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Duke Grabowski: Mighty Swashbuckler

Duke Grabowski is a classic point-and-click adventure, created with love by an indie team that includes Bill Tiller (The Curse of Monkey Island, Steven Spielberg's The Dig, Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine).

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October 6, 2016
9 years and 302 days ago
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Very Positive243 reviews85.2%

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About the Game

Set sail on this comedic pirate journey inspired by classic swashbuckling tales! A hilarious point-and-click pirate adventure starring a lovable brute on a quest to prove he’s worthy of becoming captain.

Play as Duke, a pirate who’s had success in pillaging, ransacking, and other forms of piratey goodness, but doesn’t know a thing about women! Solve puzzles, explore vibrant Azurbbean islands, and interact with eccentric characters - from zombie sailors to wrestling gorillas.

Featuring fully voiced dialogue (in English), hand-painted environments, and a humorous story filled with heart, this adventure offers a delightful experience for fans of classic adventure games.

Can Duke win the trust of his mates, complete his wild challenges, and finally become captain? Grab your cutlass and find out!

  • A Sprawling Adventure – Enjoy tropical locations, solve amusing puzzles, and revel in comic pirate mischief.

  • Full Voiceovers – Every wild character Duke meets comes to life with the work of talented voice actors, including Erik Braa (Telltale's The Walking Dead, League of Legends, Assassin's Creed Series) as the voice of Duke Grabowski himself!

  • Amazing Art and Animation – Duke comes to life with 3D animation and interacts with beautifully realized 2D backgrounds.

  • Classic point-and-click game-play

  • Fully voiced characters and cinematic storytelling

  • Hand-painted environments with 3D-animated characters

  • Humorous pirate-themed adventure with quirky puzzles

  • Colorful cast: jaguars, zombie sailors, gorilla wrestlers, and more

  • Single-player experience perfect for fans of classic adventure games

  • Achievements, trading cards and steam cloud syncing