ZAKO NO AHIRU
Precision climbing platformer with a duck and a mocking narrator
FUファイターズ · Published by Phoenixx Inc. · Released Nov 21, 2025
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 87% of 297
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update on Steam
- 3 weeks ago
- Oct 2, 2026
What is ZAKO NO AHIRU?
You guide a duck up a mountain in this single-player platformer, spraying water from its mouth to propel it between platforms. Movement can send you backward, falls can force you to restart, and a rescue UFO provides optional help.
For you if...
- +you enjoy difficult climbs built around precise movement
- +you like anime styling and dark humor
Not for you if...
- −you want forgiving platforming without major losses of progress
- −you prefer quiet play without frequent teasing dialogue
What players say
87% of 297 reviews are positive
Players praise the voice acting and variety of taunts. Some complain about frustrating controls and unpredictable movement.
Screenshots and trailer
ZAKO NO AHIRU system requirements
Minimum: UHD 620, 8 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run ZAKO NO AHIRU?
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- OS
- Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-10210U or better
- Graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 620 or better
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 5 GB available space
Recommended
- OS
- Windows11
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-13620H or better
- Graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics (DirectX 12 compatible)
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 5 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 12
Does ZAKO NO AHIRU have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does ZAKO NO AHIRU run on Steam Deck?
Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.
- Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- 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
- 24
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Full audio: Japanese. Text only: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.
Does ZAKO NO AHIRU 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
Tags
- Cute
- Anime
- Funny
- Multiple Endings
- Dialogue Heavy
- Dark Humor
- Precision Platformer
- Psychological Horror
- Singleplayer
- Colorful
- Action
- Pixel Graphics
- Difficult
- 2D Platformer
- Cartoon
- Cartoony
Recent updates
- Oct 2, 2026 · [Zako no Ahiru] Mini-Update Available Now! Special Outfits Added & 30% Off for t
- Dec 15, 2025 · Patch Notes 1.0.3
- Dec 2, 2025 · Patch Notes 1.0.2
- Nov 24, 2025 · Patch Notes 1.0.1