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Duck Detective: The Secret Salami Steam Charts & Stats
Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open, in a narrative mystery adventure where nothing is quite as it seems.
| App ID | 2637990 |
| App Type | GAME |
| Developers | Happy Broccoli Games |
| Publishers | Happy Broccoli Games |
| Categories | Single-player, Full controller support |
| Genres | Casual, Indie, Adventure |
| Release Date | 2024 |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Supported Languages | English |
50 Players in Game
456 All-Time Peak
92,18 Rating
Steam Charts
50 Players in Game
456 All-Time Peak
92,18 Rating
At the moment, Duck Detective: The Secret Salami has 50 players actively in-game. This is 0% lower than its all-time peak of 0.
5 090 Total Reviews
4 870 Positive Reviews
220 Negative Reviews
Very Positive Score
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami has garnered a total of 5 090 reviews, with 4 870 positive reviews and 220 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘Very Positive’ overall score.
Reviews Chart
Chart above illustrates the trend of feedback for Duck Detective: The Secret Salami over time, showcasing the dynamic changes in player opinions as new updates and features have been introduced. This visual representation helps to understand the game's reception and how it has evolved.
Recent Steam Reviews
This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback
Playtime:
150 minutes
This a cute and charming game with some little problems, namely the gameplay. In this game you put certain words into blanks to make statements about the case. This was a system I ultimately didn't enjoy as I would fill them out to what I thought made sense, but it didn't count because it wasn't THE statement I was supposed to find, resulting in a guessing game. I also found that the game would sometimes just not give the player enough clues to reasonably find an answer to a question.
I wish I could put mixed, cause the writing I found to be good. But as it's stands I can't say confidently that I recommend this game.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
133 minutes
It's times like this I wish there was a "meh" option. I really want to like this game. It's cute, funny at times. But somehow it simultaneously feels as though you're being handheld through the game, and that you're not being given enough information to solve anything, to the point where what the game seems to be telling you is the obvious answer is actually incorrect. It wouldn't have been so bad if they were just red herrings but the story isn't set up that way. For example, when identifying the Salami Bandit, the answer the game wants is that it's [spoiler]Manfred[/spoiler] because his [spoiler]handwriting is identical[/spoiler], but two other characters [spoiler]have more similar handwriting to the Bandit, including one that you know at that point is engaged in blackmail and fraud[/spoiler]. The answer the game wants you to give is contradictory to the reason it wants you to give it.
Slightly less confusing deducktions, or deducktions that are confusing for the right reasons, and this could easily be a recommend.
👍 : 2 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
176 minutes
i mean... the game is exactly how it looks. if it's your type of thing, go for it. I was expecting more of it. also, the jumps in logic were extremely annoying
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
227 minutes
Very Awesome & Goofy story,awesome voice acting and love it how the story unfold makes you think about the clues a lil bit even thought its simple, it sure engages you on it and on its characters and they do or who they are, and being a Duck Detective is awesome!! Even though its Lil bit to short, loved every bit of it and would love to see more and more and even more of Duck detective and his awesome adventures!! And every character he may encounter,only thing is that I wished to have the option of taking behind bars the ones that did fraud with the company's money, they were the ones that made the problem.. But still can't wait to see more of this Duck Detective!!! Totally worth it!! (^_^)
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
200 minutes
(I hate the rating system on Steam. I don't think this game is bad, I just wouldn't recommend it)
This is a very close recommendation from me, but it's just not there.
The art is nice, the voice acting is great, the humor is cute, dumb and silly.
I do like the actual story - it's very silly, but rides that silliness all the way. And for the most part, I liked trying to piece together the story.
But, man, I've played quite a bit of detective games now, and some of these puzzles were just... whack. Too often I just looked at a "quest" and thought "Why is that relevant for the case?" or "I have literally no information on that". But most egregiously, I was able to easily brute force solutions (which I hate even being able to do, because I want to SOLVE it), because there are so few combination of inputs, that you can just kinda deduce from that instead of from engaging with the story/gameplay. There's still a handful of them that I don't know how you were even supposed to deduce.
The puzzle I disliked the most was [spoiler]cracking the safe code[/spoiler]. It just made no sense narratively to me. Why would Duck Detective (and the player for that matter) ever think that [spoiler]there being two desks[/spoiler] was significant in any way?? [spoiler]They're just randomly highlighted numbers[/spoiler]! Or the fact that you had to piece together that [spoiler]Margaret was planning a surprise party. Why was that important to progress? And how was I actually supposed to figure it out[/spoiler]? I have a bad feeling, that some crucial information is given ONCE in a cutscene, and if so, that is ridiculous.
