Dodo Duckie
Developer BornMonkie
Waddle into a reality-bending odyssey where simply being a duck is your greatest superpower. With the help of your magical cap, switch instantly between 2D and 3D to uncover hidden paths, outsmart aliens, and rescue your kidnapped chicken friends in this wholesome puzzle platformer adventure. From the Steam store page
120 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
78 positive · 1 negative
95% range 93–100%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 78 | 1 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 13 | 0 | 26 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
What players are saying
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 69 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (131 of 132 positive).
Players praise the clever 2D/3D perspective-switching mechanic that evolves throughout the game. [1][2][3] Many find the game cute, cozy, and relaxing, with charming visuals and music. [4][5][6] Some reviewers note the short length and uneven difficulty as drawbacks. [7][8]
- [1]
At first glance, Dodo Duckie looks like another cute indie platformer. After an hour, you realize it's built around one genuinely clever mechanic that keeps evolving for the entire adventure. Being able to instantly switch between 2D and 3D completely changes how you read every environment. Sometimes the path only exists from one perspective. Sometimes an object you ignored suddenly becomes the solution after …
- [4]
Cozy, wholesome, and just plain fun. The 2D ↔ 3D perspective-switching mechanic is such a cool idea and makes exploring and solving puzzles really satisfying. The art style is adorable, the music is relaxing, and the whole game has a cozy vibe. Definitely worth playing if you're into chill puzzle games. Quack quack. 🦆
- [7]
Overall, I think this game is fantastic. It tells a relatable story about family and being separated from the people you care about. It has great gameplay mechanics and excellent level design. By the time I finished the game, my biggest thought was honestly, "I wish this lasted a little longer." Maybe around nine or ten hours. But at the same time, I also think its shorter runtime is actually one of its strengths. …
- [16]
A delightful game, start to finish! I'm not usually a fan of puzzle-platformers, and at first glance I thought the game would be *too* cute, but Dodo Duckie introduces interesting mechanics at a satisfying pace, and rather than cloyingly sweet, it was charming the whole way through. The protagonist's adorable animations are polished beyond what I expected for a game from a small indie team too! A snack-sized, …
- [2]
Game is 8/10 Game is about 5 hours long if you are trying to 100% it should be 4-4.5 hours long if you ignore all the collecting stuff and focus only on game but it can vary depending on how good you are at solving puzzles. Very easy game to 100%. Artstyle is so cute and vibrant visually looks great. Everything sit well together. Side chracters and afk npcs are so fun to talk to and look at, adds so much life to …
Summarised from 34 of the 102 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
99% of the 69 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Dodo Duckie. The complaint that keeps coming up: uneven difficulty with janky water physics. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Reactions
60 of 120 · most liked firstHappy Yuyuko Tuesday! ngl I saw a trailer for a game called Dodo Duckie, and it's adorable 🥹 the game is a platformer that allows the player to swap between 2D and 3D, and it has a cute and happy vibe! It looks delightful 😊 I hope you have a wonderful day, I send love and positivity your way 💛☺️
positive · AI labelView post →At first glance, Dodo Duckie looks like another cute indie platformer. After an hour, you realize it's built around one genuinely clever mechanic that keeps evolving for the entire adventure. Being able to instantly switch between 2D and 3D completely changes how you read every environment. Sometimes the path only exists from one perspective. Sometimes an object you ignored suddenly becomes the solution after rotating your viewpoint. It's one of those mechanics that's incredibly easy to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Full Walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gt6j1my99EI Gameplay: Good Graphics: Good Game Time: 3 - 5 Hours Here I will leave the cat, friends who pass by can pet it and give it a thumbs up /> フ | l /` ミ_xノ / | / ヽ ノ │ | | | / ̄| | | | | ( ̄ヽ_ヽ)__)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game is 8/10 Game is about 5 hours long if you are trying to 100% it should be 4-4.5 hours long if you ignore all the collecting stuff and focus only on game but it can vary depending on how good you are at solving puzzles. Very easy game to 100%. Artstyle is so cute and vibrant visually looks great. Everything sit well together. Side chracters and afk npcs are so fun to talk to and look at, adds so much life to game. Story is quite simple and suits this type of game really well main focus of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Quack quack quack A very fun short game. I have no kids so might as well finish this game myself. Little issue right now: The character moves on it's own when you swap perspective quickly.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →cute duckemon game the 3d switch really changes it all ps: adding key swapping for movement would be helpful to some <3²²²²²²²²²²²²²²²²²
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →✨ #cozygames releasing this week ✨ 19th - 25th Jul Roundup: 🐈 Cat Isle - 20th Jul - PC - Management 🦆 Dodo Duckie - 23rd Jul - PC - Puzzle Platformer 🪿 An Eggstremely Hard Game - 24th Jul - PC - Co-op Physics 📚 Bookbinding - 24th Jul - PC - Shop Sim #indiegames ✨
neutral · AI labelView post →DODO DUCKIE | OFFICIAL DEMO TRAILER | EXPLAINER VOICEOVER The official demo trailer is out where you'll hear me voicing as the Narrator in "Dodo Duckie," a cute duckie-walking simulator! 🐤🫶🏽 Game Dev Studio: @bornmonkie.bsky.social youtu.be/tagaI3ROkR4?...
