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Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · 1d

Crabby Fishes will be a part of Steam Next Fest!

It's a fast, hand-drawn TD where sea creatures defend a tropical island from polluting invaders.

Try the free demo and tell us what you think: store.steampowered.com/app/3547760/...

#gamedev #game #towerdefense #strategy #indiegame #pcgame #steam

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Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · 27d

WIP peek: Octopus Tower
From sketches to animation - built to smash enemies with heavy tentacle swings

Try the free demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3547760/...

#gamedev #game #towerdefense #strategy #indiegame #pcgame #gamecharacter

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Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · Sep 10

Hey community, we need your help!

DevGAMM Community Vote is live - please vote for Crabby Fishes.

Vote here (~30s): devgamm.fillout.com/community-vo...
Find & select Crabby Fishes
Submit (1 email = 1 vote)

Thanks so much! 🦀

#gamedev #game #towerdefense #strategy #indiegame #pcgame #devgamm

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Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · Sep 6

Crabby Fishes TD demo update: UI refresh, clearer gameplay & inventory, rebalanced design, plus new enemies, towers, and Special Powers.

Jump in, give it a spin, and let us know what you think!

Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3547760/...

#gamedev #game #towerdefense #freedemo #indiegame #pcgame

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Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · Aug 25

Happy to be in the PlayB3yond 2025 showcase! Watch Crabby Fishes Tower Defense game trailer youtu.be/KqfwStS_Cj0?...

🎮 Free demo on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3547760/...

Wishlist if it hooks you 🦀

#PlayB3yond2025 #IndieGame #gamedev #game #towerdefense #strategy #indiegame #pcgame

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Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · Aug 14

Thrilled to be part of Ukrainian Games Festival 2025!
Try the Crabby Fishes demo on Steam during the event and tell us what you think 🦀

@ukrainian.games

Demo store.steampowered.com/app/3547760/...

#gamedev #game #towerdefense #strategy #indiegame #pcgame #gamedemo

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Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · Aug 4

Say hello to the Yellow Warrior - huge, slow, absurdly strong. One hit can end the run.

Test your tactics in the free demo:
store.steampowered.com/app/3547760/...

#gamedev #game #towerdefense #strategy #indiegame #pcgame #gamecharacter

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Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · Jul 20

Survival mode is on the way: endless waves directed by a spinning-head cat.
Hold the line as long as you can!

Play the free demo (first 3 levels)
store.steampowered.com/app/3547760/...

#gamedev #game #towerdefense #strategy #indiegame #pcgame #newgame #survivalmode

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Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · Jul 5

🦖 New Special Power: Jurassic Runaway

This dino broke loose and it's mad. Tramples everything in its path, leaving chaos behind.

Try it now in our free Steam demo:
store.steampowered.com/app/3547760/...

#gamedev #game #towerdefense #strategy #indiegame #pcgame #gamecharacter #jurassicworld #dino

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Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · Jun 20

Koo koo kachoo! Now I just need a yellow submarine and some eggmen to complete the scene

Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · Jun 20

The ground shakes, enemies scatter, and damage ripples out in all directions. The walrus sure knows how to make an entrance!

Play 3 levels of the free Crabby Fishes demo now: store.steampowered.com/app/3547760/...

#gamedev #game #towerdefense #strategy #indiegame #pcgame #gamecharacter #newgame

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Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · Jun 18

Activate this special power, and watch as a fierce shark bursts from the ground, chomping down on enemies around it.

Play 3 levels of the free Crabby Fishes demo now: store.steampowered.com/app/3547760/...

#gamedev #game #towerdefense #strategy #indiegame #pcgame #gamecharacter #newgame #bestgames

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Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · Jun 16

These bouncy buddies bring a splash of chaos and fun as they take down enemies with their unstoppable hops!

Play 3 levels of the free Crabby Fishes demo now: store.steampowered.com/app/3547760/...

#gamedev #game #towerdefense #strategy #indiegame #pcgame #gamecharacter #cartoongame #playmygame

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Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · Jun 13

This sneaky robot clones itself mid-battle, turning each wave into a geometric nightmare.
Things escalate fast - are your defenses ready?

