Info about Sort Them Ducks:

Official game description:
**Sort Them Ducks** is a cozy organizing simulator where your goal is simple: pick up rubber ducks and place them on the correct shelves. Discover thousands of unique ducks, unlock helpful abilities, and transform a cluttered store into a perfectly organized collection—one duck at a time.
A Cozy Duck Sorting Simulator
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Thousands of rubber ducks have been delivered, but they're completely mixed up. Pirate ducks, wizard ducks, astronauts, knights, chefs, dinosaurs, and many more are scattered throughout the store. It's your job to sort every duck into its proper category and bring order back to the shelves.
No rush. No pressure. Just ducks.
From Complete Chaos to Perfect Order
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Every shelf starts empty, and ducks are everywhere.
As you organize the store, shelves slowly fill with colorful collections, making every section feel more complete. Watching the store transform from a mess into a perfectly organized display is satisfying every step of the way.
Collect, Sort, Repeat
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Pick up ducks from around the store, identify their category, and place them on the correct shelf.
The better you know your ducks, the faster you'll organize the store. Every correctly sorted duck earns money to help you improve your abilities.
Upgrade Your Duck Sorting Skills
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Unlock powerful upgrades that make organizing even more satisfying.
Carry more ducks at once, move faster, highlight matching ducks, reveal the correct shelf, automatically collect nearby ducks, and unlock even more abilities as your collection grows.
Thousands of Ducks to Discover
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With over 4,000 unique rubber ducks, every shelf offers something new.
Complete themed collections, learn each category, and enjoy filling the store with colorful displays of quirky ducks.
Key Features
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🦆 Sort over 4,000 unique rubber ducks into their correct shelves.
🏪 Organize a colorful duck store filled with themed collections.
💰 Earn money for every correctly sorted duck.
⭐ Unlock upgrades that improve carrying, movement, searching, and organization.
📚 Discover hundreds of duck categories and complete every shelf.
🎮 Relaxing, satisfying gameplay with no time limits or penalties.
✨ Watch the store transform from complete chaos into a perfectly organized duck paradise.

Release date: Aug 13, 2026

Categories: Cozy Farming Simulation, Organization Game, Collection Game, Casual Game, Sorting Simulator, Inventory Management, Upgrade System

Feature scans:
- Proton/Linux: score 20; verdict: Playable with minor performance concerns; summary: The game shows good baseline Proton/Linux compatibility on Steam Deck. One user reports no issues, while another notes mild performance hiccups at launch. Neither review indicates crashes, anti-cheat failures, or the need for Proton version switching. The only Linux-relevant concern is moderate performance, which does not prevent play.
- Steam Deck: score 30; verdict: Playable with Minor Issues; summary: The game is playable on Steam Deck with occasional FPS stuttering and drops, but many users report a smooth experience with good controller support. No major blockers like forced Proton or launcher issues exist.

- Hardware Profile:
  - Summary: Both hardware cohorts report generally stable and playable performance, with only isolated frame drop complaints on higher VRAM systems.
  - Sample size: 20 (14% coverage)
  - Audience skew: Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
  - Windows 12-15GB VRAM (positive, 9 reports): Most players report smooth performance and no bugs, though a few experience frame drops on certain setups.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM (positive, 7 reports): Runs well on lower-end hardware; capping framerate resolves a minor camera sensitivity issue reported by one user.
  - Caveats: 20 of 142 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
Feature extractions:
- Community Price: No data
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 7.0h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides explicit claims of completion time: one player finished in about 7 hours, another Spanish review states the game lasts about 5 hours, and a third player played 7 hours but encountered a bug preventing full completion. The most precise reported completion time is 7 hours, supported by a direct statement. The 5-hour claim suggests variability, but the 7-hour claim is from a clear completion report. Story completion is not applicable (no narrative), session length varies widely (15 minutes to 6 hours) and no typical session is indicated, and endgame content is not mentioned. Confidence is moderate due to the range of reported times.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: Sort Them Ducks is immediately enjoyable as a simple, relaxing sorting game that players find addictive from the start.
  - Stance: Fun immediately
  - Anchor: N/A
  - Time to anchor: N/A
  - Friction: N/A
  - Unlock drivers: N/A
  - Conditions: N/A
- Player Archetypes:
  - Cozy Duck Sorter (buy)
    - Motivation: Relaxation and enjoyment from organizing ducks in a cozy, addictive loop
    - Playstyle: Casual, attentive sorting with a focus on relaxation and cute aesthetics
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: duck lover
    - Reference games: N/A
  - Quality-Conscious Comparer (no buy)
    - Motivation: Seeking the best value and quality among similar sorting or cozy games
    - Playstyle: Comparative shopper who evaluates the game against alternatives in the genre
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: N/A
    - Reference games: N/A


