The core gameplay loop of Another Crab's Treasure should feel familiar to veterans of the Soulslike genre, as players will have to take down difficult bosses to gain new skills while collecting the various shells available for the game's protagonist, Kril. Within these collectibles lies the primary way players can shake up their gameplay style in Another Crab's Treasure, with the bulk of Kril's new skills taking the form of Adaptations and Shell Spells. Like the Souslike games that have come before it, these abilities will be crucial in giving players the best chance to survive the foes Kril will face on his journey.