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BONEWORKSVSDude Simulator

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

BONEWORKS

BONEWORKS

ActionIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
84Popularity
37Value
66
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 days
−27% $21.80
Buy Now
VS
Dude Simulator

Dude Simulator

ActionIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
53Popularity
53Value
37
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 18 days
$4.99
Buy Now

Winner

BONEWORKS wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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BONEWORKS
11 of 15 metrics
Dude Simulator
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$21.80 -
$4.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$21.76 -
$0.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-27% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
86 price changes Wins
9 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
72/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
92.5% positive Wins
61.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
34.1K Wins
1.9K -
Positive Steam Reviews
31.6K Wins
1.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.5K -
720 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
34 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
34.1K Wins
1.9K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
16 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
1 language -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2019 Wins
Jul 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBONEWORKS

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Wait for SaleDude Simulator

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
BONEWORKS
Dude Simulator

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

BONEWORKS

BONEWORKS

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −27% $21.80Buy Now
Steam
Steam +38% $29.99View
Dude Simulator

Dude Simulator

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now

BONEWORKS

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

93% positive (34,117 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 72/100 — generally favorable from critics
34,117 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$21.80 — mid-range price
27% off — modest discount
Near historical low ($20.27)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +54%
40 concurrent players — niche audience
34,117 total reviews — proven game with large community

Dude Simulator

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

61% positive (1,853 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,853 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$4.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

1 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsBONEWORKSDude Simulator
Release Date
December 10, 2019
July 13, 2017
Developers
Stress Level Zero
Kiddy
Publishers
Stress Level Zero
Kiddy
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
16

BONEWORKS

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i7 7700k or greater, 3.3ghz+
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1080 / 2060super or greater for Rift CV1+Touch, Original Vive 90hz, and RiftS 80hz
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: CPU performance required for physics calculations!

Dude Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, 11
  • Processor: Dual Core 2.4 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 960
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
Which is better: BONEWORKS or Dude Simulator?

BONEWORKS won the comparison against Dude Simulator 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 BONEWORKS worth buying over Dude Simulator?

Based on the metrics, BONEWORKS 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. BONEWORKS currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 08:17 PM UTC

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