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Duck designs are creative (weight 0.61): Players consistently praise the duck designs as beautiful, creative, and cute. The variety and charisma of the designs are major highlights.
- Game is cute and fun (weight 0.45): Reviewers find the overall game very cute and enjoyable. The combination of cuteness and fun gameplay is a key positive aspect.
- Relaxing and stress-relieving (weight 0.38): Many players describe the game as relaxing, soothing, and helpful for unwinding. It provides a calm and satisfying experience.
- Good for passing time (weight 0.32): The game is considered a great way to pass time and is fun to play casually. It offers a simple and engaging distraction.
- Sorting gameplay is addictive (weight 0.22): The sorting mechanic, particularly organizing ducks on shelves, is described as fun and addictive. It provides satisfying gameplay loops.
- Many ducks to enjoy (weight 0.19): Players appreciate the large number of ducks, with thousands available. This abundance adds to the variety and replay value.
- Loved the game concept (weight 0.13): Players express strong affection for the game concept and overall experience. They enjoyed every moment of playing.
- Great Steam Deck support (weight 0.12): The game runs very well on Steam Deck and has excellent controller controls. This enhances portability and comfort.

Common complaints:
- Performance and stuttering (weight 0.72): Frequent frame drops, stuttering (especially with many ducks), and jittery performance make the game feel unplayable for many users. Issues persist even on hardware that should handle the game easily.
- Mouse sensitivity problems (weight 0.53): Mouse sensitivity is often too high even at the lowest settings, or becomes inconsistent, causing shaky or uncontrollable camera movement. This hampers precision tasks like placing ducks.
- Confusing duck categories (weight 0.51): Category organization is illogical, with many ducks placed in wrong or confusing groups (e.g., mermaid in pirates, rainbow in weather). This makes sorting frustrating.
- Camera and responsiveness issues (weight 0.45): The camera can be jerky, snap randomly, or cause motion sickness, and the game often feels unresponsive. Movement and click registration lag, especially during frame drops.
- Save system broken (weight 0.43): The save system fails to preserve progress, resetting upgrades, inventory, and abilities upon reloading or after updates. This leads to frustration and lost playtime.
- Game-blocking bugs (weight 0.41): Several bugs prevent game completion, such as missing ducks, eggs, or incorrect shelf counts. These issues force players to abandon progress.
- Non-functional upgrades (weight 0.28): Key upgrades that should mark or auto-grab similar ducks do not work, wasting player money and effort. This undermines a core mechanic.
- Poor collision physics (weight 0.27): Walking through ducks or piles is clunky and inconvenient, with the player character kicking ducks around or sliding. This makes navigation a constant struggle.
- Motion sickness triggers (weight 0.19): A combination of slow movement, a fixed dot on screen, and camera issues causes dizziness and motion sickness in multiple players.
- Sound design issues (weight 0.19): The quack sound is excessively loud and cannot be lowered independently. UI and game sounds share a volume slider, making it hard to balance audio.
- Lack of instructions (weight 0.18): In-game instructions are insufficient and unhelpful, leaving players confused about mechanics, achievements, and controls (e.g., copying feature).
- Repetitive gameplay (weight 0.18): The game feels repetitive due to only one map and multiple shelves for the same duck types. This reduces variety and long-term engagement.
- Unoriginal compared to predecessors (weight 0.17): The game lacks originality and innovation compared to earlier titles like 'Tidy Up The Arcane Library', and some designs border on plagiarism.
- Excess ducks and missing types (weight 0.13): Some duck types appear excessively (e.g., purple ducks) while others (e.g., dark blue) are missing, making completion feel impossible or endless.
- Shelf placement bugs (weight 0.13): Ducks can cover shelves so items cannot be placed, and sometimes placement fails even when staring directly at the shelf.
- Achievement system problems (weight 0.12): The achievement system encourages wrong placements and requires multiple playthroughs to complete, increasing frustration.
- Expensive upgrades early on (weight 0.07): Upgrades feel too expensive at the start, making early progression slow and discouraging.
- No duck interaction (weight 0.06): Players cannot squish ducks or make duck noises, missing expected playful interactions.

