Crabmeat

Crabmeat

Released Mar 2026

A short first-person point & click survival horror game where you're a prisoner tasked with crabbing for priceless Southern King Crabs to pay off your debt to the Feudostate. Navigate the harsh waters of the Antarctic and defend your ship from the threats that dwell under the icy waters.

87% positive · 207 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Crabmeat launched on March 10, 2026 as a short, self-contained first-person point-and-click survival horror game. Following launch, the developer was very active with patches — addressing bugs, adding quality-of-life features, and polishing the experience across several updates. On May 1, 2026, the developer explicitly stated that Patch 0.4.0 is the last planned feature and content update for Crabmeat. Only minor bug fixes and Steam Deck compatibility improvements are expected going forward. The game was always described as a short 2-3 hour experience, which aligns with this being a complete, finished product. The developer also noted at launch that gamepad support and localization were possibilities depending on performance, but the May 1 statement makes clear no further content additions are planned regardless. The game is complete as of May 1, 2026.
Evidence
Developer explicitly states Patch 0.4.0 is the last planned feature and content update for Crabmeat; all future patches will only address Steam Deck approval and small bug fixes.
news post · May 1, 2026 source development ending
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Store description markets Crabmeat as a short 2-3 hour standalone experience with no mention of post-launch content, DLC, or ongoing updates.
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Details

Publisher
Searching Interactive
Achievements
10
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Crabmeat is a short first-person point & click survival horror game where you are tasked with crabbing for the priceless southern King Crab.
As an indebted prisoner of the Feudostate, you must collect your quota within 7 days or risk permanent expatriation from the state for you and your family.

Navigate the harsh waters of the Antarctic and defend your ship from the threats that dwell under the icy waters.

GAME FEATURES

  • Explore this icy southern wasteland in your government issued crabbing vessel

  • Bait, place, winch and empty traps to bring in big hauls of precious crabs

  • Experimental blend of First Person and Point and Click gameplay, where the entire game is playable with only a mouse

  • Defend yourself and the ship from the denizens of the sea

  • Short 2-3 hour experience

The Crabs

King Crab are not the only crustaceans you'll encounter in this southern wasteland.

The Ship

Crew the advanced crabbing vessel alone, maintain its components and navigate to bountiful shores. 

The Sea

In this frigid place, will you find freedom or your end? 

Last evaluated Jun 17, 2026
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