Why Early Access?

“To gather real feedback during development and make sure the game evolves alongside the community.
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Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We don’t have a fixed timeline yet, but we expect to stay in Early Access for several months as we shape the game with community feedback.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The current version is an early demo that showcases just a small part of the full project. Crabs and Rats is in active development, and we’re adding new content over time based on player feedback.

Current content:

1 boss

0 power-ups

2 events

Local co-op for 2 players

1 vertical map

Planned for the final version:

5 different stages, each with its own unique boss, shaped by community feedback

Power-ups that impact gameplay

A customization menu where you can tweak gameplay parameters to change how levels behave

More events, enemies, mechanics, and co-op challenges”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Crabs and Rats is in an early stage of development. The current version includes limited content: A single boss, two events, one level, and local co-op for two players.
The final game will expand on this foundation with power-ups, gameplay customization, and many more levels.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The game will be completely free while it's in development. However, once it's finished, it will be priced according to the standard for its genre.
In short, before the final release, the game will cost nothing — after the official launch, it will have a moderate price.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We plan to actively involve the community through TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), and we'll be paying close attention to Steam reviews to guide the game’s development. Your feedback will help shape Crabs and Rats into the best version it can be.
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