neutral · AI labelView post →Quack Quack!! Loved the game! The mechanics and the puzzles are very well designed. Every level introduces something new which keeps the gameplay fresh till the last moment. It's quite an easy game and very relaxing. About 6 hrs of play time is perfect for this one, though I wouldn't mind 1-2 hours of future DLCs introducing new mechanics. Keep quacking!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →DODO DUCKIE | INDIA GAMES SHOWCASE 2026 I'm thrilled to announce that "Dodo Duckie," this adorable 2D/3D puzzle platformer game that I did the explainer VO for will be featured at this year's @indgshowcase.bsky.social premiering on 6.8.26 at 10am PT! Game Dev: @vksamhith.bsky.social
neutral · AI labelView post →DODO DUCKIE | GAMEPLAY TRAILER Come check out the official trailer for "Dodo Duckie," a duckie-walking simulator where you can toggle between 2D and 3D worlds and save your friends! 🐤 Promo Voice: @delbellzva.bsky.social Game Dev Team: @bornmonkie.bsky.social youtu.be/U2Rq1oU0aaQ?...
neutral · AI labelView post →Today, we're highlighting an Indie Game made by Indians! Here's Dodo Duckie - a 2D meets 3D, perspective changing puzzle platformer where you play as an adorable duck, who has a penchant for wearing hats. Made by BornMonkie 🦆 Check out the latest Steam Demo... today!
neutral · AI labelView post →Thank you for coming to my stream. I beat Dodo Duckie and I really enjoyed it. Get it if you like a cute, short, platformer game. Thank you to @ladypixelheart.bsky.social for the raid! We raided @cosmossketcher.bsky.social who is doing Art! See you next stream! www.twitch.tv/cosmossketcher
positive · AI labelView post →I expected a cute indie platformer. I didn't expect the perspective-switching mechanic to feel this smooth. Every puzzle teaches you something new without becoming frustrating. Definitely worth playing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This week’s Saturday Sampler VOD is up! Game Lineup: ⦁ Seina: a Tale Of Spirits ⦁ Rita ⦁ Dodo Duckie ⦁ Typomagical ⦁ Forsaken Realms: Vahrin’s Call Watch here: youtu.be/YY_SHQ2NqL0 #indiegames #saturdaysampler
neutral · AI labelView post →Lil ducky is absolutely the cutest!!! I love how the 2D to 3D switching is so smooth and you need to use both POVs to complete puzzles. As you progress, it even becomes intuitive, opening up solutions and paths you didn't see at first glance. I'm loving every moment of it. Kudos to the BornMonkie Team!!! Thank you for this amazing game! <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →- Farsight The story seems quite interesting, with some spooky stuff. Interesting! - The Detective's Apprentice Well, mystery, I love. Detective game? Yes! - Spook-A-Boo Is this a Luigi's Mansion multiplayer game? It looks very fun! - Dodo Duckie This seems so fun! A 3D platformer with cute duck!
