventure, brought to life by a twisted and wicked tale. Featuring hard but fair combat, *full character customization, unique battle armor and engaging narrative mechanics rich in lore, Nostalgaia plunges you into almost certain death at every turn.

Why similar: Souls-like 65.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Action RPG 8.7%, Third Person 6.6%, RPG 4%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares a similar satirical take on the souls-like genre while maintaining a focus on third-person action and exploration.

Wish-granting Mermaid’s Tears in the hands of SpongeBob and Patrick… What could go wrong? Sure, the very fabric holding the universe together could come undone, opening portals into wild Wishworlds. But that’s nothing our favorite sponge can’t handle- with the right cosmic costume!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 49.3%, Third Person 13%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Funny 10.5%, Open World 6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a high-quality 3D platforming experience with a similar sense of humor and colorful, imaginative level design.

In Cat Quest III you play as a purrivateer in a freely explorable 2.5D open-world swarming with Pi-rats. You can sail the seas in your ship for treasures galore! But prepare for peril, as the Pirate King aims to hunt you down...

Why similar: Action RPG 36.8%, Open World 22.4%, Funny 20.7%, Cute 14.1%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a lighthearted, nautical-themed adventure that shares the whimsical spirit of the seed game.

Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.

Why similar: Souls-like 73%, Action RPG 7%, Dark Fantasy 6.7%, Third Person 4.3%, Story Rich 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: While darker in tone, it offers some of the most refined souls-like combat mechanics currently available on Steam.

Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.

Why similar: Souls-like 60.9%, Nonlinear 10%, Action RPG 8.4%, Action-Adventure 6.2%, Cute 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the sense of discovery and methodical combat of a souls-like within a charming, isometric perspective.

Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

Why similar: Souls-like 76.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%, Atmospheric 4.7%, Action-Adventure 4.1%, Story Rich 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a high-difficulty, combat-focused experience that rewards precision and mastery, much like the boss encounters in the seed game.

Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.

Why similar: Souls-like 60.8%, 3D Platformer 14.3%, Action-Adventure 6.6%, Third Person 5.7%, Cute 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines precise 3D platforming with difficult, souls-like combat in a stylized, atmospheric world.

Hunted by mercenaries of an enemy with untold power, the fighter Pseudo and the creature under his protection begin a perilous quest to the edges of strange lands.

Why similar: Souls-like 58.5%, Action RPG 10.8%, Third Person 7%, Beat 'em up 5.6%, RPG 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: The game features a unique, hand-drawn art style and deep, challenging combat that resonates with the soul of the seed game.

A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

Why similar: Souls-like 63.4%, 3D Platformer 12.8%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Third Person 6.2%, Atmospheric 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a beautiful, vibrant world with action-adventure mechanics and challenging combat that feels like a more polished take on the genre.

DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.

Why similar: Open World 45.1%, Atmospheric 21%, RPG 16.5%, Story Rich 10.7%, 3D 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the atmospheric, underwater exploration aspect of the seed game with a unique, unsettling twist.

Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the throne, you must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your Kingdom. Explore a deceivingly charming world. Assemble a band of brave companions. Banish the merciless Frog clan!

Why similar: Souls-like 62.2%, Action RPG 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.2%, Action-Adventure 6.2%, Story Rich 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game uses a cute, hand-drawn aesthetic to mask a surprisingly brutal and methodical combat system.

Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures!

Why similar: Underwater 56.1% ★, Open World 18.9%, Cute 11.5%, Atmospheric 7.4%, 3D 6%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the underwater exploration and cleaning aspects, providing a relaxing counterpart to the seed game's combat.

Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

Why similar: Souls-like 58.7%, Action RPG 11.5%, Lore-Rich 8.2%, Open World 5.9%, Action-Adventure 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This metroidvania features a vibrant, hand-drawn world and deep combat mechanics that reward exploration.

Claw your way across exotic islands combining fluid movement with fast paced combat to become a Crab Champion in this third person roguelike shooter.

Why similar: 3D 64.8%, Action 35.2%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the crustacean theme and fast-paced action, though it shifts the focus toward a roguelike shooter experience.

Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 36.3%, Funny 15.6%, Cartoony 15.2%, Third Person 11.3%, Story Rich 10%

Why You'll Like It: It is a masterclass in 3D platforming that balances dark, quirky humor with creative world-building.

Going Under is a satirical dungeon crawler about exploring the cursed ruins of failed tech startups. As an unpaid intern in the dystopian city of Neo-Cascadia, you’ll wield office junk as weaponry as you make your way through the offbeat procedural dungeons beneath your company campus.

Why similar: Souls-like 49.8%, Beat 'em up 13.5%, Action RPG 10.1%, Funny 7%, Third Person 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the satirical, dark-humored tone of the seed game within a fast-paced, action-roguelike framework.

Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.3%, Funny 25.9%, Cute 16.7%, Third Person 11.6%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the pure joy of movement and exploration, stripping away the combat for a cozy, platforming-heavy experience.

Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 22.2%, Cartoony 13.8%, Funny 11.5%, Third Person 10.9%, Lore-Rich 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a delightful 3D collectathon experience with unique mechanics that emphasize exploration and puzzle-solving.

DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.

Why similar: Underwater 59.5% ★, Funny 16.6%, RPG 12.6%, Story Rich 8.5%, Action 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the charm of underwater exploration and management, serving as a relaxing companion to the seed game.

Pumpkin Jack is a Spooky Scary 3D platformer in which you embody Jack, the Mythical Pumpkin Lord! Dive into an Epic Adventure through otherworldly landscapes and help the Evil annihilate the Good!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 46.2%, Third Person 12.1%, Cartoony 11.3%, Action 8.1%, Action-Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This 3D platformer leans into a spooky, humorous tone that feels very similar to the lighthearted yet dangerous world of the seed game.

Guide Pronty and its Javelin partner Bront as it defends the once great city of Royla. Explore the deep sea, fight mutant sea creatures, and discover the secrets behind this new Atlantis in this beautiful action-packed adventure.

Why similar: Underwater 33.5% ★, Souls-like 23.7%, Cartoony 12.1%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Atmospheric 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is an underwater-themed action game that requires quick reflexes and strategic combat, similar to the seed game's boss fights.

In the distant future when civilization is on the verge of extinction, people follow the legend of the Elysium in the last city, Havenswell. In this post-apocalyptic wasteland sci-fi ARPG, you will play as Arrisa, a Blader with immortality, and explore the city ruin to find the hope of a new life.

Why similar: Souls-like 77.9%, Action RPG 12.1%, Action-Adventure 3.2%, RPG 3%, 3D 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a challenging, anime-styled souls-like experience with a focus on fluid combat and exploration.

Sequel to the critically acclaimed action adventure. Experience a gorgeous new third person 3D view and embark on an epic journey that unfolds the mysteries of what happened 1000 years ago.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 28.3%, Third Person 27.7%, RPG 19.5%, Atmospheric 15.9%, Action 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure game offers a colorful, Zelda-inspired world that focuses on exploration and light combat.

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.

Why similar: Souls-like 62.8%, Action RPG 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 6%, Open World 5%, Third Person 5%

Why You'll Like It: It is a promising souls-like action-RPG that emphasizes difficult combat and atmospheric world-building.

A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 41.9%, Cute 18.6%, Funny 17.4%, Third Person 9.7%, Open World 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title is a quintessential 3D platformer that prioritizes charm, humor, and movement-based gameplay.

REMNANT II® pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself.

Why similar: Souls-like 80.2%, Third Person 5.2%, Action-Adventure 5.1%, RPG 4.5%, Atmospheric 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a more intense, shooter-focused take on the souls-like formula for those who enjoy the challenge of the genre.

Race across open oceans and uncover a kingdom’s dark secrets. Expressively platform your way across dozens of locales, upgrading your gear and modifying your move-set every step of the way!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 24.1%, Nonlinear 16.6%, Open World 13.9%, Lore-Rich 11.9%, Funny 10.7%

A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The final major update Version 2.5 is out now: features deadlier boss battles and all-new Veteran Mode.

Why similar: Souls-like 52.9%, Action RPG 9.9%, Lore-Rich 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%, Open World 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a more traditional, dark-fantasy souls-like experience with a heavy emphasis on exploration and combat.

