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Megafuji at 17:58, 6 March 2026

2026-03-06T17:58:42Z

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	! Action !! Key / button		! Action !! Key / button
	\|-		\|-
	\| Move \|\| W A S D		\| Move \|\| '''W A S D'''
	\|-		\|-
	\| Aim \|\| Mouse		\| Aim \|\| '''Mouse'''
	\|-		\|-
	\| Primary attack / Select \|\| Left click		\| Primary attack / Select \|\| '''Left click'''
	\|-		\|-
	\| Secondary attack / Flip card \|\| Right click		\| Secondary attack / Flip card \|\| '''Right click'''
	\|-		\|-
	\| Ultimate \|\| Middle click (or corresponding key)		\| Ultimate \|\| '''Middle click''' (or corresponding key)
	\|-		\|-
	\| Dash \|\| Space		\| Dash \|\| '''Space'''
	\|-		\|-
	\| Pause / Stats \|\| ESC		\| Pause / Stats \|\| '''ESC'''
	\|-		\|-
	\| Bug report \|\| F1		\| Bug report \|\| '''F1'''
	\|}		\|}

Megafuji at 17:23, 6 March 2026

2026-03-06T17:23:07Z

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	== Where to play ==		== Where to play ==

	* Steam: Everything is Crab		* Steam: [Everything is Crab
	* The Animal Evolution Roguelite (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3526710/Everything_is_Crab_The_Animal_Evolution_Roguelite/)		* The Animal Evolution Roguelite](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3526710/Everything_is_Crab_The_Animal_Evolution_Roguelite/)
	* Steam Demo: Everything is Crab		* Steam Demo: [Everything is Crab
	* Demo (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4308510/Everything_is_Crab_The_Animal_Evolution_Roguelite_Demo/)		* Demo](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4308510/Everything_is_Crab_The_Animal_Evolution_Roguelite_Demo/)

	During playtests, the game can be accessed from your Steam library (update when available). Playtest keys were sent when reacting with 🦀 to a post in #announcements or when requesting in #general.		During playtests, the game can be accessed from your Steam library (update when available). Playtest keys were sent when reacting with 🦀 to a post in #announcements or when requesting in #general.

Megafuji at 16:52, 6 March 2026

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	== Where to play ==		== Where to play ==

	- Steam: Everything is Crab - The Animal Evolution Roguelite (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3526710/Everything_is_Crab_The_Animal_Evolution_Roguelite/)		* Steam: Everything is Crab
	- Steam Demo: Everything is Crab - Demo (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4308510/Everything_is_Crab_The_Animal_Evolution_Roguelite_Demo/)		* The Animal Evolution Roguelite (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3526710/Everything_is_Crab_The_Animal_Evolution_Roguelite/)
			* Steam Demo: Everything is Crab
			* Demo (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4308510/Everything_is_Crab_The_Animal_Evolution_Roguelite_Demo/)

	During playtests, the game can be accessed from your Steam library (update when available). Playtest keys were sent when reacting with 🦀 to a post in #announcements or when requesting in #general.		During playtests, the game can be accessed from your Steam library (update when available). Playtest keys were sent when reacting with 🦀 to a post in #announcements or when requesting in #general.

Megafuji at 16:07, 6 March 2026

2026-03-06T16:07:32Z

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	== Where to play ==		== Where to play ==

	- ~~'''~~Steam:~~'''~~ Everything is Crab - The Animal Evolution Roguelite (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3526710/Everything_is_Crab_The_Animal_Evolution_Roguelite/)		- Steam: Everything is Crab - The Animal Evolution Roguelite (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3526710/Everything_is_Crab_The_Animal_Evolution_Roguelite/)
	- ~~'''~~Steam Demo:~~'''~~ Everything is Crab - Demo (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4308510/Everything_is_Crab_The_Animal_Evolution_Roguelite_Demo/)		- Steam Demo: Everything is Crab - Demo (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4308510/Everything_is_Crab_The_Animal_Evolution_Roguelite_Demo/)

