Duck Detective: The Secret Salami vs Puzzle Agent
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Puzzle Agent is $9.07 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Duck Detective: The Secret Salami | Puzzle Agent |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 55 | 62 |
| Quality | 76 | 81 |
| Value | 48 | 70 |
| Popularity | 31 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.99 | $0.92 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.6% positive | 89.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 8 | 2 |
Where to buy
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Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
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Details and requirements
| Item | Duck Detective: The Secret Salami | Puzzle Agent |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 23, 2024 | July 7, 2010 |
| Developers | Happy Broccoli Games | Telltale |
| Publishers | Happy Broccoli Games | Telltale |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 3 GHz Pentium 4 or greater |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 1GB |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | 128MB DirectX 8.1-compliant video card |
| DirectX® (minimum) | — | DirectX 8.1 or greater |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | — | 220MB |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Duck Detective: The Secret Salami or Puzzle Agent?
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami won the comparison against Puzzle Agent based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Duck Detective: The Secret Salami worth buying over Puzzle Agent?
Based on the metrics, Duck Detective: The Secret Salami won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Puzzle Agent currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC