Duck Dash

About

Duck Dash is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Julian Cloward and was released on September 4, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Duck Dash is a charming 2D platformer where you control Scruffles, an adorable duck, through 10 unique levels filled with increasing challenges and hidden easter eggs. The game features polished movement suitable for both newcomers and veterans, offering a relaxed or speedrunning playstyle with local and global leaderboards. Enjoy racing against friends’ ghosts and full controller support for a smooth experience.

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Single-Player

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Duck Dash features tight controls and well-designed levels that offer a mix of calm planning and frantic action.
The game rewards attention to detail with hidden collectibles and lore, making the world feel alive and engaging.
Its charming retro graphics, catchy music, and satisfying mechanics create an enjoyable and addictive experience.

The dashing mechanic can feel unresponsive and difficult to control, especially in later levels.
Some levels have visibility issues and frustrating blind jumps that can lead to unfair deaths.
The camera can be overly sensitive, making it hard to navigate certain platforming sections.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay is characterized by its charming pixel art, engaging music, and a captivating atmosphere, making it an addictive experience. However, the central dash mechanic, particularly from level 8, has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it less enjoyable and suggesting improvements like an auto-save feature. Overall, the game offers a fun yet occasionally frustrating experience.
- “A wonderfully pixelated game full of amazing sounding music, slippery but fun mechanics, and a very alluring atmosphere that meshes all together to create a short but addicting game for anyone willing to download it.”
- “But the dash is a central mechanic, especially from level 8, and I don't really like it.”
- “It could be an auto-save updating feature, or it could be an intended mechanic.”
- “Despite all of this, even the fact that this game is fooling me... more than that, the gameplay itself!”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its amazing sound quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, complementing the retro graphics and engaging gameplay. Players find the soundtrack to be a standout feature that contributes to the game's addictive nature, despite some minor frustrations during play.
- “A wonderfully pixelated game full of amazing sounding music, slippery but fun mechanics, and a very alluring atmosphere that meshes all together to create a short but addicting game for anyone willing to download it.”
- “I love the retro graphics, music, and the simplicity.”
- “I was beyond amazed by the game's art, soundtrack, and gameplay.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users consistently highlight the game's fun and polished design, emphasizing its high replayability, making it an engaging experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “It's fun, polished, and endlessly replayable.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the retro graphics and art style, highlighting their charm and simplicity, which contribute positively to the overall experience of the game.
- “I love the retro graphics, music, and the simplicity.”
- “I especially liked the art style.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by its charming pixel art, captivating music, and engaging mechanics, creating an addictive experience that appeals to a wide audience.
- “A wonderfully pixelated game full of amazing-sounding music, slippery but fun mechanics, and a very alluring atmosphere that meshes all together to create a short but addicting experience for anyone willing to download the game.”