The King Is Watching Creators Return With The Crab Is Walking
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
TinyBuild has announced The Crab is Walking, a new roguelite kingdom builder and autobattler set on giant crustaceans from the creators of The King is Watching.
The team behind The King is Watching is back with a brand new take on strategic survival. During the recent TinyBuild Connect Showcase 2026, the studio dropped the official announcement trailer for their next project titled The Crab is Walking. This time around, the core gameplay formula shifts from royal management to the ultimate mobile kingdom builder and autobattler experience set entirely atop massive, roaming crustaceans.
For players who enjoy deep roster management, passive strategy loops, and tactical automation, this title brings a fresh mechanical hook to the roguelite genre. Building and defending a civilization on the back of a moving titan introduces unique positional challenges that should keep both PC and handheld players on their toes. It is the kind of creative concept that naturally invites streaming communities to theorycraft optimal builds and share chaotic playthroughs across YouTube and TikTok.
As previewed by IGN South Africa, the project carries over the distinct creative DNA of its predecessor while carving out its own identity in the crowded strategy space. While exact release windows remain under wraps, the initial trailer already has the community talking about meta strategies and faction synergies. Expect plenty more details to drop as the studio ramps up toward launch across modern gaming platforms.
Tags: Roguelite, Autobattler, Kingdom Builder, Indie Games, Strategy
Original article: IGN South Africa