From the Editor's Desk

'Another Crab's Treasure' Is the Must-Play Soulslike of the Year

Another Crab’s Treasure is the quintessential underdog story, a game about a little guy thrust into a dangerous world where nearly everybody wants to erase him from existence. It’s also one of the most inventive takes on the Soulslike genre that I’ve ever seen: a tough-of-nails action game, a cartoony romp through a colorful world, and an insightful reflection on the dangers of pollution and climate change. Last year Lies of P proved that a unique story and aesthetic can make a Soulslike game flourish, and in every regard, Another Crab’s Treasure feels like the next step after that. It’s simply a must-play title that pushes the genre forward in imaginative new ways.

In Another Crab’s Treasure you play as Kril, a tiny hermit crab simply living his life in the shallow pool. That is until one fateful day, when one of those shark grabber toys steals your shell and runs away with it. With no home and nothing to his name, Kril sets out on an adventure to get his shell back, taking him through a SpongeBob-esque world where trash is seen as treasure.

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