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Ducks Can Drive

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2023

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Quick resume

Ducks like to race, even in their own cars! Earn money by delivering food to fellow ducks in the city, then use this money to upgrade your vehicle. The better the vehicle, the better chance you have to win the race at the end of the day!

Global score

96/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Racing, Free To Play, Arcade

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    Pros

    • Fun and addictive gameplay
    • Unique and whimsical concept
    • Free to play
    • Multiplayer with friends
    • Vehicle upgrades and customization

    Cons

    • Low player base for multiplayer
    • Limited maps and content
    • Some technical bugs and optimization issues
    • Challenging time trials may frustrate casual players
    • Lack of bots for solo multiplayer

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Survival, Leadership.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to drive, deliver bread, upgrade vehicles, and choose racing strategies."

    • Competence
      4

      "Game offers skill-based driving, challenging time trials, and progression through upgrades."

    • Competition
      4

      "Multiplayer races and leaderboards encourage comparing performance with others."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players report addictive gameplay and long sessions especially when playing with friends."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Some multiplayer interaction and shared play with friends, but mostly competitive rather than cooperative."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Customization of vehicles and upgrades allow some creative expression, though limited."

    • Domination
      3

      "Players enjoy asserting dominance in races and upgrading to outperform others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a fun, whimsical escape from real life stress and depression."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social reasons, not out of obligation."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players explore driving mechanics, drifting, and upgrade strategies to improve."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Some exploration of maps and hidden collectibles, but maps are limited and repetitive."

    • Expression
      2

      "Vehicle upgrades and cosmetic changes provide moderate self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Whimsical premise of ducks driving cars and delivering bread creates imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Community and multiplayer with friends foster social connection and shared enjoyment."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop driving skills and learn game mechanics through practice and challenges."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary computer gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during races and deliveries; not a casual idle experience."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Some social interaction with friends but limited emotional closeness or deep relationships."

    • Leadership
      -2

      "No clear leadership roles; players mainly compete or cooperate as equals."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong progression through earning currency, upgrading vehicles, and unlocking achievements."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Game offers fun and flow but also challenging moments that create tension and excitement."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable visual style, sound effects, and fast-paced racing provide sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      3

      "Recognition through multiplayer rankings, achievements, and community reputation."

    • Story
      2

      "Some lore and narrative elements exist but are light and secondary to gameplay."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players plan routes, manage upgrades, and optimize driving techniques."

    • Thrill
      4

      "Racing and time trials create suspense, risk, and adrenaline-fueled excitement."

    • Value
      5

      "Free to play with good entertainment value and positive player reception."

    • Violence
      -4

      "Focus on driving and delivery rather than combat or destruction."

    • Survival
      -3

      "Low risk gameplay without survival or threat avoidance elements."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026