neutral · AI labelView post →Dodo Duckie is a super-fun game and I chatted with @vksamhith.bsky.social all about what went into making it! 💬 videochums.com/article/lets... #DodoDuckie by @dododuckiegame.bsky.social.
positive · AI labelView post →DODO DUCKIE | COMING SOON ON STEAM & XBOX SERIES X|S The game trailer for "Dodo Duckie" is officially out where you can hear me in this explainer video of you playing as Dodo switching between 2D and 3D worlds! 🐣❤️ Game Dev: @vksamhith.bsky.social youtu.be/yEovq_G2X9M?...
neutral · AI labelView post →🌟 ROLE ANNOUNCEMENT 🌟 I am so ecstatic to announce that I will be voicing in my first explainer video as the Narrator for this amazing puzzle game called "Dodo Duckie!" 🐤🌳🫶🏽 Game Dev Team: @bornmonkie.bsky.social Wishlist Dodo Duckie Now! 🕹️⬇️ store.steampowered.com/app/3358170/...
neutral · AI labelView post →The positives of Gamepass. Dodo Duckie is an indie game from India has come to Xbox Game Pass. The dev put out a statement about how ID@Xbox and Game Pass helped bring the game to fruition and now more people can check it out This is what @iocat.bsky.social works for
neutral · AI labelView post →Cutest game everrr <3 I love the lil hats haha.. I can see the amount of effort and love put in the game! the art is just chefs kiss and the mechanics are unique too...Its defintiely a labour of love haha <3 9.5/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Whoever designed these puzzles absolutely understood the assignment.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wholesome and clever. Introduces new gameplay mechanics gradually so there's not too much to learn at once. The visuals and character interactions are pleasant and the 2D vs 3D method of exploring the environment and solving puzzles is brilliant. Great for kids and enjoyable for adults.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dodo Duckie is undeniably cute, but there’s much more to it than just charm. Behind its soothing visuals, unobtrusive but clever music, and adorable characters lies a surprisingly competent puzzle game. The mechanics are introduced so smoothly that you barely notice the gradual ramp-up in difficulty. So come for the cuteness and stay for the puzzles. Quack Quack!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cozy, wholesome, and just plain fun. The 2D ↔ 3D perspective-switching mechanic is such a cool idea and makes exploring and solving puzzles really satisfying. The art style is adorable, the music is relaxing, and the whole game has a cozy vibe. Definitely worth playing if you're into chill puzzle games. Quack quack. 🦆
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hello, beautiful people! @bornmonkie.bsky.social will be launching Dodo Duckie in just a week and they're on the lookout for streamers/content creators. If you're interested in covering or reviewing the game, DM me and I'll let the team know 🦆
neutral · AI labelView post →I played a very fun and silly game called Dodo Duckie! Read all about it here, chums! 🦉 videochums.com/article/dodo... Thanks to @dododuckiegame.bsky.social and @vksamhith.bsky.social for making such a cool game! 🏆
positive · AI labelView post →Games covered in this post: Dodo Duckie Wabisabi Sushi Derby Lunch Break Tactics Wild Blue Skies
neutral · AI labelView post →𝙄𝙉𝙏𝙍𝙊 Dodo Duckie was a game I got from my friend while thinking it was just a cute duck game with some platforming and puzzling to do. The first few minutes of the gameplay changed my mind real fast. 𝗠𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 : 𝙎𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙔, 𝙂𝘼𝙈𝙀 𝙈𝙀𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙉𝙄𝘾𝙎 & 𝘼𝙍𝙏 𝙎𝙏𝙔𝙇𝙀 Dodo Duckie is a game about a duck who goes on a journey to rescue his friends(chickens) from the aliens who abducted them. The side characters we talk on the way helps Dod navigate through the levels and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dodo Duckie is a cheerful puzzle-platforming adventure built around an amusingly simple idea: take an awkward little duck, give him a magical cap, send him across strange worlds, and let him manipulate perspective to overcome obstacles. Developed by BornMonkie and published by Solo Game, it follows Dodo after aliens abduct his chicken family, turning what begins as a ridiculous extraterrestrial incident into a surprisingly heartfelt rescue journey. The lighthearted premise gives the game plenty…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I had a really good time with Dodo Duckie. It has a fun little twist with the 2D/3D perspective that keeps the puzzles interesting without feeling frustrating. The art style is cute, the music is relaxing, and the whole game just has a nice cozy vibe. It's the kind of indie game you can sit down with and genuinely enjoy. If you're into puzzle-platformers or just want something charming and different, I'd definitely recommend giving it a try.