Press release:
8 May 2026 – Dutch indie studio Starbrew Games is happy to announce that Duck Side of the Moon, their cozy exploration and crafting adventure, is available now on PC (Steam + Epic Games Store) and Nintendo Switch.
After crash-landing in a strange but charming galaxy, Doug the duck sets out on a journey to gather resources, build gadgets, upgrade his spaceship, and discover that life among the stars might not be as stressful as it was quacked up to be.
In the process of helping the friendly inhabitants of a tiny planet, he learns more about himself. A short but wholesome adventure that teaches you it’s OK to slow down.
Duck Side of the Moon is priced at $19.99 (regional pricing may vary) with a 10% launch discount for 2 weeks on PC & Nintendo Switch.
Quotes from the Press
Here is what some early reviews have to say:
“Duck Side of the Moon is a cute looking adventure.” – IGN
“Space is sounding mighty cozy right now.” – Polygon
“A quacktastic space adventure!” – Gaming Boulevard
An introducktion
Duck Side of the Moon is a cozy open-world crafting and exploration adventure where curiosity leads the way and relaxation is part of the mission plan. Players drift through a whimsical galaxy as Doug the duck, gathering materials, crafting gadgets, upgrading their crashed spaceship into a place that finally feels like home again.
Across colorful little planets, the journey unfolds at a gentle pace and while you meet and help the unusual locals, including some surprisingly chatty rocks.
Even in space, a little winging it goes a long way!
Things to Quack About
Explore a cozy galaxy filled with secrets and rare resources to mine
Make friends with talking rocks and solve wholesome quests
Upgrade and customize your spaceship, turning it into a cozy home.
Discover a heartfelt story about finding a home and the value of rest
Customize your duck with silly outfits and hats
And yes, there is a quack button!
For more updates on Duck Side of the Moon, Wishlist on Steam and follow the devs on:
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💫 About the Studio ☕
Starbrew Games is a small indie studio based in the Netherlands, founded by six recent graduates. Duck Side of the Moon marks the team’s first commercial release and the beginning of their mission to create imaginative games that bring warmth, humor, and a little bit of wonder to players.
starbrewgames.com
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Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
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Tags: Adventure, Crafting, Duck Side of the Moon, Exploration, Indie games, Nintendo Switch, PC games, Starbrew Games, Steam