DUCK: Dangerous Ultimate Cartridge Kidnapper
Released Feb 2023
A group of ducklings finds a mysterious 100-in-1 cartridge and are now forced to play all the games to escape the insidious cartridge spirit! 100 microgames, fun and increasing difficulty—what more do you need for an interesting adventure?
78% positive · 100 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Where to buy
Steam $8.99
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Evaluation
DUCK: Dangerous Ultimate Cartridge Kidnapper launched on February 14, 2023 as a complete package of 100 microgames. The developer (Duck Team) released a soundtrack DLC on March 27, 2023, followed by gameplay balance and bug-fix patches in the weeks after launch. On February 14, 2024 — the game's one-year anniversary — the developer posted a celebratory update announcing a major gameplay patch focused on rebalancing microgames. That post credits player feedback as the main driver of changes and makes no mention of upcoming expansions, additional content packs, or future roadmap items. It is the most recent developer communication on record. No further posts, DLC listings, or announcements have appeared since February 14, 2024. The only DLC ever listed — the soundtrack — has been released. With no outstanding commitments, no unreleased content on the store, and no developer communication since February 14, 2024, the game appears to have reached the end of its active update cycle following that anniversary patch.
Evidence
One-year anniversary post announces a major gameplay rebalance patch. Credits player feedback as inspiration. No future content or roadmap mentioned — this is the most recent developer communication.
Soundtrack DLC released alongside a bug-fix patch. The developer signs off with 'see you soon' but no specific future content promised.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Take Aim Games
Achievements
45
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen
About this game
DUCK: Dangerous Ultimate Cartridge Kidnapper is a compilation of 100 very different microgames lasting less than a minute! Cowboy duel, house building, tomato sorting, barrel ride, sea battles, jungle adventures, typical daily life of a mad scientist and more!
STORY.
A group of ducklings finds a mysterious 100-in-1 cartridge that turns out to be a trap for an evil spirit who calls himself D.U.C.K. Now the ducklings will have to show all their gamer skills, or else the villain will fulfill the curse and make them characters in his games. Being two-dimensional and pixelated, constantly dying and being reborn, is an inenvitable fate!
FEATURES
- Variety.
15 categories of 5-10 microgames each with three difficulty levels, plus a separate category for boss games. Different styles of pixel graphics, lots of unique tunes and sounds. And even the playthrough can be interesting, because you never know what's going to happen! And finally—as you progress through the story mode, play through the games and fulfill special conditions, you can unlock all 16 decorative panels—arcade, Greek, comic, summer, brick and more! - Game Modes.
In story mode, the ducklings will definitely get through all 100 games with your help, 5 ducklings are 5 main chapters. Open games appear in the vault, where you can choose any of them and practice, pass on all difficulties. And finally, there is a survival mode—try to get the highest score! However… No one prevents you from plunging into the unknown with your friends by activating one of the party modes! - The warm atmosphere of childhood.
The spirit has locked the ducklings in a room in the house of a typical duckling of the time. Small cozy room, the rays of the setting sun streaming through the window, you and your friends gathered in front of the screen of a tubby TV, and in the console—a cartridge with a bunch of interesting games!
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Last evaluated Jul 7, 2026
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