Duck Side of the Moon: An astronaut duck’s journey to find a new home

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The space exploration adventure game Duck Side of the Moon is now available on PC and Nintendo Switch. Featuring a charming cartoon art style and relaxing gameplay, the title promises a cozy and enjoyable experience for players who love exploration-focused games.

Duck Side of the Moon (Image source: Steam)
Duck Side of the Moon (Image source: Steam)

The story of astronaut duck Doug

In Duck Side of the Moon, players take on the role of Doug, an exhausted astronaut duck searching for a new planet to call home. After crash-landing in a mysterious corner of the galaxy, Doug begins a heartfelt journey filled with discoveries and experiences he never had the chance to enjoy before.

Explore the galaxy your own way

The game encourages freedom and never pressures players with strict time limits. You can relax while admiring the beauty of the stars or venture into the darkest corners of space to uncover hidden mysteries.

  • A world full of secrets: From glowing caves packed with rare minerals to active volcanoes, every location hides valuable items and secrets waiting to be discovered.
  • Meet strange and friendly creatures: The galaxy is far from empty. Players will encounter welcoming locals, help solve problems around town, join festivals to unlock new outfits, or simply enjoy an ice cream together.
Exploring the galaxy in Duck Side of the Moon (Image source: Steam)
Exploring the galaxy in Duck Side of the Moon (Image source: Steam)

Customize your spaceship and craft useful items

The spaceship is more than just transportation — it also serves as Doug’s mobile home. During exploration, players can gather materials to:

  • Upgrade and decorate: Build a cozy sofa, create a gardening room, or even install a basketball hoop inside the ship.
  • Craft equipment: Use rare materials found deep inside mines to create helpful gadgets for your adventure, along with stylish outfits for Doug.

A cozy and relaxing adventure

Relaxing in Duck Side of the Moon (Image source: Steam)
Relaxing in Duck Side of the Moon (Image source: Steam)

Duck Side of the Moon embraces the signature charm of the cozy game genre. Players can build a party of companions to explore the galaxy together. Every small act of kindness in this world creates positive outcomes, bringing warmth to the vastness of space.

If you are looking for a relaxing game to unwind with after long and stressful workdays, Doug’s adventure is definitely worth checking out this May.

Players can now download Duck Side of the Moon on Steam and the Nintendo eShop starting May 7, 2026.