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So fun, so cosy! Three levels in and I can't stop. 10/10, would recommend. So proud of you guys! Qucak!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Overall, I think this game is fantastic. It tells a relatable story about family and being separated from the people you care about. It has great gameplay mechanics and excellent level design. By the time I finished the game, my biggest thought was honestly, "I wish this lasted a little longer." Maybe around nine or ten hours. But at the same time, I also think its shorter runtime is actually one of its strengths. The pacing stays tight, the game keeps throwing puzzle after puzzle at you,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Relaxing without being boring. Challenging without being frustrating. That's a difficult balance to pull off.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very fun puzzle adventure that gets trickier the more you progress in the game. The 2D/3D swapping mechanic is quite fun and adds another layer to the puzzles. The story is quite simple and you meet a few humorous characters along the way. Performance was quite good on my PC with a 10-series GPU. Whatever you do, don't forget to quack! (Note: I received an xbox key and purchased the game on steam to support the developer)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dodo Duckie on Steam. Waddle into a reality-bending odyssey where simply being a duck is your greatest superpower. With the help of your magical cap, switch instantly between 2D and 3D to uncover hidden paths, outsmart aliens, and rescue your kidnapped chicken friends in this wholesome puzzle platformer adventure.
neutral · AI labelView post →Heres the stream Schedule for the week! I've been wanting to try this Dressmaker game and then maybe a lil nightreign at the end! Then Saturday some DoDo Duckie! Excited for some cute/relaxing games for the week
neutral · AI labelView post →If I need to describe this game, I'd say it's the anti-anxiety game. Absolutely phenomenal. Not gonna lie, recently I've lost interest in video games, and while there is like that 1-2 favorites that I usually play, I was looking for something that fits a very specific vibe, something cozy, something that makes me smile, and something that makes me... just lose myself in a game. This games seems like the perfect candidate for that. I genuinely was excited to play it for an hour without even…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Variety game day! I think today we are going to start with Dodo Duckie which just came out, then Seeding the wasteland, and if I have the time we'll play Servant of the lake! 🎮😎 www.twitch.tv/cute_mo_ #envtuber #vsky #vtuber #vtuberuprising
neutral · AI labelView post →A delightful game, start to finish! I'm not usually a fan of puzzle-platformers, and at first glance I thought the game would be *too* cute, but Dodo Duckie introduces interesting mechanics at a satisfying pace, and rather than cloyingly sweet, it was charming the whole way through. The protagonist's adorable animations are polished beyond what I expected for a game from a small indie team too! A snack-sized, smile-inducing title.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Finishing up Dodo Duckie today! Come chill and enjoy this cute, silly game with me! 🦆 💜𝔥𝔱𝔱𝔭𝔰://𝔴𝔴𝔴.𝔱𝔴𝔦𝔱𝔠𝔥.𝔱𝔳/𝔯𝔦𝔩𝔢𝔶𝔞𝔷𝔞𝔩𝔢𝔞𝔫𝔳𝔱💜
neutral · AI labelView post →If you like games like Super Paper Mario, FEZ, and Toodee and Topdee, you’ll love Dodo Duckie.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Excellent platformer, has similar mechanics to Paper Mario with the 2D/3D switch. Very Entertaining using both skills and puzzles, well mixed. Played the first chapter and enjoyed it, recommended. The character is very cute too.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dodo will melt your hearts! honestly a cute silly puzzle adventure with a unique twist. its fun give it a try! 💯 recommend to yall my friends
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've been waiting for this game to fully release! Dodo Duckie is finally out! I'm so excited to play it! Come watch at 💜𝔥𝔱𝔱𝔭𝔰://𝔴𝔴𝔴.𝔱𝔴𝔦𝔱𝔠𝔥.𝔱𝔳/𝔯𝔦𝔩𝔢𝔶𝔞𝔷𝔞𝔩𝔢𝔞𝔫𝔳𝔱💜
