"Escape From Dackoff" Sells Over 500,000 Copies Within Three Days of Release; Indie Title Earns 95% Positive Reviews from 5,000 Ratings
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/876/G087607/20251020025/
Editorial Department: Arataka | 2025/10/20 04:43 (UTC)
Bilibili Game announced on October 19, 2025, that sales of “Escape from Duckov,” developed by indie studio Team Soda, have surpassed 500,000 copies—achieved within just three days since its release on October 16.
As of the time this article was written, Steam reviews total 5,000, with 95% being positive.
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The game is a top-down PvE extraction shooter featuring cute graphics.
Players control a seemingly harmless duck, infiltrating enemy territory with just one gun, retrieving supplies, and upgrading their hideout and equipment.
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While the title may evoke comparisons to the popular shooter “Escape from Tarkov,” it is not an official licensed product but rather inspired by it.
Even in Chinese, the title changes only one character: “逃离塔科夫” (Escape from Tarkov) becomes “逃离鸭科夫” (Escape from Duckov), making them quite similar.
Unlike Escape from Tarkov, there is no wipe mechanic—yet gameplay differs significantly while still incorporating challenging difficulty and survival game mechanics.
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Until October 31 (varies by store), the game is on sale for 1,584 yen (tax included), a 12% discount.
To celebrate surpassing 500,000 sales, an X retweet campaign offering free game keys is underway. Twenty winners have been selected, with results to be announced via direct message on October 23.
? Over half a million companions joining the adventure! Your support means everything!!!!
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?? The 20 winners will be notified via DM on October 23… pic.twitter.com/Jf9rhkxmJQ
— Duckov (@GameDuckovJP) October 20, 2025