According to game.news, Escape from Duckov has officially surpassed 221,863 concurrent players on Steam. The milestone was achieved on October 21, 2025, marking a significant success for the newly released title. Within just three days of launch, the game also sold over 500,000 copies, cementing its place as one of the most popular indie releases of the season.
The title currently holds an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating on Steam, with more than 9,000 user reviews. In a celebratory blog post, the developers expressed gratitude to their growing community:
“To every duckling who played, supported, reviewed, and shared their thoughts: Thank you from the bottom of our webbed feet.
Every review, every rating, every moment you spent in Duckov – it all means the world to us.”
Developed by Team Soda and published by Bilibili, Escape from Duckov is a single-player top-down PvE looter shooter, paying homage to Escape from Tarkov. In the game, players take control of an Average Duck armed with a basic gun, and can upgrade gear, collect over 50 weapons, gather items, and even build a hideout.
According to game.news, the developers have also released a mod guide encouraging community creativity. Mods are welcomed and AI-generated content is allowed, provided it is clearly labeled. The dev team noted that player feedback and innovative ideas have been vital to the game’s evolution.
Launched on October 16, the game is currently available at a 12% discount, priced at $15.83 (down from $17.99). The offer remains valid until October 30.
