Everything is Crab features 21 distinct Genetics for players to obtain, each offering unique advantages. While the list of choices has expanded significantly since the demo, unlocking every Genetics is essential to fully enjoy them. Below is a detailed guide on how to unlock all Genetics before beginning your run.
How to Unlock All Genetics in Everything is Crab
The key to unlocking Genetics lies in completing specific activities, such as visiting certain locations, defeating particular bosses, or clearing levels at varying difficulties (referred to as Pressure). The table below outlines the requirements for each Genetics:
Note: Some Genetics are unlocked by default.
| Name | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Standard | Unlocked by default. |
| Pioneer | Discover any seven Points of Interest. Discoveries across multiple runs also count. |
| Spawn of Chaos | Beat the game on Pressure 5. |
| Patient | Deal 100 or more damage with a single hit. This is possible only at an advanced stage of a run. |
| Expert | Select five different Specializations. |
| Minimalist | Reach 50% size or smaller. |
| Bullseye | Use a stone and then kill any regular boss with it. Only one kill is required. |
| Precocious | Defeat the game on the highest Pressure. |
| Vegan | Complete a run without doing any damage. Only consume food items lying on the ground. A single hit cancels this requirement. |
| Independent | Unlock any seven branching Evolutions. |
| Simple | Beat the game on Pressure 10. |
| Pacifist | Complete a run at any Pressure. |
| Challenger | Defeat 50 Alphas. This can be completed across multiple runs. |
| Chosen | Win a run at any Pressure. |
| Grandiose | Reach a size of 160% or higher. |
| Picky | Reroll 100 times. This can be done in a single or multiple runs. |
| Envoy of Chaos | Pick Spawn of Chaos Genetics and win at Pressure 10. |
| Stubborn | Beat the game at Pressure 15. |
| Underdog | Win Pressure 10 or higher with a level 30 or less. |
| Opportunistic | Kill the Crabtaur by making it crash into any obstacle. Charge at you, then move away at the last second. |
| Highborn | Deal 2000 or more damage in a single run. |
The guide to unlocking all Genetics in Everything is Crab was first shared by Destructoid.