Norwegian developer Dani built Crab Game in roughly two weeks and released it free on Steam on 29 October 2021, giving it a deliberately odd name to stay clear of Netflix's lawyers. Lobbies hold up to 35 players who run rounds of childhood games until one survivor is left, and the store page lists 28 maps. Reviews sit at 91 percent positive across about 83,000 ratings.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your build's key combinations |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Red Light Green Light
Key resources: Movement practice, easy survival for patient players Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Knife upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Stepping Stones
Key resources: Free information from whoever goes first, fast eliminations Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Knife upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Hide and Seek
Key resources: The best use of proximity chat in the game, long round timers Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Knife upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
King of the Hill
Key resources: Points from time held, knockback fights, chaotic finishes Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Pistol max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Lights Out
Key resources: Weapon variety, the highest tension round in the rotation Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Pistol max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Red Light Green Light to Stepping Stones)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Knife once accessible
Mid Game (Hide and Seek)
- Push Knife to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Pistol
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (King of the Hill to Lights Out)
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment: Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials: Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear: Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Hide and Seek farming: This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early: Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Learn the diagonal slide before anything else. Sprinting with two movement keys held and then sliding keeps speed far longer than sliding forward in a straight line, and it is worth more than every other technique in the game combined.
- Farm Hide and Seek during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build. Some classes farm faster in certain areas
More Crab Game Guides
- Crab Game Crab Game Overview
- Crab Game Best Builds
- Crab Game Tier List
- Crab Game Walkthrough
- Crab Game Beginner's Guide
- Crab Game Tips & Tricks
- Crab Game Weapons Guide
- Crab Game Combat Guide
- Crab Game Boss Guide
- Crab Game Maps & Locations
- Crab Game Classes & Characters
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