LISTEN GUYS, LISTEN ! I managed to make the 1.31 work under linux. There are two files missing in the package.
steam_appid.txt with content 1782210
just create this file (in your favourite text editor) in the root of your game and put said number on the first line.
Then there is missing 'CrabGameLinux_Data/Plugins/libsteam_api.so'. This file was part of the previous version (1.29) so copy it over from there, but I guess it could be found on the internet somewhere if you don't have the package anymore.
i can open the game on m1 macos monterey, and when its on the title screen, its all fine, but when i move my mouse over to click play, or settings or anything on the screen, it takes alot of time for the game to realise that i brought my mouse there, for example when you hover your mouse over play, the letters get bigger and turn yellow, for me its delayed. Everything i click is delayed and the response time is like 10 seconds. if i spam my mouse on the refresh button for example, nothing happens, but 10 seconds later, i see the button flashing and i hear the button clicking noises. also this happens to everyone else but i wanted to say i dont see the servers pop up, it loads forever and freezes and lags sometimes when the little loading circle is at the top. any ideas?
you probably wont see this but can you please make this for windows ik its on steam but i dont have steam for reasons PLEASE i really wanna play this with my brother
You have to right click the game and press show package contents, then you go Contents-MacOS where you will see Crab Game. You then open terminal and type "chmod +x" add a space then drag Crab Game there and press enter, you then will be able to open it up.
You don't need bootcamp, just download the 64bit version even on M1 and if you get an error saying you can't open the game just open the terminal and enter:
sudo chmod -R 755 /Users/jc/Desktop/Mac_64bit.app
Drop the app after the 755 and it will enter the path automatically. You'll then be able to open the app normally
fyi i tried parallels and if you change the time to before or while you had parallels then the time will be the amount of days that you changed it before you got paralells
Both apple packages are broken (tested on m1 mbp) and steam version for mac is outdated :(
In this version binaries are not executables To fix this you can do `chmod +x macos/Crab\ Game` and same in _CodeSignature\ directory. After that make sure to de-quaraninize app (google for that or see Install Instructions) cause we changed a signed package.
But it's actually pointless cause actual version is 1.3 and one in here is 1.29, so...
I can actually play the game now on mac. However, its really REALLY laggy. Whenever I press a button, it takes 30 seconds or so to actually move. I'm on a mac mini (m1) if that helps.
Turn down the resolution. The same thing happened to me, tried turning down graphics but nothing worked. As soon as I turned down the resolution it worked like a charm.
Download the Crab Game (Mac 64bit) 1.29 version even if you have an M1 and run it through the terminal the first time, you will then be able to open it every time and it works perfectly well on my m1 macbook pro. I had to turn down the resolution because it was extremely laggy at first but now it's running at 60 fps with still a high resolution
These versions are outdated. On Linux you can just install Steam (use the version from the official site) and install crab game with Proton Experimental enabled. It works great! No need to use the executables from here.
i know it looks sus but it actually worked, u cant play online because dani needs to update to 1.3 but u can get in the lobby and stuff so it will be ready for when he does update it
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edit: the libsteam_api.so from the previous version does not work
edit2: libsteam_api.so from this package works https://github.com/rlabrecque/Steamworks.NET/releases/download/15.0.1/Steamworks... YAYKS
LISTEN GUYS, LISTEN ! I managed to make the 1.31 work under linux. There are two files missing in the package.
steam_appid.txt with content 1782210
just create this file (in your favourite text editor) in the root of your game and put said number on the first line.
Then there is missing 'CrabGameLinux_Data/Plugins/libsteam_api.so'.
This file was part of the previous version (1.29) so copy it over from there, but I guess it could be found on the internet somewhere if you don't have the package anymore.
does this work for Mac?
where do you put those files
Thanks for the comment!
i managed to get it working...i can see the servers now but when i try joining it crashes
why does my game open nbut has no servers even with steam
same
idk same problem here
DANI JUST ADD IT ON STEAM PLS
dani do it
He can't "just add it" its as difficult as getting it working here
how do i get crab game linux to work and i have steam running
i open the game and it doent have servers even with steam open with steam open in back
same
same
Does it work now? And can explain how if it does
nah can u explain pls
same
same
i can open the game on m1 macos monterey, and when its on the title screen, its all fine, but when i move my mouse over to click play, or settings or anything on the screen, it takes alot of time for the game to realise that i brought my mouse there, for example when you hover your mouse over play, the letters get bigger and turn yellow, for me its delayed. Everything i click is delayed and the response time is like 10 seconds.
if i spam my mouse on the refresh button for example, nothing happens, but 10 seconds later, i see the button flashing and i hear the button clicking noises. also this happens to everyone else but i wanted to say i dont see the servers pop up, it loads forever and freezes and lags sometimes when the little loading circle is at the top. any ideas?
Lower the video resolution on the settings it will fix it
finally thx bro
Hmm, I can open the game but no servers appear to be available, and I cannot make my own private server? (PS: I am on Mac)
same
Does it work now and can you explain if it does
sam
TUTORIAL TO OPEN THE GAME ON MAC M1:
-Download the 64bit version even if you're on mac M1
-Open the terminal and enter:
sudo chmod -R 755 /Users/jc/Desktop/Mac_64bit.app
Just change the path with your own game location by dragging and dropping it after the 755.
