Software:Crab Game
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| Developer(s) | Dani |
| Publisher(s) | Dani |
| Composer(s) | Context Sensitive |
| Engine | Unity |
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| Release | 29 October 2021 |
| Genre(s) | Party |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Crab Game is a free-to-play video game developed and published by Norwegian indie developer Daniel Sooman, known online as Dani.[1][2] The game was released for Microsoft Windows on Steam and for macOS and Linux on Itch.io on 29 October 2021; the macOS and Linux editions were later released on Steam on 16 November. Based on the Netflix series Squid Game, players compete with each other in a wide range of minigames in order to be the last one alive.
Gameplay
Crab Game is a first-person multiplayer party game where players compete in various minigames based around childhood games. The player must avoid dying and be the last one remaining in order to win a cash prize; however, the game ends if there is nobody left.[3] Players can attack others with various items, compete in various maps and game modes and communicate with each other through proximity chat. Players can also create servers with up to 50 players or join existing ones. While the game initially featured primarily Squid Game-inspired minigames, a series of content updates have expanded the game to have a variety of game modes and maps unique to Crab Game, with no discernible connection to the series.[4][5][6][7]
Development and release
Crab Game was initially created in two weeks in response to Squid Game's popularity and was named as such to avoid a cease and desist letter from Netflix.[2] On 29 October 2021, Crab Game was released on Steam for Microsoft Windows.[8] The game was released on Itch.io for macOS and Linux as Dani was unsure of their stability due to not being able to test them;[4] said editions were later released on Steam on 16 November.[9] Since its release, Crab Game has been receiving content updates consisting of new maps, more games, and better optimization for slower computers or internet speeds.[7]
Reception
Crab Game was well-received upon its initial release, reaching an all-time peak of over 56,000 players on Steam and over 211,000 viewers on Twitch.[2][6][10] The game also quickly gained exposure on YouTube.[11]
On 2 November 2021, Twitch streamer xQc experienced a DDoS attack while playing Crab Game, causing him to disconnect from the internet.[12] Various Twitch streamers also experienced DDoS attacks, such as Sodapoppin and Nick Polom.[13] The issues were confirmed by developer Dani to be caused by the network the game was running on, which made the IP addresses of players public; he urged players to not join any public lobbies to prevent any DDoS attacks.[14] The issue has since been fixed.[7][13]
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2021 | Steam Awards | Better With Friends | Nominated |
| 2021 | Chat's Choice Awards | Best Competitive Game | Won |
References
- ↑ Miccoli, Salvatore (7 November 2021). "Crab Game: ecco come scaricare il videogioco gratis sfacciatamente copiato da Squid Game" (in it). https://www.justnerd.it/2021/11/07/crab-game-ecco-come-scaricare-il-videogioco-gratis-sfacciatamente-copiato-a-squid-game.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Grayson, Nathan (5 November 2021). "Netflix just got into video games. It's already playing catch-up with 'Squid Game' fans.". The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2021/11/05/squid-game-netflix-video-games-mobile-stranger-things.
- ↑ White, James (16 November 2021). "Which Battle Royale Game Is Right for Me?". https://collider.com/which-battle-royale-game-is-best.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 McWhertor, Michael (2 November 2021). "Squid Game knockoff Crab Game blows up on Steam, Twitch". https://www.polygon.com/22759418/netflix-squid-game-steam-free-crab-game-download.
- ↑ Colbert, Isaiah (3 November 2021). "A Squid Game Clone Is Taking Over Twitch". https://kotaku.com/a-squid-game-clone-is-taking-over-twitch-1847989335.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Gerblick, Jordan (29 October 2021). "This Crab Game on Steam would make a great Netflix series". https://www.gamesradar.com/this-crab-game-on-steam-would-make-a-great-netlix-series.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Polhamus, Blaine (8 November 2021). "Crab Games gets new modes and maps in first content update". https://dotesports.com/general/news/crab-games-gets-new-modes-and-maps-in-first-content-update.
- ↑ Abuelhawa, Laila (3 November 2021). "'Squid Game' Free Knockoff Multiplayer Crab Game Goes Viral". https://wmgk.com/2021/11/03/crab-game-goes-viral.
- ↑ "Crab Game Content Update 2". 16 November 2021. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1782210/view/5626679700673531004.
- ↑ Kelly, Erron (2 November 2021). "Crab Game is popular and leaking IP addresses". https://venturebeat.com/2021/11/02/crab-game-is-popular-and-also-leaking-ip-addresses.
- ↑ Liang, Lu-Hai (30 November 2021). "Crab Game, Which Is Definitely Not Based On A Korean TV Show, Is At The Tail End Of A Dying Trend". https://www.thegamer.com/crab-game-korean-show-dying-trend.
- ↑ Reyes, Jessica (4 November 2021). "How This Squid Game Clone Got xQc Kicked Off The Internet". https://www.svg.com/651832/how-this-squid-game-clone-got-xqc-kicked-off-the-internet.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Polhamus, Blaine (5 November 2021). "Crab Game developer says game is 'safe' after DDoS scare". https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/crab-game-developer-says-game-is-safe-after-ddos-scare.
- ↑ Polhamus, Blaine (2 November 2021). "Developer of Crab Game warns streamers to 'stay away from public lobbies' to avoid risking DDoS attacks". https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/crab-game-dev-warns-streamers-stay-away-from-public-lobbies-avoid-ddos.
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