Everyone’s favourite feathered sleuth is back—and this time, he’s not sniffing out stolen salami in a dreary office. He’s braving the great outdoors, where marshmallows, mystery, and maybe even murder await. Okay, maybe not murder… but definitely suspicious s’mores.
Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping takes everything that made The Secret Salami so delightfully fun and weird and spins it into a brand-new case in a brand-new location—with more secrets, more sass, and more very serious duck business.
A Case in the Wild
The setup is simple—until it isn’t. Detective Eugene McQuacklin is invited to a luxury glamping resort for some much-needed R&R. But of course, mystery follows wherever this duck waddles. Strange sounds in the night, missing items, and ghost sightings quickly turn a cosy getaway into another case worth cracking.
Is there really a ghost haunting the campgrounds? Or is something (or someone) trying to scare off the guests for a more financially motivated reason? As always, the deeper Eugene digs, the weirder it gets—and that’s exactly why it works.
Glamping Gear and “Deducktions”
The core gameplay remains the same and thank goodness for that. Exploring the site with a magnifying glass in hand, Eugene gathers clues, interviews suspicious campers, and builds a case in his trusty notebook.
The series’ signature “deducktions” return, giving players clever fill-in-the-blank puzzles that use discovered clues to complete key thoughts or conclusions. They’re funny, satisfying, and often surprising. Nothing here is punishingly difficult, but it makes you feel like a genius when the pieces click together.
This time, the outdoor setting adds fun new layers—investigating tents, sniffing around campfires, and even interrogating animals who may or may not be campers in disguise. It’s still low-stakes, high-charm detective work at its best.
New Faces, Old Charm
The Ghost of Glamping introduces a fresh line-up of wonderfully weird anthropomorphic characters—from a yoga-loving raccoon to a suspiciously chill owl camp director. Each has their own secrets, quirks, and side stories to unravel.
Eugene remains the heart of the game. His gruff narration, dry humour, and existential musings give the game an unexpectedly deep flavour. And once again, the full voice acting brings every scene to life. You’ll find yourself chuckling more than once as characters bicker about granola bars or the mystery of “ghost pheromones.”
Pop-Up Perfection, Now in Nature
Visually, the series’ signature look returns in style: pop-up book aesthetics, cardboard cutout characters, and diorama-style environments that feel handcrafted and lovingly weird. But instead of office cubicles and vending machines, you’re now surrounded by pine trees, sleeping bags, and bug repellant.
The combination of cosy camping visuals and detective noir flavour is weirdly perfect. This is the first mystery game where you’ll question suspects around a campfire while wearing slippers—and it works.
Short, Sweet, and Satisfying
Much like the first game, The Ghost of Glamping doesn’t overstay its welcome. In around two hours, you’ll have solved the mystery, laughed at some quality puns, and maybe even shed a tear over a particularly tragic case of mistaken trail mix.
But that’s what makes it work so well. It’s a bite-sized detective experience that you can play in an evening—and remember fondly for much longer.
Final Quackclusion
Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping is another delightful case in what’s quickly becoming one of the most charming indie series out there. It builds on the success of The Secret Salami without reinventing the wheel—and that’s exactly what fans will want.
If you’re looking for a cosy, clever mystery filled with laughs, heart, and paper-cut-out animals discussing ghost sightings under the stars, this game is calling your name.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS
Developer: Happy Broccoli Games
Publisher: Happy Broccoli Games