You should be able to open the game normally now
If you need additional permission to open unidentified developer's app, just follow the simple additional instructions in this video:
If the game lags after you open it, just lower the resolution a little bit and it will work perfectly.
I am able to get in the title screen but I can't join any games
Steam must be running
I tried steam, and I still don't see any servers
Open the steam version of the game, close it and then open your own downloaded game. It works
bro, you cant even download the steam version on mac. thats the whole reason this page exists
Have you got it to work?
It works perfectly well but now 1.32 is out so we have to wait
Can i have some help cus i dont know what u mean by path and when i type in the [path it doesnt work
Just drag and drop the game in the terminal window, the path will appear automatically
Okay nevermind I can't even join a game anymore....
Let's GOOO! Thanks Dani! Can't wait for steam version!
wait so do we have to wait for the steam update also so mac users can play
@Dani hey we are waiting!!!
i cant play anymoore cus there are no 1.29 servers Dani pls update i beg
@Dani we still wait
GUys can someone just host a 1.29 game so we can still play and then just let us know here
you probably wont see this but can you please make this for windows ik its on steam but i dont have steam for reasons PLEASE i really wanna play this with my brother
just get steam my guy
i c a n t f o r r e a s o n s
does anybody know anything about the new update?
no.
hope this helps
bruh
I'm using mac monetary, is it not supported?
Same, what error do you get?
The application “64bit” can’t be opened.
You have to right click the game and press show package contents, then you go Contents-MacOS where you will see Crab Game. You then open terminal and type "chmod +x" add a space then drag Crab Game there and press enter, you then will be able to open it up.
And now it says that it's damaged... :(
how to download :(
wait for dani to update the mac/linux file
You can alwways use boot camp through Mac. Learn how to install it there are many tutorials on YouTube
not on M1 bootcamp isn't compatible
Ohh right cause I'm on late a 2013 model and that's what I do whenever I play video games forgot about that, sorry
You don't need bootcamp, just download the 64bit version even on M1 and if you get an error saying you can't open the game just open the terminal and enter:
sudo chmod -R 755 /Users/jc/Desktop/Mac_64bit.app
Drop the app after the 755 and it will enter the path automatically. You'll then be able to open the app normally
fyi i tried parallels and if you change the time to before or while you had parallels then the time will be the amount of days that you changed it before you got paralells
dani pls update ;(
oh
im blind lmao
Nooooo make this for windowsssssss
It's on steam
Dani please don't forget us
1.3 when? Literally cant join servers rn :(
same
istg my friends literally on pc playing rn and then i'm here and just 0_0
1.3 ples
pls chain
pls
pls
waiting dani
1.3 where u at
Both apple packages are broken (tested on m1 mbp) and steam version for mac is outdated :(
In this version binaries are not executables
To fix this you can do `chmod +x macos/Crab\ Game` and same in _CodeSignature\ directory. After that make sure to de-quaraninize app (google for that or see Install Instructions) cause we changed a signed package.
But it's actually pointless cause actual version is 1.3 and one in here is 1.29, so...
how did you get it working with m1...
@awsomeSC same with me and I dont no how to fix it
I can actually play the game now on mac. However, its really REALLY laggy. Whenever I press a button, it takes 30 seconds or so to actually move. I'm on a mac mini (m1) if that helps.
Enable v-sync and\or decrease max fps to match your display's refresh rate
Turn down the resolution. The same thing happened to me, tried turning down graphics but nothing worked. As soon as I turned down the resolution it worked like a charm.
TYSM, you're a lifesaver :)
How did you manage to get it? all that happens when I open both versions is "cannot be opened"
Download the Crab Game (Mac 64bit) 1.29 version even if you have an M1 and run it through the terminal the first time, you will then be able to open it every time and it works perfectly well on my m1 macbook pro. I had to turn down the resolution because it was extremely laggy at first but now it's running at 60 fps with still a high resolution
what do you mean run it through the terminal?
Do what he does in this video, I did it and it somehow works perfectly now
Maybe it's because I'm on macOS Monterey or I'm on the new MacBook Pro, but I just get the error
The application “Mac_64bits” can’t be opened.
@NayamAmarshe what do I have to do im confused
1. Download Steam from https://store.steampowered.com/about/
2. Login and open steam.
3. After steam opens, in the menu click on View->Settings->Steam Play and check the 'Enable Steam Play for all other titles'
4. On steam search for Crab Game, install it and play :)
@Uzi.D prob today
@cadoozle look it up on youtube it is on there
When will 1.3 come out
These versions are outdated. On Linux you can just install Steam (use the version from the official site) and install crab game with Proton Experimental enabled. It works great! No need to use the executables from here.
can you do step by step for mac
so i downloaded on mac and it says I need to contact admin and safari cant open it too. so idk whats happening
same
@oakley_plank
your welcome ask me if u have more questions
@capableZzaa They person who made this website is putting the update in tomorrow morning prob so its not here yet but it will be
oh ok awesome, thanks!
the game works on Mac but the game version is 1.29 and not 1.30