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Duck Side of the Moon

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91%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
98% User Score Based on 94 reviews
Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

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About Duck Side of the Moon

Duck Side of the Moon is a single player action game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Starbrew Games and was released on May 7, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Waddle and fly as a duck in space! Explore every corner of the galaxy and find curious creatures and materials along the way. Craft gadgets, upgrade your spaceship, and get cozy in this relaxing adventure.

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98%Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews
story16 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • Very cozy and relaxing gameplay with charming, adorable characters and a wholesome story.
  • Engaging exploration and crafting loop with fun quests and customization options, supported by relaxing music and a vibrant art style.
  • Polished experience with responsive controls, easy achievements, and supportive developers actively fixing issues and adding quality-of-life features.
  • Game is quite short, generally completed within 3 to 5 hours, which leaves some players wanting more content.
  • Some minor technical issues reported such as bugs, inventory management friction, and occasional quest triggering problems.
  • Limited backtracking ability in some areas causing difficulty in 100% completion without restarting, plus some UI and camera control quirks.

  • story

    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 49% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions

    The story is widely praised for its heartfelt, cozy, and charming narrative that centers on self-discovery, friendship, and belonging, wrapped in a relaxed and enjoyable gameplay experience. Players appreciate the warm writing, engaging quests, and the emotional depth beneath its simple and accessible structure. Overall, the storyline offers a touching, uplifting journey complemented by a charming cast and comfortable world to explore.

    • “That being said, I enjoyed every second of this game. I loved the cozy feel of it, and the story had a nice ending which wrapped it up on a good note.”
    • “Story is simple but carries a deep heartfelt message about the pressures and expectations we put on ourselves, the fear of disappointing those who care for us, and finding where we truly belong.”
    • “Doing quests for the adorable rocky space folk was a major highlight, and the story wrapped everything together with a surprisingly heartwarming core.”
    • “Some will just make a cheeky comment as you pass them whilst others you will get to know quite well and have to solve problems for them by performing simple fetch quests in the main, although towards the end of the game the tasks do get harder.”
    • “I found exploration to be mostly enjoyable with the duck proving easy to control in the air and on the ground with simple controls, although sometimes I did get lost periodically trying to find certain areas because there is no quest finder apart from a big exclamation mark appearing over the character's head when you approach them.”
    • “I had some bugs regarding the achievements and other challenges, as well as one or two quests not triggering properly, but hopefully those have been ironed out by the time you read this review.”

  • emotional

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a deeply wholesome and heartwarming emotional experience, featuring a simple yet meaningful story about self-expectation, belonging, and slowing down. Players connect emotionally with charming characters and enjoy a cozy atmosphere enriched by adorable interactions and lighthearted quests. Overall, it's praised as a touching, feel-good adventure that resonates well with those seeking a comforting and emotionally engaging game.

    • “There is a story running through the gameplay which was quite touching.”
    • “Story is a simple but deeply heartfelt message about the pressures and expectations we put on ourselves, the fear of disappointing those who care for us, and finding where we truly belong.”
    • “Doing quests for the adorable rocky space folk was a major highlight, and the story wrapped everything together with a surprisingly heartwarming core.”

  • music

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    54% positive mentions, 23% neutral mentions, 23% negative mentions

    The music is consistently praised for being relaxing, cozy, and supportive of the gameplay, perfectly complementing the colorful and adorable game world. It features enjoyable tunes with some groovy and playful elements, enhancing the overall relaxing and immersive experience for cozy gamers.

    • “It's a great cozy game with relaxing music that encourages curiosity and exploration.”
    • “This game is absolutely adorable and very relaxing: the beautiful music, colorful environment, wacky characters, and especially that very cute feathered astronaut put a smile on my face.”
    • “The soundtrack is wonderful and perfectly crafted to create a relaxing atmosphere for cozy gamers.”
    • “Some things I would have liked to be in the game: a tooltip menu on the side, and maybe some ambient sound options for if you want to turn off the music.”
    • “Music is very relaxing and supportive to the game.”
    • “It's a great cozy game with relaxing music, but could benefit from more ambient sound options.”

  • gameplay

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    55% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The gameplay is simple, charming, and relaxing, featuring exploration, crafting, and collection mechanics without enemies or pressure. It offers a satisfying, addictive loop paired with delightful characters and a cozy, nostalgic atmosphere, making it ideal for fans of laid-back, cozy games.

    • “A very cute and charming game with fun dialogue and a simple but addictive gameplay loop.”
    • “The entire experience is a glorious throwback to the 90s-style Nintendo titles where 'collect-o-thons' were an entire genre, but here mechanics of exploration and collection are paired with well-understood notions of crafting and quest-giving.”
    • “I've found this game to be a relaxing and serene experience, one that keeps the objectives relatively straightforward whilst also giving you the freedom to explore the world at your own pace, which is a fundamental aspect of the narrative that ties seamlessly into the gameplay.”
    • “No enemies, puzzles, or other meticulous gameplay elements.”

  • graphics

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    88% positive mentions, 12% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a charming, adorable art style with vibrant and cozy aesthetics, though the environments are somewhat simple and limited in variety. Overall, the visuals are pleasing and complement the game's lighthearted and fun atmosphere well.

    • “Adorable characters and art style.”
    • “Super cute art style and design with simple and good game mechanics.”
    • “I found the gameplay fun, and the graphics cute and pleasing to look at.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor is charming and lighthearted, blending silly, cozy moments with a cheerful story. Players find it endearing and surprisingly engaging, creating an emotionally enjoyable experience filled with playful fun.

    • “Cozy, cute, funny, silly, low stakes, with a happy story to follow as you enjoy your time cruising through it.”
    • “Started this game thinking 'haha funny duck game' and now I’m emotionally attached to random rock friends, obsessively collecting outfits, and pressing the dedicated quack button every 12 seconds.”

  • monetization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's monetization is praised for its absence of microtransactions and gimmicks, delivering a pure, guilt-free experience that emphasizes fun without compromising quality.

    • “There are no feather-brained additions, awkward microtransactions, or dips in the quality - the experience is short, very sweet, and a blast from beginning to end.”
    • “As it stands, I had a very, very fun time - no guilt, no microtransactions, no moral dilemmas or weirdos; it was unapologetic joy - like cotton candy - that dissolved all the same.”

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly even on Linux systems without issues.

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is less intense than initially expected, making progression smoother and less repetitive for players.

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is highly optimized, offering smooth performance with minimal bugs, contributing to an enjoyable and polished experience.

    • “It feels very polished with almost no bugs, good performance, and a fun storyline.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is expertly crafted to create a cozy and relaxing experience, with harmonious art, music, and gameplay that perfectly complement each other.

    • “This is a must-have for cozy gamers. The art, the music, the gameplay, and the atmosphere are all perfectly crafted to relax to the max.”
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73%Critics’ scoreBased on 3 critic reviews
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Duck Side of the Moon is a action game with science fiction theme. Common tags for Duck Side of the Moon include indie, exploration, family friendly, cozy, relaxing and others.

Duck Side of the Moon is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

Duck Side of the Moon was released on May 7, 2026.

Duck Side of the Moon was developed by Starbrew Games.

Duck Side of the Moon has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Duck Side of the Moon for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Duck Side of the Moon is a single player game.

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