Duck Paradox

Shooter· Shoot 'Em Up· Arcade· Action Roguelike

Released Oct 2024

Shoot bouncing bullets in this roguelike precision platformer killing corrupted ducks while searching for Dr. Paraducks’ beloved pet throughout the multiverse! To return to safety you’ll need to tackle difficult-to-master trials, run after run, earning upgrades, while maintaining your sanity!

95% positive · 328 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

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Evaluation

Duck Paradox launched into full 1.0 release on October 9, 2024, after a period of Early Access development. The 1.0 launch was a substantial release that added a new dimension (12 levels), a final boss, new items, story content, achievements, localization, and more — representing the game's complete, finished package. The only DLC listed on the store are a soundtrack and an art book, both released on launch day (October 9, 2024). No additional gameplay content or expansions have been announced or listed as unreleased. The most telling signal comes from a developer post on January 16, 2025, in which studio director Diego explicitly states that Magic Games is now working on their *next game* and is soliciting community feedback to inform that new project. This is a clear indicator that Duck Paradox itself is considered complete — the studio has moved on to new development. No post-launch content updates, roadmaps, or plans for Duck Paradox have been communicated since the 1.0 launch.

Evidence

Studio director announces the team is now working on a new game and solicits feedback from Duck Paradox players to shape the next project — indicating Duck Paradox development is complete.

news post · Jan 16, 2025 source development ending

high

Duck Paradox 1.0 launched with a final dimension, final boss, story conclusion, achievements, and localization — representing the game's complete release.

news post · Oct 9, 2024 source content shipped

high

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

Released

Duck Paradox Soundtrack

Oct 2024

Released

Duck Paradox - Art Book

Oct 2024

Media

Details

Developer

Magic Games

Publisher

Midwest Games

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

Shoot 'Em Up Arcade Action Roguelike Bullet Hell Platformer Difficult Adventure Time Manipulation Perma Death Pixel Graphics Sandbox Colorful Souls-like Roguelike Shooter

About this game

ENTER THE PARADOX

Navigate the infinite domains of the multiverse as savvy scientist Dr. Paraducks in search of her pet duck, lost in the throes of space-time thanks to a malfunctioning time machine. Trapped in a world of endless possibilities, Dr. Paraducks continues to battle corrupted versions of her beloved pet despite the unrelenting reality and her declining sanity. But who knows what is real anymore? For her, there is no choice but to keep fighting. Tackle difficult-to-master trials, run after run, with the utmost quickness to earn powerful upgrades, save all of the ducks, and grasp the tattered threads of reality.

BEWARE OF THE DUCKS

Armed with a trusty ray gun and a can-do quackitude, face dangerous worlds teeming with corrupted imposters. Leap across perilous platforms, unleashing waves of bouncing bullets on swarms of feathered foes. Every ray gun blast offers a deadly risk: each miss ricochets off of walls, adding to Dr. Paraducks’ list of troubles. Aim and shoot strategically while dodging lethal hazards, big-beaked bosses, and pixelated pits of death.

OUTSMART THE FLOCK

Slow down time for some breathing room while solving puzzles and engaging barricades. Procure lifesaving shield bubbles before setting up explosive traps to zap duck doppelgangers while corralling your duck to safety. Select between two randomized upgrades at the end of each level, experimenting with new builds with every reset. Keep a level head through more than 50 increasingly difficult levels or test your resolve in the endless Survival mode.

FEATURES

FEATURES
- Over 50 increasingly difficult levels across three visually distinct worlds: Lab Dimension, Disco Dimension and Duckwash Dimension.
- Gameplay offers unique challenges around precision platforming, strategic shooting, solving puzzles and earning upgrades.
- An endless Survival mode and built-in timer for those who seek the utmost challenges. Bonus, if you can unlock the hidden Impossible Mode!
- Select between two randomized upgrades at the end of each level, experimenting with new builds with every reset.

Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026