{"rewrite":{"id":"r_ed29ef2293a14ca943c0045c","clusterId":"c_b53bbfd9f74439a525129de0","slug":"voice-controlled-duck-herding-game-dotabata-duck-catcher-launches-on-steam","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Voice-Controlled Duck-Herding Game 'Dotabata! Duck Catcher' Launches on Steam","summary":"Publisher 2P Games and developer FuncoreClub released the voice-controlled co-op action game 'Dotabata! Duck Catcher' on Steam on June 24, 2026. The game uses only microphone input: players shout to generate volume that moves ducks toward a goal. It supports up to four players in online co-op, and each player's voice affects the ducks, meaning a poorly timed yell can send the whole flock off a cliff. Stages include a slippery snowy mountain and a scorching desert with giant fans that blow ducks away. Items add chaos: a cigarette lets ducks dash at super speed, medicinal liquor makes them dizzy, a steel whistle calls back strays, and firecrackers scare off wild dogs. Players can unlock badges and costumes for customization. The regular price is 1,050 yen, with a 38% launch discount to 651 yen until July 8. The game supports Japanese, simplified and traditional Chinese, English, Korean, French, and German.","whyItMatters":"The game's sole reliance on voice volume as the control method creates a chaotic co-op experience where teammates' shouts can both drive ducks forward and accidentally sabotage progress.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eFuncoreClub developed the title, and 2P Games, a China-based indie publisher founded in 2019, handled publishing. The game\u0026#39;s stages feature environmental hazards such as ice that makes ducks slide and traps that cause falls. Wildlife also interferes: vultures swoop down to snatch ducks, and bears can knock both players and ducks away with a single punch. The item list includes surreal buffs like smoking a cigarette for a speed boost or drinking medicinal liquor to become wobbly. Players can also use a steel whistle to recall stray ducks and firecrackers to drive off stray dogs. Unlockable costumes range from a center-part overalls outfit to flashy traditional coats and animal suits. The launch sale runs through July 8, and the game is available on Steam with support for seven languages.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"In 'Dotabata! Duck Catcher,' you can smoke a cigarette to make ducks dash at super speed or chug medicinal liquor to make them dizzy. The only controller is your voice.","twitterPost":"New Steam release: a co-op game where you shout into a mic to herd ducks. Up to 4 players, 38% off until July 8. Your friends' screams can ruin your run.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"2P Games and FuncoreClub have released 'Dotabata! Duck Catcher' on Steam, a party game controlled entirely by voice volume. Players shout to guide ducks through chaotic stages, with up to four-player co-op and a launch discount until July 8.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/019/G101975/20260624020/\",\"title\":\"Shout into the Microphone to Guide Ducks to the Goal: Co-op Action Game 'Dotabata! 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Duck Catcher', published by 2P Games on Steam on June 24, 2026.","The game uses only microphone input; players shout to generate volume that moves ducks toward a goal.","It supports up to four players in online co-op, and each player's voice affects the ducks, potentially causing sabotage.","Stages include a slippery snowy mountain and a scorching desert with giant fans that blow ducks away.","The regular price is 1,050 yen, with a 38% launch discount to 651 yen until July 8."]}