Another Crab’s Treasure is a souls-like action RPG that combines underwater whimsy with deep combat mechanics. You play as Kril, a hermit crab who loses his shell and sets out on a journey to recover it. The game features dozens of bosses, an array of collectible shells, and a set of trophies that reward both exploration and skill. Whether you’re aiming for 100% completion or just want a structured path through the game, this guide will walk you through every trophy with context for new players.
Before starting your journey, it’s important to understand how trophies are structured in this game. They are grouped into different categories based on progression, side content, upgrades, and DLC. There are no missable trophies, but some become significantly harder if not planned early. Assist Mode features do not block any trophies, which offers flexibility for players of all skill levels.
- Total Trophies: 39 (33 base game + 6 DLC)
- Platinum Available: Yes
- Missable Trophies: None (but some are harder to clean up post-story)
- Estimated Completion Time: 25–35 hours
- Assist Mode Friendly: Yes (can use invincibility or insta-kill gun)
Story Trophies (Main Progression)
These trophies are awarded for defeating key bosses throughout the story. They follow Kril’s core journey and introduce key mechanics like Adaptations and shell swapping. Defeating each boss typically unlocks new areas, skills, or story cutscenes.
- Captain of the Guard – Defeat Nephro, your first major challenge.
- Polluted Platoon Pathfinder – Clear the Moon Caves’ boss.
- Tyrant of Slacktide – Take down The Duchess, who introduces status effects.
- The Ravenous – Beat Pagurus, a hulking threat with powerful melee attacks.
- The Ocean’s Agony – A multi-phase battle against Praya Dubia and its parasite.
- Finishing What I Started – Reclaim your original shell in the final chapter.
These fights not only move the narrative forward but also unlock new Shells and Adaptations you’ll need for exploration and later boss fights.
Optional Boss Trophies
The ocean world is full of hidden threats. Optional bosses are not required to finish the game but often unlock collectibles, new shells, or contribute to upgrade materials. Fighting these also strengthens your understanding of mechanics.
Here’s a list of optional bosses you’ll need to defeat for trophies:
- Grovekeeper – Found guarding a lush zone; essential for Adaptation upgrades.
- Scuttling Sludge Steamroller – Hidden in the Upper Swamp.
- Curdled Carbonara Connoisseur – Defeat this creature behind a waterfall of sludge.
- Royal Shellsplitter – Challenging early fight; consider revisiting mid-game.
- The Consortium – Located in a trash heap; requires the Grapple Shell or climbing.
Defeating these bosses gives you not only trophies but also meaningful gameplay enhancements.
Combat and Challenge Trophies
Some trophies reward you for mastering combat mechanics or surviving major encounters. These are typically tied to boss fights or rare challenges.
- Crab Hunter – Defeat Inkerton after his story return.
- The Bleached King – First of a two-phase encounter in the late game.
- Camtscha, Reborn – Follows directly after The Bleached King.
- The Accumulator – Defeat Voltai; use the rubber band Stowaway to counter electricity.
- Venture Crabitalist – Defeat Roland and unlock the Gacha Capsule Shell.
- Avatar of Waste – Final boss Firth uses multiple Adaptations across phases.
Each of these fights teaches deeper timing, adaptation use, and proper shell strategy.
Collectible and Upgrade Trophies
Exploration is a core part of the game. Several trophies reward you for trying out different Shells, maxing out your weapon, and progressing through skill trees. This phase can be cleaned up post-story, but it’s easier if tracked early.
- Shell Seeker – Equip all 69 shells at least once. Many are found via exploration, side quests, or after boss fights.
- Well-Adapted – Learn all 8 Adaptations. These require Umami Crystals and usually a key boss or NPC.
- Make it Shine – Fully upgrade your Fork using 15 Stainless Relics.
- Way of the Hermit / Predator / True Crab – Max out each skill path using Umami Crystals.
Umami Crystal Requirements:
- Hermit: 175 Crystals
- Predator: 240 Crystals
- True Crab: 215 Crystals
Tracking these early ensures you don’t waste resources on unnecessary upgrades.
Miscellaneous Trophies
These trophies are triggered by exploring, using the game’s systems, or talking to the right NPCs. They’re easy to miss if you rush.
- In Good Claws – Purchase Shell Insurance in New Carcinia’s Upper Crust.
- You Fell Off – Die by falling; usually happens naturally.
- This Kills the Crab – Enable the Gun in Assist Mode and defeat an enemy.
- Shellslike – Find and equip the Hero Helmet shell.
- The Hunt Begins! – Speak to Uulululu to start the treasure hunt quest. Warning: this is optional and easy to miss.
Check all towns and backtrack after story beats to trigger hidden NPC lines.
Useful Items and Their Impact on Trophy Progress
Understanding the function and location of certain items can make trophy hunting much easier. Below are notable items you’ll want to collect and use intentionally:
- Fishing Line – Needed for Grapple traversal and reaching hidden bosses.
- Stainless Relic – Use to upgrade the Fork; 15 are required.
- Heartkelp Sprout – Expands your healing Heart Pods.
- Bloodstar Limb – Boosts your VIT stat permanently.
- Stowaways – Passive traits with slot costs.
- Lanternfish: Useful light source in dark areas like The Unfathom.
- Sea Cucumber: Very strong passive but consumes 6 Stowaway slots.
Use Shark Eggs to respec skill trees once you’ve collected all Umami Crystals.
Assist Mode & Trophy Strategy
The game offers flexible accessibility options without locking you out of trophies. These can be used tactically to avoid frustration or just speed up progress.
- This Kills the Crab – Requires you to enable the Gun in Assist Mode and use it on a crab.
- Invincibility, one-hit kills, and movement boosts can all be toggled from the menu.
Use Assist Mode to clean up difficult fights or farm Shells without dying.
DLC: Year of the Crab Trophy Guide
Post-launch, the Year of the Crab DLC introduced new content, a boss rush, and NG+ features. These six trophies are unlocked by exploring new zones and taking on additional challenges.
- Look at this Stuff – Visit the new Museum located in New Carcinia’s Upper Crust.
- I am Speed – Discover one of the newly hidden snails in the environment.
- Seven Ocean Army – Complete the boss rush mode to earn a unique reward.
- Prepare to Die – Begin a New Game Plus run from the main menu.
- I’m Moving Different – Craft a legendary sigil using NG+ resources.
- Surpassing My Limits – Unlock and equip an expanded Stowaway limit (available in NG+ only).
Completing these trophies will require post-story progress and NG+ replays.
Final Thoughts
Another Crab’s Treasure balances charm, challenge, and customization in a way that’s both rewarding and forgiving. By organizing your progression around trophies—and understanding what’s tied to story, exploration, or side quests—you can earn the Platinum without ever feeling overwhelmed. Take time to try every shell, talk to every NPC, and don’t hesitate to use Assist Mode when needed. The ocean is deep, but you’re not alone on this dive. Play Now
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