Crab & Fish is a browser-based arcade game that runs instantly, with nothing to install. It leans on puzzle and physics, so expect plenty of replay value. You can jump in for two minutes or lose an hour to it; either works.
About Crab & Fish
A simple and addictive physics puzzle. Free Fishes and compete with friends, the more friends, the more chances to win!
How to play Crab & Fish
The rules land within the first few seconds of play. The full control mapping is in the table below and takes a moment to skim. Portrait layout: hold the phone the way you normally do, or play it centred in the page on desktop. Take the first run as practice and the second one seriously.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Select and drag pieces |
| Left click | Confirm a move |
On mobile: Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
Why it is worth playing
Crab & Fish does one thing and does it properly. There is no bloat around the edges, which is exactly what you want from a arcade game in a browser tab. That is the whole pitch, and it is enough.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Portrait layout, comfortable one-handed on mobile
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Puzzle gameplay — Slow down and solve it
- Physics gameplay — Momentum and gravity do half the work
- Added to our catalogue from a 2022 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Crab & Fish free to play?
It is free. There is no trial, no unlock and no sign-up wall on Crab & Fish — the page you are on is the whole thing.
Do I need to download or install anything?
Nothing at all. Crab & Fish runs in the browser tab you already have open, the same way a video or a map does.
Can I play Crab & Fish on my phone?
Yes. Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
What are the controls for Crab & Fish?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — select and drag pieces; Left click — confirm a move.
Can I play Crab & Fish fullscreen?
Yes. Use the fullscreen button in the top-right of the game player to expand it to the whole screen, and press Escape to come back out.
What kind of game is Crab & Fish?
Crab & Fish is a arcade game built around puzzle and physics. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
