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Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Linux • 2025

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Quick resume

You are the one and only Duck Detective, a depressed and recently divorced duck who must quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery!

Global score

97/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Charming art style and voice acting
    • Lighthearted and humorous story
    • Accessible and enjoyable deduction puzzles
    • Cozy and relaxing atmosphere
    • Well-polished sequel with improved mechanics

    Cons

    • Short playtime (2-3 hours)
    • Limited replayability
    • Some puzzles may be too easy
    • Price may feel high for length
    • Minimal customization or social features

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      3

      "Players direct the detective's investigation through dialogue choices and exploration, though the game is linear with a single solution per puzzle."

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      "Players control the detective's actions and decisions freely within the investigation, choosing where to explore and how to solve puzzles."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      2

      "The game includes light puzzles requiring reading and deduction, offering some skill challenge but overall accessible and not highly demanding."

      Capsule for A Normal Lost Phone A Normal Lost Phone

      "The game offers light puzzle-solving and deduction challenges that provide some skill engagement but remain accessible and not overly difficult."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

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      "The game is a single-player experience focused on personal puzzle solving without any competitive elements or comparison to others."

      Capsule for Delores: A Thimbleweed Park Mini-Adventure Delores: A Thimbleweed Park Mini-Adventure

      "The game is a single-player experience focused on personal puzzle solving without competitive elements or comparison to others."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      1

      "Short game with multiple endings encourages replaying, but limited length may reduce habitual long-term engagement."

      Capsule for The Shivah The Shivah

      "Players enjoy the game enough to want more entries in the series, but the short length and limited replayability reduce prolonged engagement."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "No multiplayer or cooperative gameplay; entirely focused on solo play."

      Capsule for Spiritfall Spiritfall

      "The gameplay is solo-focused with no multiplayer or cooperative mechanics."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Players create deductions and piece together clues, but within a structured narrative and predefined environments."

      Capsule for Sherlock Holmes The Awakened Sherlock Holmes The Awakened

      "Players engage in creative deduction by piecing clues together, though within a structured narrative and puzzle framework."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No social dominance or power dynamics; gameplay is solitary and puzzle-focused."

      Capsule for Bridge Constructor Medieval Bridge Constructor Medieval

      "The game emphasizes story and puzzle solving without any dominance or power-over-others dynamics."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "The lighthearted, humorous, and cozy detective story provides a pleasant escape from real life stress."

      Capsule for Duck Detective: The Secret Salami Duck Detective: The Secret Salami

      "The cozy, humorous detective story and charming world provide a lighthearted escape from real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, with no obligation or external pressure noted."

      Capsule for Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, with no obligation or external pressure noted."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      1

      "Some exploration and puzzle solving encourages trying new approaches, but largely follows established gameplay routines."

      Capsule for A Space for the Unbound A Space for the Unbound

      "Some exploration of clues and puzzle solutions is encouraged, but the gameplay largely follows established routines."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Players explore various static scenes and environments to discover interactive elements and clues."

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      "Players explore new environments like the glamping site and sanatorium, discovering clues and interacting with characters."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Customization and self-expression are minimal; the game focuses on strategic mechanics rather than avatar or environment personalization."

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      "Customization or self-expression is minimal; players follow a set narrative and visual style without avatar personalization."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      3

      "The game features anthropomorphic animals and a stylized noir detective story, offering an imaginative and fictional experience."

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      "The game features anthropomorphic animals and a quirky, fictional noir detective world with humorous and imaginative elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -4

      "Single player experience with limited social interaction beyond story characters."

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      "The experience is primarily single-player with limited social interaction beyond enjoying the story and characters."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      2

      "Players develop deductive reasoning and observation skills through investigation and puzzle solving."

      Capsule for Detective Grimoire Detective Grimoire

      "Players develop detective skills and logical reasoning through puzzle solving and deduction."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "The game is a sedentary, screen-based experience with no physical activity component."

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      "The game is a sedentary, screen-based experience without physical activity components."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and follow story; not suited for passive or background play."

      Capsule for Puzzle Agent Puzzle Agent

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and follow the story, not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "Limited emotional connection beyond character relationships in story; no social or friendship building."

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      "Social connections are limited to character interactions within the narrative, with no deep emotional sharing or relationship building."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; player acts independently."

      Capsule for Hi-Fi RUSH Hi-Fi RUSH

      "No leadership or group management elements; player acts independently."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      2

      "Players progress through story chapters and collect clues, but no extensive item or upgrade systems."

      Capsule for Fayburrow Fayburrow

      "Players progress through the story by collecting clues and completing puzzles, but there is no extensive item or upgrade accumulation."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      4

      "Game provides a relaxing, mellow experience with light puzzles and charming atmosphere."

      Capsule for The Little Acre The Little Acre

      "The game offers a relaxing, cozy atmosphere with light puzzles and humor, suitable for casual play and stress relief."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Enjoyable art style, music, and voice acting provide sensory stimulation without intense excitement."

      Capsule for OXENFREE II: Lost Signals OXENFREE II: Lost Signals

      "Enjoyable art style, voice acting, and music provide pleasant sensory stimulation without intense excitement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

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      "No social status or recognition systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      5

      "Strong narrative focus with engaging characters, voice acting, and plot twists driving player immersion."

      Capsule for Tangle Tower Tangle Tower

      "Strong narrative focus with engaging characters, voice acting, and plot twists driving player immersion."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      2

      "Players engage in logical deduction and planning to solve puzzles and piece together clues, though complexity is moderate."

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      "Players use logical reasoning and deduction to solve puzzles, though complexity is moderate and accessible."

    • Thrill

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      1

      "Some suspense and mystery elements, but overall calm and contemplative tone."

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      "Some suspense and mystery elements exist, but overall the tone is light and cozy rather than tense or thrilling."

    • Value

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      0

      "Mixed player opinions on value; some find it worth price for short playtime, others recommend waiting for sale."

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      "Mixed player opinions on price versus short playtime; some feel it is worth the cost for the quality, others suggest waiting for a sale."

    • Violence

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      "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus is on investigation and puzzle solving."

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    • Survival

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      "No survival mechanics or threat avoidance; gameplay occurs in stable, low-risk environments."

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    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Experimenting.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026