Gameplay feedback:
- Core sorting gameplay (weight 0.97): The game involves sorting and organizing ducks into categorized shelves. Players pick up ducks from the floor and place them into the correct categories.
- Upgrade and power-up system (weight 0.56): The game includes an upgrade system with features like sprint, movement speed, and abilities that unlock as players progress. Perks and power-ups help speed up sorting tasks.
- Relaxing and casual experience (weight 0.4): The game is described as a cozy, relaxing, and casual sorting game suitable for passing time. It appeals to players who enjoy tidy-up/organization games.
- Duck categories and labels (weight 0.32): Ducks are sorted into categories like garden, food, pirates, beach, weather, colour, animals, warrior, country, and circus. Items are clearly labeled for easy identification.
- Shelf completion and objectives (weight 0.31): The game features a shelf-completion system, a color tower objective, and extra tasks like finding eggs. Completing a shelf produces satisfying clicks.
- Duck collection and inventory (weight 0.28): Players collect ducks of various colors and types, managing an inventory that can be expanded through power-ups and a gamble machine. Base inventory is 5, max is 20.
- Skills and abilities (weight 0.25): Players have skills such as sprint, crouch, jump, and abilities that draw similar duck types or highlight matching items. Jump is free, while sprint is a purchasable power-up.
- Physics and collision mechanics (weight 0.19): Ducks have physics that make walking over piles challenging, and players can climb on duck piles due to collision physics. This adds a physical challenge to the sorting gameplay.
- Audio and visual feedback (weight 0.17): Walking sounds are audible, and completing a shelf produces clicking sounds. The game has many assets on screen, providing a visually dense experience.
- Egg collection objective (weight 0.16): The game includes an egg collection objective, with 10 Easter eggs to find. This provides an additional goal beyond sorting ducks.
- Total ducks and scope (weight 0.13): There are 4,015 ducks to sort in total, indicating a large-scale sorting task. Only one map is available for this gameplay.
- Gacha and unlockable mechanics (weight 0.12): The game includes a gacha mechanic with possible losing outcomes, as well as unlockable upgrades for productivity. Inventory expansion can be obtained through a gamble machine.
- No tutorial or explanation (weight 0.08): There is no tutorial or explanation provided, which may confuse new players. The game expects players to figure out mechanics on their own.
- Two rows per duck type (weight 0.07): Each duck type has two rows allocated on shelves, which may affect sorting strategy and shelf layout.
- Achievements and progression (weight 0.07): The game includes achievements that track player progress and completion of various objectives.
- Finding ducks in shops (weight 0.07): Gameplay involves finding ducks in shops, adding a discovery element to the sorting task.

