• Crab Invasion launches on iOS and Android May 30th
• The King of Crabs series shifts to real-time strategy
• Dominate foes with specialized crab armies

If you’ve followed our reviews, you might remember our 2019 take on the quirky battle royale King of Crabs. Though it didn’t quite win over our critic, developer Robot Squid is back with a fresh spin in their upcoming release, Crab Invasion.

Instead of sticking with battle royale, Robot Squid has pivoted to the real-time strategy genre. Much like Age of War, Crab Invasion sets you against an opponent on a straightforward battlefield.

You’ll strategize which units to deploy, aiming to crush your rival before they overrun you. From swarms of basic crabs to catapults and mace-swinging crustaceans, your arsenal is diverse. But with varied battlefields and obstacles, victory demands careful planning.

Crustacean Chaos

Crab Invasion clearly builds on the wild, crab-fueled chaos of the original, reimagining it as a strategy game. For a concept as absurd as crabs battling to the death, this shift to a streamlined RTS feels like a fitting evolution.

Still, our reviewer’s critique of the original King of Crabs’ fleeting appeal raises concerns. The humor in Crab Invasion might lose its charm quickly. The only way to know is to try it yourself when it drops on May 30th!

For a more serious strategy fix, explore our curated list of the 25 best strategy games on iOS and Android, packed with top titles you can play today.