After the [spoiler]safe[/spoiler] puzzle, I just kinda hit a point of annoyance I couldn't bounce back from, and I had a hard time enjoying the rest of the game. Which is a shame, because there's a lot to love!
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
135 minutes
I LOVED these Duck Detective games! I truly hope for more!
The voice acting for this series is top tier and the controls make it so smooth to play. A really great game to play on the steam deck before bed.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
91 minutes
A [mediocre] silly, cute, and short detective game. Definitely leaning more towards a kid audience. Not a bad game, but not a great one either.
Personally, it had a bit too much hand-holding and no opportunity to make mistakes.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
235 minutes
Originally, I planned to play this with the whole family—my wife and daughter—quacking a case together. Sounds fun, right?
But soon my wife couldn’t get into the case, and my daughter was mostly focused on picking out the cutest animals. So they gave up after about two hours. (just to be clear, that’s not ageism or sexism—just an honest observation)
Honestly, that’s not such a bad thing. I could slow down and quietly gather clues and finish the game on my own, which turned out to be just very enjoyable.
👍 : 4 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
107 minutes
had an ok time with this one, wouldn't recommend in comparison to other games of its kind but I didn't have an awful time, I just think that the logic of the solutions just wasn't fully there and it could have been a lot clearer (Sophie tied up in the bus what??). Having subjective words like "silly" in solutions felt wrong too, even if it is multiple choice I thought that was subjective. + some enjoyable comedic elements!
👍 : 2 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
179 minutes
If you're looking for a charming, witty, and genuinely engaging mystery game, Duck Detective: The Secret Salami is an absolute must-play. This delightful surprise perfectly blends humor with clever deduc(k)tion puzzles, putting you in the webbed feet of Eugene McQuacklin, a down-on-his-luck duck detective. The fantastic paper-cutout art style and top-notch voice acting bring each eccentric character to life, making the simple premise of a stolen salami unravel into something much more intricate and hilarious. The core gameplay of gathering clues and using "de-duck-tive" reasoning is incredibly satisfying, striking a great balance that makes you feel like a truly clever detective when everything clicks into place.
While it's a relatively short experience, clocking in at around 2-3 hours, this brevity is part of its appeal. There's no filler, just a tightly packed, well-written narrative that keeps you entertained from start to finish. Duck Detective: The Secret Salami is a refreshing, bite-sized gem that proves a game doesn't need to be long to be incredibly memorable and worth every penny. If you enjoy cozy mysteries, witty dialogue, and a good brain-teaser, do yourself a favor and pick this one up. You won't regret it!
👍 : 5 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami Steam Achievements
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami offers players a rich tapestry of challenges, with a total of 7 achievements to unlock. These achievements span a variety of in-game activities, encouraging exploration, skill development, and strategic mastery. Unlocking these achievements provides not only a rewarding experience but also a deeper engagement with the game's content.
Early Bird
Solve a deducktion
Fits the Bill
Complete 5 inspections
Poultry Case
Solve 5 deducktions
Ducks in a Row
Fill out all suspects' names
Beak Performance
Solve 10 deducktions
Rage Uncaged
Kick over all the bins at BearBus office
Quacked the Case
Solve the mystery of the Secret Salami
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami Screenshots
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Duck Detective: The Secret Salami Minimum PC System Requirements
Minimum:- OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+) , Windows 10 and Windows 11
- Processor: x86, x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support.
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX10, DX11, DX12 capable.
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami has specific system requirements to ensure smooth gameplay. The minimum settings provide basic performance, while the recommended settings are designed to deliver the best gaming experience. Check the detailed requirements to ensure your system is compatible before making a purchase.
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami Latest News & Patches
This game has received a total of 1 updates to date, ensuring continuous improvements and added features to enhance player experience. These updates address a range of issues from bug fixes and gameplay enhancements to new content additions, demonstrating the developer's commitment to the game's longevity and player satisfaction.
German Language & Workshop Support Update!
Date: 2024-09-22 17:01:44
Biggest Discount, Workshop Support & German Language Update!!
👍 : 215 |
👎 : 0