Performance notes:
- Frequent frame drops (weight 0.39): Multiple reviews report frequent frame drops, making the game unplayable on good PCs. The issue includes drops of 20-30 FPS every few seconds.
- Runs smoothly and no issues (weight 0.25): Several reviews report the game runs smoothly, with no FPS drops, stuttering, or bugs spotted.
- Steam Deck runs well (weight 0.2): Several players confirm the game runs very well on Steam Deck, with no issues reported. This is a strong positive point for handheld performance.
- Camera jumping and snapping (weight 0.14): Reviews mention a jumping camera while running and a camera snapping issue, which can be resolved by capping the frame rate to 120 or 60 FPS.
- Slow response and input lag (weight 0.13): Players report slow response while running and mouse skipping during frame drops. This suggests input lag tied to performance issues.
- Low-end PC runs smoothly (weight 0.13): Multiple reviews confirm the game runs well on low settings on weaker PCs, suggesting decent optimization for lower-end hardware.
- Mouse sensitivity problems (weight 0.07): There is a specific complaint about mouse sensitivity issues, which may affect aiming or camera control.
- Crashes frequently (weight 0.07): One review states the game crashes a lot, indicating stability problems for some users.
- AMD processor fix improved performance (weight 0.07): An update fixed performance issues for AMD processors, making the game run smoothly after the patch.
- Flashing light bug on high settings (weight 0.07): A flashing light bug occurs and only stops when settings are set to low, indicating a graphics-setting-specific glitch.

Recommendations:
- Highly recommended overall (weight 0.29): Multiple reviewers strongly recommend the game, praising it as a great experience. These positive endorsements come from several clusters of feedback.
- Good for sorting fans (weight 0.2): The game is specifically recommended for fans of cozy, relaxing sorting games. Reviewers note it is not suitable for those who dislike sorting mechanics.
- Recommended for duck lovers (weight 0.14): Reviewers highlight the game's appeal to duck enthusiasts, offering a unique theme. This niche recommendation is backed by multiple positive mentions.
- Good for organization enthusiasts (weight 0.14): Reviewers recommend the game for people who love organizing and sorting items. It appeals to players who enjoy systematic gameplay.
- Great value for price (weight 0.14): Reviewers feel the game is worth its cost and recommend it for its price point. It offers good value relative to similar titles.
- Motion sickness warning (weight 0.08): A reviewer advises caution for players prone to motion sickness, indicating the game may cause discomfort. This is an important accessibility consideration.
- Bug and sensitivity issues (weight 0.08): A reviewer withdrew their recommendation due to a save bug and mouse sensitivity problems. These technical issues negatively impact the experience.
- Frame drop problems (weight 0.08): Performance issues such as frame drops lead to a not recommended verdict. This affects smooth gameplay.
- Stable and affordable (weight 0.08): A reviewer recommends the game for its stable performance, unlock system, and low price. These factors contribute to a positive experience.
- Good for ADHD or ASD (weight 0.07): The game is recommended for players with ADHD or ASD, suggesting it provides a calming and engaging experience. This is a specific positive note.
- Fun relaxing time waster (weight 0.07): Reviewers recommend the game as a fun and relaxing way to pass time. It serves as a casual entertainment option.
- Appeals to genre fans (weight 0.07): The game is recommended for players who enjoy this style or genre of game. It caters to a specific audience.
- Update needed before refund (weight 0.07): One reviewer waited for an update before deciding to refund the game. This indicates unmet expectations or issues.