Play 3 levels of the free Crabby Fishes demo now: store.steampowered.com/app/3547760/...
#gamedev #game #towerdefense #strategy #indiegame #pcgame #gamecharacter

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Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · Jun 12

Flying enemies giving you trouble?
Meet the Flying Balloon – explodes mid-air and splits into 3 mini-blasts for extra damage 💥

Free demo:
store.steampowered.com/app/3547760/...

#gamedev #game #towerdefense #strategy #indiegame #pcgame #gamecharacter #newgame #cartoongame #gamedesign #bestgames

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Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · Jun 11

Meet the fearsome Four-Armed Djinn!
Summoned by the boss, this enemy strikes from both near and far.
Are your defenses ready?

Try the free demo:
store.steampowered.com/app/3547760/...

#gamedev #game #towerdefense #strategy #indiegame #pcgame #gamecharacter #newgame #fastpacedgame #cartoongame

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Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · Jun 10

Meet the Green Goliath!
This brute smashes straight through stone defenses - no wall is safe 💪
Can your setup stop him?

Try the demo for free:
store.steampowered.com/app/3547760/...

#gamedev #game #towerdefense #strategy #indiegame #pcgame #gamecharacter #newgame #steamgame #freedemo #playmygame

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Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · Jun 9

Meet Captain Crabby, your cheerful companion in Crabby Fishes 🦀
Watch how we brought him to life - from sketch to animation - in our latest behind-the-scenes video.

Try the free demo:
store.steampowered.com/app/3547760/...

#gamedev #game #towerdefense #strategy #indiegame #pcgame #gamecharacter

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Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · Jun 7

Can’t train him. Can’t stop him.
The Untrainable Dragon is here - our tribute to How to Train Your Dragon.

Try the first 3 levels
store.steampowered.com/app/3547760/...

#gamedev #game #towerdefense #strategy #indiegame #pcgame #gamecharacter #upcominggame #steamgame #gamedemo

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Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · Jun 6

Hey, thank you for the opportunity!
Check out our crabby pitch
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Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · Jun 6

Love strategy games with a twist? In Crabby Fishes you defend a tropical island from toxic invaders in a fast-paced, hand-drawn tower defense.
Free demo on Steam - wishlist & share if you enjoy it 🦀
store.steampowered.com/app/3547760/...

We’re open to press & publishing contacts!

#PitchYaGame

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Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · Jun 6

Love strategy games with a twist? In Crabby Fishes you defend a tropical island from toxic invaders in a fast-paced, hand-drawn tower defense.
Free demo on Steam - wishlist & share if you enjoy it 🦀
store.steampowered.com/app/3547760/...

We’re open to press & publishing contacts!

#PitchYaGame

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Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · Jun 5

From early sketches to final animation, watch how we brought this fire-breathing beast to life!
See the making-of video and try first 3 levels of the Crabby Fishes demo free:
store.steampowered.com/app/3547760/...

#gamedev #game #towerdefense #strategy #indiegame #pcgame #gamecharacter

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Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · Jun 4

A creepy bird lays eggs mid-battle, and they hatch into fast, destructive larvae. Only ranged towers can stop the bird, so plan carefully.
Play 3 levels of the free Crabby Fishes demo now: store.steampowered.com/app/3547760/...
#gamedev #game #towerdefense #strategy #indiegame #pcgame #gamecharacter

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Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · Jun 3

Pollution Zombies are coming!

Gear up and defend your island in the free demo of Crabby Fishes - 3 levels are available now:
store.steampowered.com/app/3547760/...

#towerdefense #gamehero #gamedev #towerdefensegame #strategygame #cartoon #cartoongame #cartoonstyle #newgame #newgames

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Crabby Fishes @crabbyfishes.bsky.social · Jun 2

Venomous Beetles are fast, fragile, and toxic - one is no problem, but many? Trouble.

Play the free demo of Crabby Fishes and see if you can stop the swarm: store.steampowered.com/app/3547760/...

#towerdefense #game #newgame #gamedev #indiegame #strategy #gameenemy #ecogame

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