	During playtests, the game can be accessed from your Steam library (update when available). Playtest keys were sent when reacting with 🦀 to a post in #announcements or when requesting in #general.		During playtests, the game can be accessed from your Steam library (update when available). Playtest keys were sent when reacting with 🦀 to a post in #announcements or when requesting in #general.
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	~~'''~~In the evolution picker:~~'''~~ 1, 2, 3 = choose; R = Reroll; U = Upgrade; Enter = Continue.		In the evolution picker: 1, 2, 3 = choose; R = Reroll; U = Upgrade; Enter = Continue.
	~~'''~~In the POI picker:~~'''~~ 1, 2, 3 = choose.		In the POI picker: 1, 2, 3 = choose.

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	== First steps ==		== First steps ==

	* ~~'''~~Tutorial~~'''~~ — On your first run (or when chosen), the tutorial teaches movement, attack, dash, food and evolutions.		* Tutorial — On your first run (or when chosen), the tutorial teaches movement, attack, dash, food and evolutions.
	* ~~'''~~Difficulty~~'''~~ — Start with D1; new difficulties unlock when you beat the previous one.		* Difficulty — Start with D1; new difficulties unlock when you beat the previous one.
	* ~~'''~~Evolutions~~'''~~ — On level up, pick 1 of 3 cards; use ~~'''~~right click~~'''~~ to flip and see the description (and fun facts). ~~'''~~R~~'''~~ = reroll (if available), ~~'''~~U~~'''~~ = upgrade with MP (Mutagen Points).		* Evolutions — On level up, pick 1 of 3 cards; use right click to flip and see the description (and fun facts). R = reroll (if available), U = upgrade with MP (Mutagen Points).
	* ~~'''~~POIs~~'''~~ — Map points with an icon; interact to get bonuses. ~~'''~~Senses~~'''~~ increases detection range.		* POIs — Map points with an icon; interact to get bonuses. Senses increases detection range.
	* ~~'''~~Bosses~~'''~~ — The bar at the top shows when the boss appears. Enter the area, survive or defeat; when the timer ends the walls drop and you can leave or keep fighting.		* Bosses — The bar at the top shows when the boss appears. Enter the area, survive or defeat; when the timer ends the walls drop and you can leave or keep fighting.

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	== Initial tips ==		== Initial tips ==

	- ~~'''~~Pause (ESC)~~'''~~ — View stats, evolution list and tooltips (hover over names).		- Pause (ESC) — View stats, evolution list and tooltips (hover over names).
	- ~~'''~~Attack Penalty / Cooldown~~'''~~ — Values in %; ~~'''~~lower = better~~'''~~ (e.g. 95% = 5% reduction).		- Attack Penalty / Cooldown — Values in %; lower = better (e.g. 95% = 5% reduction).
	- ~~'''~~PD vs AD~~'''~~ — Physical Damage (contact attacks) and Ability Damage (Spit, Beak, etc.); each evolution states which it uses.		- PD vs AD — Physical Damage (contact attacks) and Ability Damage (Spit, Beak, etc.); each evolution states which it uses.
	- ~~'''~~Bullseye (Genetic)~~'''~~ — Makes all attacks use the higher of PD and AD; good for hybrid builds.		- Bullseye (Genetic) — Makes all attacks use the higher of PD and AD; good for hybrid builds.
	- To ~~'''~~win without attacking~~'''~~ (Pacifist): prioritise speed, Cheek Pouch and survive until the boss timer ends.		- To win without attacking (Pacifist): prioritise speed, Cheek Pouch and survive until the boss timer ends.

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	== Resolution and performance ==		== Resolution and performance ==

	- In older versions ~~'''~~1920x1080~~'''~~ was recommended; lower resolutions could crop the screen. In recent patches the UI scales with screen size.		- In older versions 1920x1080 was recommended; lower resolutions could crop the screen. In recent patches the UI scales with screen size.
	- ~~'''~~VSync~~'''~~ is in settings (off by default). FPS may be capped at 120 in-game and in menus.		- VSync is in settings (off by default). FPS may be capped at 120 in-game and in menus.
	- ~~'''~~Steam Deck:~~'''~~ in 0.9.1, average ~45fps and reduced stutters; improvements ongoing.		- Steam Deck: in 0.9.1, average ~45fps and reduced stutters; improvements ongoing.
	- If you find bugs, use ~~'''~~F1~~'''~~ to open the Bug Report and attach the generated zip on Discord (#bugs or the indicated channel).		- If you find bugs, use F1 to open the Bug Report and attach the generated zip on Discord (#bugs or the indicated channel).

