Goose Goose Duck
| Goose Goose Duck | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Gaggle Studios |
| Publisher | Gaggle Studios |
| Engine | |
| Platforms | |
| Release | 2021 |
| Genre | Social deduction |
| Mode | Multiplayer |
Goose Goose Duck is a 2021 free-to-play online multiplayer social deduction game developed and published by Gaggle Studios for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.[1][2] Up to 16 players act as either geese who have to complete tasks around a map while trying to identify ducks among them, who try to kill geese without being voted out.[1][3] Critics widely compared it to Among Us.[3][4][5]
The game grew sharply in popularity in late 2022, particularly in South Korea and China, after BTS member V streamed it on Weverse.[6][7][4] On January 5, 2023, it peaked at 563,677 concurrent players on Steam, making it the third most-played game on the platform and surpassing the record of 447,476 held by Among Us.[2][5][4] The surge caused server crashes, and Gaggle said it was seeking official partners in China after a Chinese company applied to trademark the game's name.[8] Later that month, Gaggle reported more than 800,000 concurrent players across PC and mobile.[9]
Digital Trends called it "a pretty blatant Among Us clone" but "a good time",[3] while Den of Geek said it offered "a surprisingly solid social deduction experience".[7] It was nominated for Best Mobile Game at the 2022 Canadian Game Awards.[10]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Goose Goose Duck on Steam". Steam. Valve Corporation. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
- 1 2 Subhan, Ishraq (January 5, 2023). "Among Us-like social deduction game Goose Goose Duck smashes Steam player records". Eurogamer. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "A free Among Us clone about geese is currently blowing up on Steam". Digital Trends. January 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Warner, Noelle (January 6, 2023). "Among Us-like surpasses the original on Steam thanks to K-pop stans". Destructoid. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
- 1 2 Wolens, Joshua (January 5, 2023). "Powered by K-pop, an Among Us-like has smashed Among Us' concurrent players record". PC Gamer. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
- ↑ Allen, Joseph (December 29, 2022). "Goose Goose Duck Is Steam's Hottest Game Right Now". TechRaptor. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
- 1 2 Byrd, Matthew (January 6, 2023). "Goose Goose Duck Is Becoming the Next Among Us With Help From BTS". Den of Geek. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Goose Goose Duck developer looks for Chinese partners after game becomes surprise hit". TechNode. January 5, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
- ↑ Carter, Justin (January 13, 2023). "Goose Goose Duck reaches 800,000 concurrent players". Game Developer. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
- ↑ Price, Dennis B. (April 8, 2022). "Canadian Game Awards 2022 Winners Revealed". CGMagazine. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Goose Goose Duck on Steam
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