The First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game. The player will become Khazan, the great general of the Pell Los Empire, who overcame death, and sets out to reveal the incidents that led to his downfall and seek vengeance on his enemies.

Why similar: Souls-like 58.6%, Action RPG 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 6.3%, Third Person 5.7%, Cartoony 5.3%

You're a tiny pill-bug in a big world! Roll, zip, and slam your way through the gorgeous landscapes of the Australian bush, unite your fellow bugs, and fight back the greedy Fire Ant Conglomerate!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.8%, Funny 14.2%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Third Person 11.1%, Cute 9.2%

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 39.8%, Story Rich 25.8%, Third Person 20.8%, Action 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: This metroidvania features a unique animal protagonist and satisfying, punchy combat in a stylized world.

Embark upon a vast, snow-ravaged kingdom in Tails of Iron 2, sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG. As Arlo, heir to the Warden of the Wastes, adventure through harsh northern lands, home to giant beasts and ragtag bandits, in an epic quest to overcome an ancient, blood-starved evil.

Why similar: Souls-like 60.6%, Action RPG 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Action-Adventure 5.7%, RPG 3.8%

Set sail to an undersea labyrinth in search of the Deep City of Armoroad! Lead a party of adventurers to explore the vast dungeon in search of untold technology, treasure, and lost secrets.

Why similar: RPG 58.6%, Funny 14.8%, 3D 13.6%, Cute 13%

YOU GET TO CONTROL UNIQUE CREATURES LIKE LOBSTERS, CRABS AND BARNACLES, IN A WILD WATER WORLD THAT EXCEEDS ALL HUMAN SENSE.

Why similar: Underwater 60.7% ★, Third Person 12.7%, Funny 12.1%, Action 9.1%, Atmospheric 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is a niche, underwater-themed action game that directly features crustaceans in combat scenarios.

Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

Why similar: Nonlinear 54.8%, Atmospheric 22.2%, Cute 16.3%, Action 6.7%

A rogue-like pirate adventure game. Explore a skeleton-riddled archipelago in search of a giant monster. Find treasures, weapons and secrets. Can you defeat the terrible kraken?

Why similar: RPG 78.6%, Cute 14.6%, Action 6.8%

KILL CRAB is an underwater First Person Shooter, where you must complete combat challenges by killing aquatic vermin. The player will have to complete 4 combat challenges to escape. The game’s theme is a combination of the wild west and underwater.

Why similar: Underwater 40.9% ★, Nonlinear 30%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, 3D 5.7%, Story Rich 5%

The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.

Why similar: Souls-like 58.5%, Nonlinear 10.6%, Action RPG 8.9%, Lore-Rich 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%

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

Why similar: Dark Humor 52.5%, Funny 30.1%, 3D 11.1%, Action 6.2%

This is a dark, soul like role-playing game, trying to create a different experience in this genre. The protagonist fights against a powerful enemy in this city in search of a divine artifact.

Why similar: Souls-like 53.2%, Action RPG 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, 3D Platformer 7.9%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

Join a homeless cat in this 3d platformer with souls-lite combat and dark humor. Explore the Squirrel Kingdom - a place full of secrets, collectibles and new weapons to find. Complete jobs for weird characters. Fight, dodge or parry challenging enemies and bosses with a lock-on combat system.

Why similar: Souls-like 55.4%, Dark Humor 12.8%, 3D Platformer 12%, Cartoony 6.9%, Funny 6%

Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.

Why similar: Dark Humor 41.8%, Cartoony 26.5%, Funny 25.9%, Action 5.8%

Storybook characters discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book and must jump between 2D & 3D realms to save their friends in this charming action-adventure.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 42.4%, Action-Adventure 19.8%, Cartoony 19.4%, Cute 11.1%, 3D 7.3%

A 3d bug adventure game 🐜🐛🐞 Run, jump and shoot while you chase an elusive fairy . . . Can you turn back into a human?

Why similar: Souls-like 56.8%, 3D Platformer 14.1%, Action-Adventure 7%, Third Person 5.8%, Funny 5.8%

Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.