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	''Content based on the Discord dump. For current information, check the game and official channels.''		Content based on the Discord dump. For current information, check the game and official channels.

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= Everything is Crab — Getting started =

Quick guide to installing, configuring and playing, based on Discord information.

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== Where to play ==

- '''Steam:''' Everything is Crab - The Animal Evolution Roguelite (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3526710/Everything_is_Crab_The_Animal_Evolution_Roguelite/)
- '''Steam Demo:''' Everything is Crab - Demo (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4308510/Everything_is_Crab_The_Animal_Evolution_Roguelite_Demo/)

During playtests, the game can be accessed from your Steam library (update when available). Playtest keys were sent when reacting with 🦀 to a post in #announcements or when requesting in #general.

---

== Controls (keyboard and mouse) ==

{| class="wikitable"
! Action !! Key / button
|-
| Move || **W A S D**
|-
| Aim || **Mouse**
|-
| Primary attack / Select || **Left click**
|-
| Secondary attack / Flip card || **Right click**
|-
| Ultimate || **Middle click** (or corresponding key)
|-
| Dash || **Space**
|-
| Pause / Stats || **ESC**
|-
| Bug report || **F1**
|}

'''In the evolution picker:''' 1, 2, 3 = choose; R = Reroll; U = Upgrade; Enter = Continue.
'''In the POI picker:''' 1, 2, 3 = choose.

---

== First steps ==

* '''Tutorial''' — On your first run (or when chosen), the tutorial teaches movement, attack, dash, food and evolutions.
* '''Difficulty''' — Start with D1; new difficulties unlock when you beat the previous one.
* '''Evolutions''' — On level up, pick 1 of 3 cards; use '''right click''' to flip and see the description (and fun facts). '''R''' = reroll (if available), '''U''' = upgrade with MP (Mutagen Points).
* '''POIs''' — Map points with an icon; interact to get bonuses. '''Senses''' increases detection range.
* '''Bosses''' — The bar at the top shows when the boss appears. Enter the area, survive or defeat; when the timer ends the walls drop and you can leave or keep fighting.

---

== Initial tips ==

- '''Pause (ESC)''' — View stats, evolution list and tooltips (hover over names).
- '''Attack Penalty / Cooldown''' — Values in %; '''lower = better''' (e.g. 95% = 5% reduction).
- '''PD vs AD''' — Physical Damage (contact attacks) and Ability Damage (Spit, Beak, etc.); each evolution states which it uses.
- '''Bullseye (Genetic)''' — Makes all attacks use the higher of PD and AD; good for hybrid builds.
- To '''win without attacking''' (Pacifist): prioritise speed, Cheek Pouch and survive until the boss timer ends.

---

== Resolution and performance ==

- In older versions '''1920x1080''' was recommended; lower resolutions could crop the screen. In recent patches the UI scales with screen size.
- '''VSync''' is in settings (off by default). FPS may be capped at 120 in-game and in menus.
- '''Steam Deck:''' in 0.9.1, average ~45fps and reduced stutters; improvements ongoing.
- If you find bugs, use '''F1''' to open the Bug Report and attach the generated zip on Discord (#bugs or the indicated channel).

---

== Useful links ==

- FAQ (FAQ.md) — Frequently asked questions.
- Game Mechanics (Game-Mechanics.md) — Stats, affinity, genetics, POIs.
- Evolutions Reference (Evolutions-Reference.md) — List of evolutions.
- Community Resources (Community-Resources.md) — Spreadsheets, Steam, Discord.

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''Content based on the Discord dump. For current information, check the game and official channels.''

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