Duck Detective: The Secret Salami and Cantaloupe Chronicle both land in Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Adventure games on Steam. Duck Detective: The Secret Salami (2024) is 1 year older than Cantaloupe Chronicle (2025). Cantaloupe Chronicle is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Duck Detective: The Secret Salami (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Choose Duck Detective: The Secret Salami if you want an Indie and Casual game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 4,666 Steam reviews back the pick.
Choose Cantaloupe Chronicle if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cantaloupe Chronicle launched in 2025.
Both Duck Detective: The Secret Salami and Cantaloupe Chronicle sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Mouse Only Option, and Save Anytime, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
 Duck Detective: The Secret Salami |  Cantaloupe Chronicle | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.1% positive (4,666 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Happy Broccoli Games | Tim Rachor |
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