DUCK: Dangerous Ultimate Cartridge Kidnapper

A microgame collection mixing cowboy duels, construction, and sea battles

Duck Team · Published by Take Aim Games · Released Feb 14, 2023

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 75% of 69
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Mar 30, 2024
Minimum PC: Integrated; 2 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is DUCK: Dangerous Ultimate Cartridge Kidnapper?

This 2D arcade collection follows ducklings who must beat a cartridge's games to avoid an evil spirit's curse. You tackle 100 challenges lasting less than a minute across five story chapters, revisit unlocked games for practice, or chase high scores in survival mode.

For you if...

+you enjoy retro game parodies and a comic story
+you like retrying challenges at progressively higher difficulties

Not for you if...

−you want cooperative play without taking turns

What players say

75% of 69 reviews are positive

Players praise the variety of minigames and the pixel artwork. Common complaints focus on lengthy explanations, unclear rules, and challenges that feel too involved for a quick microgame format.

Screenshots and trailer

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DUCK: Dangerous Ultimate Cartridge Kidnapper system requirements

Minimum: Integrated, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Celerone 2,4 ghz
Graphics: Integrated Graphics
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0

Does DUCK: Dangerous Ultimate Cartridge Kidnapper have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does DUCK: Dangerous Ultimate Cartridge Kidnapper run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

The native resolution is not the default one
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 45
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Russian.

Does DUCK: Dangerous Ultimate Cartridge Kidnapper use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam