Escape From Duckov, the latest extraction shooter from Team Soda, attained over 300,000 concurrent players as of 2025-10-26. The indie game blends RPG elements with a top-down perspective in a singleplayer format.
Game Features and Appeal
Escape From Duckov takes a playful twist on the popular Escape From Tarkov, incorporating quests and a base-upgrade system within a roguelite RPG framework. The game has gained attention for its engaging mechanics and satirical style, featuring cutesy animal characters.
According to PC Gamer writer Lincoln Carpenter, the game provides an excellent top-down shooter experience, masking its strong mechanics under a humorous exterior.
Market Performance
Initially released ten days ago, the game has already surpassed previous records set by Team Soda's past projects. Their previous title had reached a peak of only 1,631 concurrent players.
- Release Date: 2025-10-16
- Peak Players: 300,000 as of 2025-10-26
- Discount Price: $15.83 until 2025-10-29
The game's marketing strategy, combining humor and engaging gameplay, appears to have contributed significantly to its viral success.
