Duck Side of the Moon

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 85 reviews

story14 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Charming, cozy, and family-friendly game with a cute main character and adorable, quirky NPCs.
Relaxing exploration and crafting gameplay with simple but engaging quests and a great community feel.
Polished presentation with pleasant music, fun customization options, and highly responsive and supportive developers.

Relatively short overall gameplay time, which may leave players wanting more content.
Inventory and storage management can be frustrating due to limited capacity.
Occasional minor bugs and lack of a quest tracker or map features can cause some aimless wandering and missed tasks.

story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42% positive mentions, 49% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions
The story is a heartwarming and cozy journey about self-discovery, featuring a charming duck astronaut helping quirky NPCs through light puzzles, fetch quests, and exploration. It delivers a simple but meaningful narrative with witty writing and a strong community feel, enhanced by varied side missions and a relaxed gameplay loop. Overall, the story is praised for its warmth, emotional depth, and engaging, accessible quest design.
- “Story is also a simple, but a deep heartfelt message of the pressures and expectations we put on ourselves and the fear of disappointing those who care for us while also 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.”
- “The writing is witty and warm, the quests are varied and coherent, the world has lots of varied locations to poke around in, and the reward systems for crafting and upgrades make the entire loop feel both engaging and dynamic.”
- “Some will just make cheeky comments as you pass them, while others you get to know quite well and have to solve problems for them by performing mostly simple fetch quests. However, towards the end of the game, the tasks do get harder.”
- “I played through the main quest in maybe 4 hours, including as many side quests as I could find, making the story feel quite short.”
- “Sometimes I got lost 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.”
emotional
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game delivers a heartfelt and touching emotional experience through a simple yet deep story about self-expectations, belonging, and slowing down. Players connect deeply with the adorable characters and wholesome messages, often finding the ending unexpectedly moving. Its cozy, kind atmosphere makes it perfect for a gentle, emotionally resonant gaming session.
- “The story is a simple but deeply heartfelt message about the pressures and expectations we place on ourselves, the fear of disappointing those who care for us, and finding where we truly belong.”
- “The game has a surprisingly heartwarming core, with quests for the adorable rocky space folk serving as major highlights that tie the story together.”
- “I wasn't prepared for feeling emotional at the ending, but there I was, blubbing like a fool.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55% positive mentions, 18% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for being groovy, relaxing, and well-crafted, enhancing the cozy and enjoyable atmosphere. Players appreciate the fun, music-related jokes and minigames, as well as the supportive soundtrack that complements gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's charm.
- “This is a must have for cozy gamers out there, the art, the music, the gameplay, the atmosphere are all perfectly crafted to relax to the max.”
- “The actual gameplay is very enjoyable, the soundtrack is wonderful and there's a dedicated quack button!”
- “Some things I would have liked in the game include a tooltip menu on the side and maybe some ambient sounds for when you want to turn off the music.”
- “Music is very relaxing and supportive to the game.”
- “Absolutely in love with the music and all the little sounds (also collecting everything is a blast).”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55% positive mentions, 18% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its simple, charming, and addictive mechanics centered around exploration, crafting, and collection without any enemies or pressure. It offers a relaxing, cozy experience with likable characters, fun dialogue, and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic 90s collect-a-thon games. Overall, the gameplay loop is enjoyable, straightforward, and perfectly complements the game's art, music, and atmosphere.
- “The entire experience is a glorious throwback to the 90s style Nintendo titles where “collect-o-thons” were an entire genre, combining exploration and collection mechanics with crafting and quest-giving.”
- “I've found this game to be a relaxing and serene experience, keeping objectives straightforward while giving you the freedom to explore the world at your own pace, which seamlessly ties into the narrative.”
- “A very cute and charming game with fun dialogue and a simple but addictive gameplay loop.”
- “No enemies, puzzles, or other meticulous gameplay elements.”
- “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 up 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 (that being a fundamental aspect of the narrative, which I'm glad ties seamlessly into the gameplay).”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their super cute, vibrant, and adorable art style, creating a cozy and pleasing visual experience. While the environments are somewhat simple and limited in variety, the character designs and aesthetics contribute positively to the game's charm. Overall, the visuals are enjoyable and complement the game's lighthearted atmosphere.
- “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.”
- “I really like the game, it runs well and I like the art style!”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor in the game is charmingly cozy and silly, delivering lighthearted, low-stakes fun that complements its happy story. Players find it endearing and amusing, becoming emotionally attached to quirky characters and delighting in playful interactions like pressing the quack button.
- “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 monetization is clean and unobtrusive, with no microtransactions or gimmicks, providing a guilt-free and seamless gaming experience focused purely on enjoyment.
- “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 strong stability, running smoothly on Linux without issues. Users report a reliable and consistent performance across platforms.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Grinding is less intensive than initially expected, making progression smoother and more enjoyable.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game is highly optimized, featuring smooth performance with minimal bugs and an overall polished experience.
- “It feels very polished with almost no bugs, good performance, and a fun story line.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The atmosphere is beautifully crafted to create a cozy and relaxing experience, with art, music, and gameplay all contributing to a soothing and immersive environment.
- “This is a must have for cozy gamers out there; the art, the music, the gameplay, and the atmosphere are all perfectly crafted to relax to the max.”

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