Choose Auctus
Choose Auctus if you want the Surround Sound side of the pairing. Auctus launched in 2027.
Auctus vs CRABS MUST DIE!
Auctus and CRABS MUST DIE! both land in Action, Adventure, RPG 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 share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam. CRABS MUST DIE! (2025) is 2 years older than Auctus (2027). CRABS MUST DIE! is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Auctus has no Deck rating yet. 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 CRABS MUST DIE!
Choose CRABS MUST DIE! if you want an Indie game with Playable without Timed Input and Adjustable Difficulty. CRABS MUST DIE! launched in 2025.
Both Auctus and CRABS MUST DIE! sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Save Anytime, 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
 Auctus |  CRABS MUST DIE! | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | Price unknown | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 86.2% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Solid Entertainment | Roman Kharlamov |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- CRABS MUST DIE! (2025) is 2 years older than Auctus (2027).
- CRABS MUST DIE! is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Auctus has no Deck rating yet.
Auctus vs CRABS MUST DIE! — FAQ
- Should I play Auctus or CRABS MUST DIE! first?
- If you want chronology, CRABS MUST DIE! (2025) came out before Auctus (2027). 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 Auctus and CRABS MUST DIE! similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, RPG 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.