Placid Plastic Duck Simulator is a passive observation experience where you watch AI-controlled ducks navigate a serene pond environment with minimal interaction required. The game's appeal lies in its unpredictable emergent moments—ducks breed, deflate inflatables, or vanish into the ocean—paired with relaxing visuals and ambient music. It's designed for players seeking a low-pressure, meditative experience rather than traditional gameplay objectives.
About this game
The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.
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What players are saying
▲ Recommended5 hrs
Quack. 🦆
This is less a game and more of an experience. No, you cannot control the ducks. But you CAN watch them. And by watching them, you can witness SO MUCH.
One of my ducks had babies which it promptly abandoned. Another duck stabbed a Flamingo pool floaty and it deflated. Another duck went around the pond so fast that it JETTISONED ITSELF INTO THE OCEAN and disappeared over the horizon, forever. I cried.
It's like a soap opera. With rubber ducks. You never know what's going to happen next.
I streamed this game and narrated the events for five hours. Every time the duck bar began to fill toward a new duck, chat would chant, "DUCK IMMINENT". When I was done I immediately bought the DLC. A bunch of my friends bought the game and began gifting it to friends. I already can't wait to play again and check out the new ducks in the DLC.
I hope that the creators continue to create new ducks and features, because they're onto a real ducking winner of a game here.
I'm an autistic person with a special interest in ducks and I also suffer with a lot of other mental illnesses that can get pretty ugly, this game is such a blessing. I can watch cute little duckies float around with funny music and just relax. This game makes me feel safe.
Multiplayer community pond when? Edit: My wish has been fulfilled, thank you dev for implementing multiplayer so that I may quack with my friends in serene tranquility
Dear duckies of the world, Slowly Sliding Ducks is OUT NOW in Early Access! To celebrate, a special in-game event is now live in Placid Plastic Duck Simulator. Jump into the pool and join the occasion! And if you feel like moving, squirting water, and causing trouble with friends, our new water park is waiting for you. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2485410/Slowly_Sliding_Ducks/ Stay cool.
Dear duckies, Another duck has escaped the pool and might, only might, enter the real world soon. Allow me to introduce: Maneki Ducko! 🐥✨ Our lucky little friend from Slowly Sliding Ducks has become a real plushie, thanks to our friends at Makeship! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42442493/5062ae67c5d7c951d16e93dc8cc8058e5383047e.png The countdown is already ticking, so if you missed our previous duck plushies — or simply weren't fast enough to grab one at the time — this is your chance to bring a new duck friend home. https://www.makeship.com/products/maneki-ducko-plush As always, thank you for supporting the ducks and allowing us to keep doing increasingly duck-related things. Good luck is coming your way! ːpartyduckː {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42442493/8422f905893168f81013100f5c42a3c61a893d40.png
Dear duckies, After the amazing launch of our new pixel-art duck game… …it’s time to celebrate the first demo of Slowly Sliding Ducks, going live today February 23rd at 10:00AM Pacific! And, as mentioned in the previous news, to mark the occasion two never-before-seen ducks are joining us in Infinity Cool. Check them out: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42442493/0f6ea383ba91961b9a4ab15229070b31c19424f5.png Go unlock them! Then hop into Slowly Sliding Ducks and redeem the three fashionable items waiting for you this week. You'll find more info on game's page here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2485410/Slowly_Sliding_Ducks/ Catch you on the slides!
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