Escape From Duckov Hits Half a Million Sales, Proving We Really Will Play as Anything

Well, chalk this one up to the unpredictable whims of Steam. Escape From Duckov, the game where you play as a heavily armed duck in a top-down extraction shooter, has apparently flown off the digital shelves.

Launching just last week on October 16th for PC, developer Team Soda announced that their quirky PvE title has already sold over half a million copies globally. I guess the appeal of feathered survivalists hoarding loot is stronger than anyone anticipated. I even reviewed the damn thing myself, and while it had its quirks, the core loop was surprisingly solid.

What Exactly is Escape From Duckov?

For the uninitiated, imagine a bizarre blend of Tarkov-lite mechanics and, well, ducks. It’s a top-down PvE shooter where you waddle into hostile territory, scavenge for resources, build up a base, and upgrade your gear. You're constantly juggling inventory, figuring out what junk is actually valuable using guides like this complete loot breakdown or mods to show item values, and trying not to get blasted back to the pond.

Despite the inherently silly premise, the game seems to be resonating. It's currently sitting at "Very Positive" on Steam, with 95% positive feedback across over 5,200 reviews. People are clearly digging the gameplay loop, even if they're playing as waterfowl. If you're struggling, maybe some beginner tips could help.

Updates on the Horizon

With this early success, Team Soda isn't just resting on their laurels (or lily pads). They've already promised that updates are planned for the coming weeks, though specifics haven't been detailed yet. Hopefully, this means more content, maybe some quality-of-life improvements, and perhaps even more ways to deck out your duck den.

Until then, players have plenty to grind for, including a hefty list of achievements – you can check out a 100% achievement guide if you're feeling particularly ambitious.

Quacking Success Story

It’s always wild to see an indie title with a weird concept take off like this. 500,000 copies in less than a week is no joke. It proves there’s still plenty of room for creative (and slightly absurd) takes on popular genres. Now, if you'll excuse me, I think my duck needs a better scope.