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About Sort Them Ducks
Sort Them Ducks is a cozy single‑player organizing simulator where you collect rubber ducks scattered throughout a store and place each one on its proper shelf. With no time limits or penalties, the game focuses on the satisfying transformation of a chaotic shop into a tidy, themed display. Over 4,000 unique ducks await discovery, and each correctly sorted duck grants money to purchase upgrades that improve carrying capacity, speed, and visual aids. The experience is designed for relaxed play on Windows with full controller support and Steam Cloud saves.
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Duck Collection
Rubber ducks of many themes—pirates, wizards, astronauts, knights, chefs, dinosaurs, and more—are scattered across the store. Players pick them up, identify their category, and place them on matching shelves. The game boasts over 4,000 unique ducks, offering a large variety to discover.
Each correctly sorted duck awards money, which can be spent on upgrades. The shelves start empty and fill gradually as collections grow, providing visual feedback of progress.
- Spend time learning the visual cues of each duck type to sort faster.
- Prioritize filling a shelf completely to see a satisfying visual transformation.
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Upgrades
Money earned from sorting ducks can be used to unlock upgrades that enhance gameplay. Upgrades include carrying more ducks at once, moving faster, highlighting matching ducks, revealing the correct shelf, and automatically collecting nearby ducks.
These abilities make organizing more efficient and add a layer of progression as the duck collection expands.
- Upgrade movement speed early to reduce travel time between shelves.
- Use the highlight ability to quickly locate ducks of a specific category.
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Store Transformation
Every shelf begins empty, and as ducks are sorted, the shelves fill with colorful collections. This gradual filling creates a visual shift from chaos to order, offering a rewarding sense of progress.
The transformation is continuous; each correctly placed duck contributes to a more complete and organized duck paradise.
- Focus on one themed shelf at a time to see rapid visual improvement.
- Take breaks to appreciate the evolving store layout.
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Controller Support
The game includes full controller compatibility, supporting both DualShock and DualSense devices. Players can use a controller for all actions, matching the game's relaxed design.
Steam Cloud integration ensures progress is saved across sessions, and Family Sharing allows multiple users to experience the game on the same account.
- Try the DualSense controller for haptic feedback during sorting.
- Enable Steam Cloud to keep your progress synced across devices.
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Relaxing Playstyle
Sort Them Ducks emphasizes a low‑stress experience with no time limits, penalties, or competitive elements. Players can sort at their own pace, making it suitable for casual sessions.
The game’s design encourages repeated pick‑up, sort, and repeat cycles, reinforcing a calming loop of organization.
- Play in short sessions to maintain a relaxed mindset.
- Use background music or ambient sounds to enhance the calming atmosphere.
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