positive · AI labelView post →Dodo Duckie has a clever mechanic that also is its narrative hook! Clever puzzles that are rewarding instead of being frustrating The pacing is well done without any extra padding And Dodo and its cast of charming characters are clearly the highlight for me! An easy recommendation for anyone who likes puzzle adventures or is new to platformers!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The moment everything ""clicked"" in one of the later puzzles...Chef's kiss.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wasn't a huge puzzle solving game enjoyer but I guess I am one now, the fact that you have to switch between 2D and 3D to navigate through a level is such an interesting idea, it adds a whole new dimension to puzzle solving *ba dum tis*
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Undebatable the cutest duck in the video game! 🐣 A nice cozy, cute and quick ~4 hour game. love the perspective switching mechanic and its smart integration throughout the game. Enjoyed the silly nature of duck and cute Npcs with different personalities being silly and guiding duckie to find his friends, Love u Grandma! (Coco)🥹i baught all her caps, hope she get her chance for her world tour some good life lessons throughout the game would recommend to play along with your kids, it…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game might one of the chillest game I have ever played. The music is calming, control are smooth and the capybaras, they are awesome. There are capybaras playing volleyball!!? Hello? Overall, really enjoying this so far! Highly recommend to anyone who likes either chill games, ducks, capybaras or any combo of those.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thank you for coming to my stream. I played "Dodo Duckie", "Do a Crime", and "Raccoin" Demos. Only one I didn't like was "Do a Crimee" as it seemed to be bugged. Not sure though. Certainly buying the other two. We raided out to @nascat.bsky.social. See ya next time! www.twitch.tv/nascat_art
positive · AI labelView post →Love the concept of switching between 2D and 3D!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Microsoft's second October wave brings Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on October 29, plus The Séance of Blake Manor, Dodo Duckie and more. Here are dates and tiers. #Gaming #Xbox #GamePass
neutral · AI labelView post →The second batch of Game Pass games for October 2026 has been revealed: 🔹Sandustry (Game Preview) (PC) 🔹Dodo Duckie 🔹Scramble Knights Online 🔹The Séance of Blake Manor 🔹Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade 🔹Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted 🔹Terrible Lizards 🔹Pit of Goblin
neutral · AI labelView post →Dodo Duckie is absolutely amazing. One of my favorite puzzle platformers of all time that is cute, funny, and intuitive. Never played any game before that allowed us to switch between 2D and 3D perspectives, so this was a new experience for me (a great one). Loved the art direction too. For a small, bootstrapped indie studio, I'm amazed at how much thought, creativity, and effort the devs put into the game, especially with the puzzles and environmental design. Hats off! Hoping to see the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very fun, I liked the creative level design, cool mechanics. The music is awesome, I love the incorporation of quacking. Shark hat best hat.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You play as a duck and you can quack on command. I don't think I need to explain more.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It’s been a while since I played a platformer with a gimmick that felt truly fresh. Don’t get me wrong, we’ve seen plenty of great titles inspired by the classics, but very few are willing to take real risks. So, when a developer working on the Raji: An Ancient Epic sequel recommended Dodo Duckie to me, I was immediately intrigued. GOT ANY GRAPES? On the surface, Dodo Duckie doesn’t look like much. With its simplistic presentation, and generic story of a Duck out to rescue his abducted…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very cute game, with a lot of very creative game mechanics and creative use of said mechanics in all of the little platforming puzzles. While there were a few moments where the jumps became just a little too far (gotta 💜 coyote time), I still found the creativity of the game really refreshing! Side note, needed to swap to keyboard for the last bit of platforming in the last level, and I kinda wished that last bit also had more checkpoints, since missing a jump meant I had to restart at the…
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