Why similar: Souls-like 67.9%, Action RPG 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%, Third Person 5.7%, Atmospheric 3.3%

A goofy action RPG. Armed with a plushie, smack down nightmarish foes with cuddly chaos. Cheese the boss. Dodge roll your way to victory!

Why similar: Souls-like 52.2%, Action RPG 11.4%, 3D Platformer 10.5%, Funny 6.9%, Action-Adventure 5.1%

Crab God is an atmospheric underwater strategy game. Guide your Crabling colony through wild ocean depths, and defend the egg of the next Crab God.Restore and protect diverse coral reefs, making a difference in the real world as you progress in-game. Make waves, praise the claw!

Why similar: Underwater 75.6% ★, Atmospheric 14.5%, 3D 9.9%

Shipwrecked on a myth-shrouded island, play as rookie pirate Marcus “Rookie” Ramsey and explore haunting biomes, face unforgiving combat, and unravel a deep-sea curse in search of your lost crew, the Angry Mermaids.

Why similar: Souls-like 69.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Atmospheric 5%, Story Rich 4.8%

SHRIMP GAME: KRILL CONFIRMED is a solo or multiplayer third-person shooter RPG intro to SHRIMP GAME set in an abyssal realm. Pilot your SHRIMP platform to fight giant sea monsters, master elemental classes, and unearth secrets in a co-op campaign, or just krill your friends in multiplayer PVP!

Why similar: Underwater 50.8% ★, Open World 20.3%, Funny 12.7%, Lore-Rich 12.2%, Action 4%

Go on an adventure in a world packed with secrets helped by your friend, a poulp with many abilities. Explore, solve puzzles, wander across dungeons, blast through races and much more in this cute game inspired by the best 3D platformers

Why similar: Funny 27.7%, Cartoony 26%, Action-Adventure 20.5%, Cute 19.2%, Action 6.6%

ULTROS is a psychedelic metroidvania where you wake up stranded on The Sarcophagus — a cosmic uterus holding an ancient, demonic being. Trapped in the loop of a black hole, you will have to explore The Sarcophagus and meet its inhabitants to understand the part you play...

Why similar: Atmospheric 57.4%, Action 42.6%

Squirrel, meet gun. As the neighborhood’s most obnoxious rodent, develop a knack (and a love?) for crime and mayhem in pursuit of golden acorns in this nutty sandbox shooter and puzzle platformer. Fight tooth, claw, and gun to escape a secret underground facility and defeat the Agents.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 29.3%, Cartoony 14.8%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Funny 11.8%, Third Person 11.8%

Become the stealer of forms in GRIME II, a surreal action-adventure metroidvania. Launch tendrils made of hands to absorb foes and summon molds in their shape, as you explore a bizarre lived-in-world obsessed with art.

Why similar: Souls-like 60.6%, Action RPG 12.6%, Nonlinear 10.6%, Lore-Rich 9%, RPG 4.1%

Welcome to Paleo Pines, a charming island known for its friendly dinosaurs, quirky townsfolk, and mysterious past. Befriend dinos and enlist their help to fix up your ranch and farm crops to create your cozy dino sanctuary! Then set out with your companion, Lucky, to uncover the island’s secrets.

Why similar: Open World 36.3%, Funny 26.6%, Cute 24.8%, 3D 12.3%

Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.

Why similar: Atmospheric 45.9%, Story Rich 38%, Action 16.1%

Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

Why similar: Nonlinear 21.6%, Lore-Rich 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Open World 15.4%, Atmospheric 9.3%

SAY ANYTHING in this bizarre dungeon adventure where words control everything. Fill in the blanks with text or voice to uncover lost abilities, embark on strange quests, and solve mindbending riddles. Can you conquer the crypt and uncover the mystery at the heart of CRYPTMASTER?

Why similar: Action RPG 21.3%, Lore-Rich 18.5%, Funny 14.1%, Third Person 12.5%, Action-Adventure 11.5%

Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.

Why similar: Souls-like 82.2%, Open World 5.3%, Atmospheric 4.6%, Story Rich 3.7%, Cute 2.8%

In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.

Why similar: Atmospheric 45.1%, Action-Adventure 32.6%, Story Rich 22.3%