Goose Goose Duck is an Among Us clone that has seen a massive rise in popularity over the last month or so. Similar to InnerSloth’s breakout hit, Goose Goose Duck is a social deduction game that tasks players with sussing out the impostor–which is, in this case, a duck in goose clothing–and has only recently gained popularity despite launching back in April 2021. Also like Among Us, Goose Goose Duck players can explore a space station setting, make use of vents to sneak about for nefarious purposes, and–if they don’t pass the group’s collective vibe check–get jettisoned into space. But on closer inspection, the reason for the fanfare quickly becomes clear: Goose Goose Duck has way more to offer than Among Us. Frankly, calling Goose Goose Duck an “Among Us clone” isn’t just an oversimplification–it’s an outright lie. While it’s true that the overall gameplay mechanic is lifted right from the Among Us playbook, Goose Goose Duck isn’t a cut-and-paste clone, it’s an Impostor.

Though the game may appear familiar on the surface, there is far more to Goose Goose Duck than meets the eye, and the game boasts loads of content that’s guaranteed to keep players entertained for a long time to come–a stark contrast to Among Us’ relatively repetitive gameplay. From dozens and dozens of different roles to loads of colorful maps and unique modes, the developers of Goose Goose Duck took the Among Us formula and drastically improved upon it. But with so many modes and roles to play, it can be easy for first-timers to get a little confused (especially if they’ve never played Among Us, or other social deduction games like Town of Salem). For this reason, we’ve put together a beginner’s guide to help new players get familiar with the game and learn how best to strategically manipulate–or eliminate–their fowl enemies.