King Crab
By Chris Hawkes · published by Noob Media LLC
Steam data
Everything Steam lists for King Crab · record updated 1 day ago
Overview
App info
- App type
- Game
- Developer
- Chris Hawkes, Noob Media LLC
- Publisher
- Noob Media LLC
- Steam profile
- Not counted yet: Steam is still getting to know this game, so it doesn't add to game counts or achievement totals · checked 1 day ago
- Website
- kingcrabgame.com
Platforms
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Controller
- Full support
Features
5Prices
SingaporeS$SGD
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Americas 10
Europe 5
CIS 4
Asia-Pacific 15
Middle East & Africa 7
Patches
Patch notes
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Sep 28, 2026 Difficulty, Digging & Erosion Update
## Latest Release Notes This update includes a number of gameplay improvements, new simulation features, and bug fixes. ### Gameplay Improvements - Major update to difficulty settings, giving players more control over the overall challenge…
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May 18, 2026 King Crab – Trench System & Performance Improvements Patch
King Crab has received another major update focused on performance, stability, and water behavior improvements. This patch includes significant work on the wave and trench systems. Water now dissipates and drains more naturally through tre…
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May 16, 2026 Difficulty Balance + Boat Stability Fix
This update includes a few improvements based on early launch feedback. Changes: Adjusted level difficulty and early wave pacing to give players more room to learn, experiment, and recover. Improved boat stability to reduce unwanted flippi…
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May 16, 2026 Difficulty balance update
Adjusted early wave pacing and level difficulty to make the opening experience clearer and more approachable for new players. This update is intended to reduce early frustration while preserving the core challenge of digging trenches, buil…
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May 15, 2026 King Crab - Hotfix Update
This update includes improvements to player movement and terrain traversal, especially when navigating dynamically shaped sand and voxel terrain. Changes: Improved movement over uneven terrain and small slopes Reduced cases where players c…
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May 14, 2026 Small Fixes Update
This update includes a couple of small fixes: - Fixed the Quit button so it properly exits back to the main menu. - Fixed an underwater post-process rendering issue in the Drowned Docks level. - Fixed wave behavior issues in the Drowned Do…
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Feb 27, 2026 PC Demo Stability Update (Big Fix) 🦀
Wave generation is now fixed on the PC version of the build 🌊. Other stability improvements were added as well. Thanks to all who've provided feedback! More improvements are coming! 🦀
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Dec 15, 2025 Development Update – Gameplay Footage
Here’s some early gameplay footage from King Crab. This video shows the current state of core gameplay. Everything is still in development, but progress is steady. Keep in mind, this game is available for both PC and VR. The below gameplay…
Builds
1| Build | Branch | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| 25588229 | public | Sep 28, 2026 |
Depots
Depots
4| ID | Name | Systems | Size | Download | Manifest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 228989 | — shared from 228980 | Windows | — | — | — |
| 228990 | — shared from 228980 | Windows | — | — | — |
| 2523692 | — | Windows | 5.03 GB | 4.16 GB | 3000777334623340869 |
| 2523693 | — | Windows | 4.17 GB | 3.92 GB | 6433333505830355010 |
Branches
1| Branch | Build | Updated | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| public | 25588229 | Sep 28, 2026 | Open |
Configuration
Install foldersteamapps/common/King Crab
Launch options
2| Executable | Arguments | Systems | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| vr/KingCrab.exe | Windows · 64-bit | Play VR Version (Requires Headset) | |
| desktop/KingCrab.exe | Windows · 64-bit | Play Desktop Version |
News
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May 16, 2026 · Community Announcements King Crab is Now Available on Steam!
King Crab has officially launched on Steam!Dig trenches, build sand walls, redirect waves, and protect the crab as the ocean grows stronger each round. King Crab is a physics-driven beach defense gam…
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Mar 1, 2026 · Community Announcements King Crab Next Fest Live Gameplay 🦀
🦀 Welcome to the King Crab Next Fest livestream!Watch live gameplay as we:• Dig trenches and build walls • Fight the rising tide • Protect the sandcastle • Survive chaotic beach physics King Crab is…
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