How do I play Crab Races online?

Click the 'Start Game' button to load Crab Races in your browser's C64 emulator. No downloads required - the game runs directly in your web browser using JavaScript.

What are the controls for Crab Races?

Use WASD keys for movement and Left SHIFT for the fire button on Joystick 1, or use arrow keys with Left CTRL for Joystick 2. You can swap joystick ports using the joystick swap button.

Can I save my progress in Crab Races?

Yes! Use the save snapshot button (floppy disk icon) to save your game state, and the restore snapshot button (folder icon) to load it later. This works like a save state feature.

Who created Crab Races?

Crab Races was developed by Larry Hatch in 1984 and published by Reston Publishing Company, Inc..

Racing C64 Game: Crab Races – Play Online with Screenshots & SID Music (1984)

Game Information

Crab Races

Publisher: Reston Publishing Company, Inc.

Genre: Racing

Developer: Larry Hatch

Year: 1984

C64 Type: PAL/NTSC

Played: 3 Times

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About Crab Races

Crab Races is a racing game for the Commodore 64 that was released in 1984. The game was developed by Larry Hatch and published by Reston Publishing Company, Inc..

Now you can play Crab Races online, directly in your web browser! Our Commodore 64 emulator brings this retro gaming experience to life without requiring any downloads or plugins. Just click "Start Game" and enjoy this piece of gaming history.

Joystick Controls

Joystick 1:

Left: A
Right: D
Up: W
Down: S
Fire: Left SHIFT

Joystick 2:

Left: ←
Right: →
Up: ↑
Down: ↓
Fire: Left CTRL

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How to Play Crab Races

Getting Started

Click the "Start Game" button to load Crab Races directly in your browser. This Racing game from 1984 runs using our Commodore 64 emulator - no downloads, plugins, or installation required.

Game Controls

Use the keyboard controls shown in the Joystick Controls section above. By default:

Movement: WASD keys or Arrow keys
Action/Fire: Left SHIFT or Left CTRL
Switch Joysticks: Click the joystick swap icon if the controls don't respond