Choose CATch the Stars
Choose CATch the Stars if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. CATch the Stars launched in 2020.
CATch the Stars vs Crabby Beach
CATch the Stars and Crabby Beach both land in Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Casual games on Steam. CATch the Stars (2020) is 2 years older than Crabby Beach (2022). CATch the Stars scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Crabby Beach (77.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Crabby Beach
Choose Crabby Beach if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Crabby Beach launched in 2022.
Both CATch the Stars and Crabby Beach sit in Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 CATch the Stars |  Crabby Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.8% positive (218 reviews) | 77.8% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pinel Games | HentyUI |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- CATch the Stars (2020) is 2 years older than Crabby Beach (2022).
- CATch the Stars scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Crabby Beach (77.8% positive).
- CATch the Stars is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Crabby Beach (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
CATch the Stars vs Crabby Beach — FAQ
- Should I play CATch the Stars or Crabby Beach first?
- If you want chronology, CATch the Stars (2020) came out before Crabby Beach (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are CATch the Stars and Crabby Beach similar?
- They overlap on Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.