Choose The Outer Worlds
Choose The Outer Worlds if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 16,855 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Outer Worlds vs CRABS MUST DIE!
The Outer Worlds and CRABS MUST DIE! both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. The Outer Worlds (2020) is 5 years older than CRABS MUST DIE! (2025). CRABS MUST DIE! scores higher on Steam reviews (86.2% positive) than The Outer Worlds (82.4% 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 CRABS MUST DIE!
Choose CRABS MUST DIE! if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. CRABS MUST DIE! launched in 2025.
Both The Outer Worlds and CRABS MUST DIE! sit in RPG 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
 The Outer Worlds |  CRABS MUST DIE! | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.4% positive (16,855 reviews) | 86.2% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Obsidian Entertainment | Roman Kharlamov |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- The Outer Worlds (2020) is 5 years older than CRABS MUST DIE! (2025).
- CRABS MUST DIE! scores higher on Steam reviews (86.2% positive) than The Outer Worlds (82.4% positive).
- CRABS MUST DIE! is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than The Outer Worlds (11.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Outer Worlds is Deck Playable, CRABS MUST DIE! is Deck Unsupported.
The Outer Worlds vs CRABS MUST DIE! — FAQ
- Should I play The Outer Worlds or CRABS MUST DIE! first?
- If you want chronology, The Outer Worlds (2020) came out before CRABS MUST DIE! (2025). 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 The Outer Worlds and CRABS MUST DIE! similar?
- They overlap on 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.