Choose Modbox
Choose Modbox if you want an Indie, Casual, and Early Access game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Modbox launched in 2016.
Modbox vs King Crab
Modbox and King Crab both land in Action, Adventure, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Modbox (2016) is 10 years older than King Crab (2026). King Crab is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than Modbox (7.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 King Crab
Choose King Crab if it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. King Crab launched in 2026.
Both Modbox and King Crab sit in Action, Adventure, and Simulation on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported, 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
 Modbox |  King Crab | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Early Access | Action, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.5% positive (173 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Alientrap | Chris Hawkes, Noob Media LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Modbox (2016) is 10 years older than King Crab (2026).
- King Crab is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than Modbox (7.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Modbox has co-op; King Crab does not.
- King Crab is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Modbox has no Deck rating yet.
Modbox vs King Crab — FAQ
- Should I play Modbox or King Crab first?
- If you want chronology, Modbox (2016) came out before King Crab (2026). 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 Modbox and King Crab similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, Simulation 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.
- Does King Crab have multiplayer like Modbox?
- No. Modbox supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while King Crab is listed as single-player only.