Duck Side of the Moon

Duck Side of the Moon

May 7, 2026

Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch 2PC

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.

Critic Score

77.0

10 critic reviews

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Critic Reviews (10)

Anđela Nikolić Virtualni Kutak May 2026
90.0 /100

Graphics

94.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

88.0

"Duck Side of the Moon is a true little indie gem that doesn’t try to be something it’s not, it’s perfect exactly the way it is. Concise, charming, and incredibly fun, it’s a wonderful example of how “less is more” …"

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Davide Fanelli CrazyGameCommunity.it May 2026
75.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

75.0

"Duck Side of the Moon is a light, ironic adventure, built around a simple idea but carried out with coherence, but also without particular peaks of depth and quality."

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Erik Hodges Try Hard Guides May 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

77.0

Gameplay

81.0

Story

90.0

"Duck Side of the Moon is a quacking good time: an adorable space-bound adventure with simple yet inviting mechanics, silly yet engaging writing, and the occasional shockingly emotional moment. For those looking for a relaxing game, this title will more …"

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Jacob Price So Many Games May 2026
70.0 /100

Graphics

69.0

Gameplay

69.0

Story

80.0

"While it’s a short experience, Duck Side of the Moon boasts graceful movement and controls that make zipping around a friendly little galaxy immensely fun. It does not revolutionize anything you’ve seen before that carries the “cozy” tag with it …"

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Kim Snaith GameSpew May 2026
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

71.0

Story

60.0

"It&s;s very short but oh-so-sweet: Duck Side of the Moon is a cosy adventure about repairing your ship after crash-landing on a rocky planet, and it&s;ll warm your heart. It&s;s just a shame that it&s;s done with in only a …"

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Krist Duro Duuro Magazine May 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

74.0

"Duck Side of the Moon is not going to challenge you, and it is not trying to. It is a sweet, funny, relaxed exploration game about helping rock aliens, mining space minerals, dressing up a duck, and slowly fixing a …"

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Lynne Newey LadiesGamers.com May 2026
75.0 /100

Graphics

79.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

73.0

"There is a lot to enjoy in Duck Side of the Moon, the storyline is witty and charming, the exploration is expansive, and the crafting is well structured. At times, flying as Doug was great fun, but I also found …"

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Nick de Reiger Gaming Boulevard May 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

78.0

"In the end, Duck Side of the Moon is one of those experiences that thrives on its identity. It knows exactly what it wants to be, a slightly odd but thoughtful collectathon with a duck in space, and it delivers …"

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Richard Kopecký SomGeek May 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

77.0

Story

72.0

"If you accept that you are buying more of an interactive therapy session than an epic adventure, you will leave — or rather fly away — more than satisfied."

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Steve C TheSixthAxis May 2026
70.0 /100

Graphics

76.0

Gameplay

67.0

Story

72.0

"Duck Side of the Moon is a great addition to the cozy game genre and one that adds more interaction than many other titles. It often feels like a fusion of modern cozy game and classic collectathons which makes for …"

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