Duck Detective: The Secret Salami

Duck Detective: The Secret Salami

May 22, 2025
Happy Broccoli Games UG
4.7/5.0(220 reviews)

Genres

Adventure

Themes

detectivemystery-solvingcomediclight-heartedmysterious

Mechanics

puzzle-solvingdialogueinventory-managementexplorationhidden-secretscollectiblesstory-drivenlinearmini-games

About This Game

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! This is a short but twisty detective case.

THIS IS A SHORT GAME!!

SOLVING CRIME IS NO WALK IN THE POND.

Aggretsuko meets Return of the Obra Dinn in Duck Detective, a cozy mystery game about a down-on-his-luck duck searching for answers in a sinister sausage-based conspiracy.

THIS MIGHT RUFFLE SOME FEATHERS.

Join the Duck Detective on his latest, greatest case:

Inspect and interview suspects to learn their hidden secrets, then use the information you’ve gathered (plus your own de-duck-tive reasoning) to locate the suspect and bust the case wide open!

FEATURES:

A 2-3 hour long mystery game!

Interview suspects, fill in the blanks and crack the case!

Fully voice-acted!

Throw bread to the fine beak of lady justice!

Judge everyone on first impressions, just by looking at them really, really hard! Get them to admit things by staring! Do ducks blink? You don’t.

Platforms

PS5

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Everyone
Languages:
EnglishGerman

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric

Time to Beat

Main story:2h
Completionist:2h

Player Reviews

Good

Overall, players have found 'Duck Detective: The Secret Salami' to be a charming and quirky detective game despite its short playtime. Praise is consistently directed towards the game's humor, voice acting, and art style, while criticism primarily revolves around its brevity and some frustrating gameplay mechanics.

Pros

  • Humorous and charming writing
  • High-quality voice acting
  • Unique and appealing art style
  • Engaging and fun gameplay
  • Cozy atmosphere

Cons

  • Game is too short
  • Puzzles can be frustrating or overly simplistic
  • Some players found the mystery unsatisfying
  • Limited character development
  • Lacks replay value

Based on 70 reviews from steam

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Duck Detective: The Secret Salami — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duck Detective: The Secret Salami worth playing?
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami has a good reception from players, holding an average score of 4.7 out of 5 across 220 reviews.
How long does it take to beat Duck Detective: The Secret Salami?
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami takes around 2 hours for the main story.
Is Duck Detective: The Secret Salami single-player or multiplayer?
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami supports single player.
What platforms is Duck Detective: The Secret Salami available on?
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami is available on PS5.
When did Duck Detective: The Secret Salami release?
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami released on May 22, 2025.
What is Duck Detective: The Secret Salami's age rating?
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Everyone.