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We filtered the 49 games similar to Crab Game down to the 4 that fit the “PS5” category. Infinity Nikki, Psychonauts 2 and Astro Bot top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Crab Game.

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NarrativeCasualMultiplayerPvP
Year 2021Dev Dani
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Within the “PS5” category, the closest game to Crab Game is Infinity Nikki — scoring 31/100 on our similarity scale. Psychonauts 2 and Astro Bot follow close behind.

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The best games like Crab Game on PS5

4 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Crab Game. Each one has been evaluated across 16 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Infinity Nikki

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Infinity Nikki
Closest overall match
Platformer3D Platformer
MultiplayerSoloCo-opCozyOpen World
Year 2024Dev PapergamesOn Android · PC · iOS

It comes from the same genre as Crab Game and shares multiplayer gameplay. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world.

Released 3 years after Crab Game.

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Psychonauts 2

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Psychonauts 2
Closest on combat
Platformer3D Platformer
MeleeNarrativeSoloDarkThird Person
Year 2021Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

The genre is the same as Crab Game’s, and with it strong narrative focus and melee combat. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus.

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Astro Bot

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Astro Bot
Platformer3D Platformer
Sci-FiSoloThird Person
Year 2024Dev Team Asobi · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5

It comes from the same genre as Crab Game and shares a sci-fi setting. Where the two diverge is game mode and visuals: single-player focus and a third-person camera.

Released 3 years after Crab Game.

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Astro's Playroom

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Astro's Playroom
Platformer3D Platformer
Sci-FiSoloThird Person
Year 2020Dev SIE Japan Studio · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5

Genre puts it alongside Crab Game, and so does a sci-fi setting. Where the two diverge is game mode and visuals: single-player focus and a third-person camera.

Genre100Setting42Game mode0Visuals0

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