The addictive loop of extraction and exploration keeps players hooked for the long haul, with 240 out of 400 sampled users spending over 25 hours in-game. This widespread engagement drives the title's 84% positive reception since its October 2025 launch.
What it's about: Escape from Duckov est un jeu de survie indie en solo (PVE) et de rôle.... de canards ! Dans l'univers de Duckov, vous pouvez chercher des ressources, développer votre planque et améliorer votre équipement. Partez de zéro et atteignez le sommet.
In-game
« Unfortunately, this might be the best extraction shooter. »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played603686« Make the game compatible with controller+Handheld and sell another 2 million with ease »👍 anonymous review · 31 h played271486« Steam Deck / Controller Support, please. This game is made for the Deck! I have the game installed. I like it. I will play it, when the Deck Support is on. You will do it. Do you? Pretty Please!!! »👍 anonymous review · 0 h played301444« Send help. The only reason I stop playing the game is because I have to for responsibility reasons. Also plz add dedicated quack button. That is all. »👍 anonymous review · 150 h played5532« If you enjoy extraction games but do not enjoy other people(derogatory) then this is the one for you. Vibe in base, load up with gear, and have fun. It's cute, its tough, its fun, and its awesome. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played5543« Graphics is good, controls are smooth and the gameplay is fun, better than Zero Sievert. Hopefully they add coop, not PvP but coop »👍 anonymous review · 19 h played5222
« No controller support. And not playable on SteamDeck. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Your ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ game is dead.... stop working it.... »👎 anonymous review · 44 h played« pas bon. Le movement est mou et les tirs pas précis. Bref pas idéal pour un jeu de tir... »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Still no Controller support is a Disaster. »👎 anonymous review · 22 h played« It's fun for a bit and has sprinkles of excellent humor, but it can only be seen as a positive experience if quitted early, before frustrations over inexcusably bad ui, meh balancing and some unfair encounters build up. »👎 anonymous review · 80 h played« If it looks like a meme game... Sounds like a meme game... Quacks like a meme game... Its not a meme game, its "Escape from Duckov", and its a legitimate game, and one that's fun too. »👍 anonymous review · 51 h played321
In players' words
« Unfortunately, this might be the best extraction shooter. »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played603686« No controller support. And not playable on SteamDeck. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Make the game compatible with controller+Handheld and sell another 2 million with ease »👍 anonymous review · 31 h played271486« Your ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ game is dead.... stop working it.... »👎 anonymous review · 44 h played« Steam Deck / Controller Support, please. This game is made for the Deck! I have the game installed. I like it. I will play it, when the Deck Support is on. You will do it. Do you? Pretty Please!!! »👍 anonymous review · 0 h played301444« pas bon. Le movement est mou et les tirs pas précis. Bref pas idéal pour un jeu de tir... »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Send help. The only reason I stop playing the game is because I have to for responsibility reasons. Also plz add dedicated quack button. That is all. »👍 anonymous review · 150 h played5532« Still no Controller support is a Disaster. »👎 anonymous review · 22 h played« If you enjoy extraction games but do not enjoy other people(derogatory) then this is the one for you. Vibe in base, load up with gear, and have fun. It's cute, its tough, its fun, and its awesome. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played5543« It's fun for a bit and has sprinkles of excellent humor, but it can only be seen as a positive experience if quitted early, before frustrations over inexcusably bad ui, meh balancing and some unfair encounters build up. »👎 anonymous review · 80 h played« Graphics is good, controls are smooth and the gameplay is fun, better than Zero Sievert. Hopefully they add coop, not PvP but coop »👍 anonymous review · 19 h played5222« If it looks like a meme game... Sounds like a meme game... Quacks like a meme game... Its not a meme game, its "Escape from Duckov", and its a legitimate game, and one that's fun too. »👍 anonymous review · 51 h played321
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
98 % pos · n=45
Content / longevity
90 % pos · n=21
Graphics / art
86 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
14 % pos · n=7
Multiplayer
20 % pos · n=5
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=2
Value for money
100 % pos · n=2
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
45
44
0
1
Content / longevity
21
19
2
0
Graphics / art
7
6
1
0
Interface / UX
7
1
1
5
Multiplayer
5
1
1
3
Audio / music
2
2
0
0
Value for money
2
2
0
0
Performance
1
1
0
0
Story / writing
1
1
0
0
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 36 h on median; those who dislike it: 38 h.
<2h
60 % (n=15)
2-10h
86 % (n=44)
10-25h
91 % (n=101)
>25h
83 % (n=240)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 16, 2025 · All-time low: €13.49 (Jun 25, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
7 %Moderate
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 55 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 37 % of players.
Core gameplay mechanics are almost universally praised, with 44 positive mentions out of 45.
The sheer volume of content satisfies the player base, securing 19 positive mentions out of 21.
Visual direction hits the mark with 6 positive mentions out of 7.
Players find the experience highly engaging, as evidenced by 101 positive mentions out of 101 in the 10-25 hour playtime bracket.
Weaknesses
Navigating the interface proves difficult, gathering 5 negative mentions out of 7.
The multiplayer component struggles to find its footing, with 3 negative mentions out of 5.
Who is it for?
Fans of extraction-based action RPGs who prioritize deep, addictive gameplay loops over polished UI design will find a home here. It is a perfect fit for solo players who appreciate a blend of humor and intense exploration.
Is Escape From Duckov worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 84% of 103,241 Steam reviews are positive (player score 84/100). Most-praised strength: Core gameplay mechanics are almost universally praised. Current price: 17,99€.
Verdict
Escape From Duckov succeeds as a highly replayable and fun experience that keeps players invested for dozens of hours. While the interface and multiplayer modes could benefit from further refinement, the core loop is robust enough to earn a strong recommendation.
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Most frequent keywords
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