Other player notes:
- Unfavorable genre comparisons (weight 0.33): Reviewers compare this game negatively to other sorting games, noting similar issues not found in titles like Librarian or Supermarket Chaos.
- Performance issues reported (weight 0.23): Several players report FPS drops and frame rate issues, though a developer update fixed performance for AMD processors.
- Duck variety praised (weight 0.21): The game features many duck designs, including a butterfly duck and thousands of ducks, adding to its appeal.
- Content volume highlighted (weight 0.17): Players mention the game has a lot of content, with sessions lasting up to 6 hours and thousands of ducks to sort.
- Game duration mismatch (weight 0.13): The game's actual completion time of 5-7 hours exceeds the advertised 4-hour playtime, causing frustration for players expecting a shorter experience.
- Developer fixes acknowledged (weight 0.12): The developer fixed a save progression bug and released updates improving performance for AMD processors, showing responsiveness.
- Positive hardware support (weight 0.11): The game supports Steam Deck and controller, and runs well on low settings even on weaker PCs.
- Unique atmosphere noted (weight 0.1): The game has a ducky humor and mystery vibe, with no AI used in duck designs, adding to its charm.
- Developer responsiveness praised (weight 0.1): Reviewers note that developers are nice and funny, and the game has received improvements since early access.
- Lack of tutorial (weight 0.07): There is no tutorial or explanation, making it difficult for new players to understand gameplay mechanics.
- Higher price criticism (weight 0.07): The game is considered more expensive than similar titles in the genre, which may deter potential buyers.
- Average quality perception (weight 0.07): The game is seen as playable but without outstanding qualities, leading to mixed recommendations.
- Rushed development suspicion (weight 0.07): Some reviewers feel the game was rushed to capitalize on the success of other popular sorting games, affecting quality.
- Copyright concerns raised (weight 0.06): Criticism is directed at comic superhero costumes that directly copy original designs, questioning copyright awareness.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.18): Players are highly frustrated by persistent progress loss bugs, including save failures and upgrades resetting after restarting the game. Severe performance issues like FPS drops, high mouse sensitivity, and camera shakiness make the game unplayable for many, compounded by bugs that prevent completion.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.09): The core sorting mechanic provides a deeply satisfying experience, with players enjoying the act of organizing ducks into their correct places. The game's simplicity, stable performance on some systems, and enjoyable theme contribute to a sense of accomplishment when everything is organized correctly.
- Disappointment (weight 0.08): Players are disappointed because the game's charming concept is ruined by numerous bugs, including performance stutters, unadjustable sensitivity, and missing ducks that block completion. Fans of the genre found it unoriginal and unplayable due to technical issues, despite its visual appeal.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.07): Players enjoy the game's variety of cute ducks and music tracks, finding it fun, easy to learn, and worth the price. The inventory expansion system and overall gameplay loop provide a positive experience that many completed and thoroughly enjoyed.
- Love (weight 0.04): Players love the adorable duck designs, quacking sounds, and satisfying power-ups and clicks. The game is described as cute, fun, and creatively designed, inspiring strong positive feelings.
- Annoyance (weight 0.04): Players are annoyed by the inability to adjust UI and in-game sounds separately, with the quack sound being particularly loud. Vague and illogical category assignments, poor visibility, and duplicate ducks across shelves further detract from the experience.
- Joy (weight 0.04): Players find joy in organizing cute ducks, describing the gameplay as fun and relaxing, especially suitable for those who enjoy structured tasks. The adorable duck store and bright graphics enhance the positive experience.
- Fun (weight 0.04): The game is described as super fun and relaxing, with players enjoying the activity of organizing ducks on shelves, even sharing the experience with family.
- Delight (weight 0.03): Players are delighted by the cute duck designs and the stress-free, smooth gameplay that runs without stuttering. The surprise of discovering duck varieties adds to the enjoyment.
- Relaxation (weight 0.03): The game offers a pressure-free, casual experience that allows players to take their time and relax. Its simple, low-brainpower gameplay is ideal for a cozy night and a lean-back style of play.
- Gratitude (weight 0.03): Players express gratitude for the game's ability to help them relax and escape from a bad day, and for the developer's responsiveness in fixing issues.
- Happiness (weight 0.03): Players feel happiness from placing ducks on shelves, describing the game as very cute and a perfect combination of sorting games and duck themes.
- Confusion (weight 0.03): Players experience confusion due to unclear achievement descriptions and initial difficulty categorizing some ducks, as the placement logic is not always intuitive.
- Amusement (weight 0.03): Players are amused by the humorous descriptions of ducks, such as 'sexy with rubber texture,' and find the developers funny. The playful language used in reviews reflects a lighthearted tone.
- Hope (weight 0.03): Players hope that bugs like sensitivity issues will be fixed so they can fully enjoy the game, and they anticipate future updates with more content.
- Appreciation (weight 0.02): Players appreciate the ducks' quacking sounds, their abundance and size, and the nice designs.
- Adoration (weight 0.02): Players adore the game, describing it as adorable and perfect due to the very cute ducks and many funny themed varieties to discover.
- Entertainment (weight 0.02): Players find entertainment in the game despite collection imbalances, simply enjoying the core type of gameplay it offers.
- Addiction (weight 0.02): Players find the game addictive, indicating a strong compulsion to continue playing.
- Liking (weight 0.01): Players like the game concept, finding the overall idea appealing.}