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Carmageddon: Max DamageVSDude Simulator 3

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

Carmageddon: Max Damage

Carmageddon: Max Damage

Quality
65Popularity
28Value
80
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−88% $2.09
Buy Now
VS
Dude Simulator 3

Dude Simulator 3

ActionIndieSimulationAdventureRacing
Quality
58Popularity
52Value
37
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 19 days
−41% $2.96
Buy Now

Winner

Carmageddon: Max Damage wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

11
Carmageddon: Max Damage
11 of 14 metrics
Dude Simulator 3
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.09 Wins
$2.96 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.08 -
$1.44 Wins
Best Current Discount
-88% Wins
-41% -
Sales Frequency
89 price changes Wins
28 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
80% positive Wins
68.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.6K Wins
1.8K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.1K Wins
1.3K -
Negative Steam Reviews
529 Wins
572 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
13 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
2.6K Wins
1.8K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
30 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
6 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2016 -
Aug 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeCarmageddon: Max Damage

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleDude Simulator 3

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:
Carmageddon: Max Damage
Dude Simulator 3

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

Carmageddon: Max Damage

Carmageddon: Max Damage

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −88% $2.09Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +7% $2.24View
GamersGate
GamersGate +713% $16.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +713% $16.99View
Steam
Steam +713% $16.99View
Dude Simulator 3

Dude Simulator 3

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −41% $2.96Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +18% $3.50View
Steam
Steam +69% $4.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Carmageddon: Max Damage

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

80% positive (2,641 reviews) — mostly positive
2,641 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.09 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.66 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

16 concurrent players — niche audience

Dude Simulator 3

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

69% positive (1,828 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,828 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$2.96 — very accessible price
41% off — decent discount

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCarmageddon: Max DamageDude Simulator 3
Release Date
October 27, 2016
August 23, 2019
Developers
Stainless Games Ltd
Kiddy
Publishers
THQ Nordic
Kiddy
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
30

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Carmageddon: Max Damage

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Win 7 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i5-3570 3.4GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 2Gb DirectX 11 (AMD HD 7800 series GPU or equivalent)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
  • Additional Notes: Laptop versions of graphics cards may work but are NOT officially supported.

Dude Simulator 3

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, 11
  • Processor: Dual Core 2.4 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 970
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Carmageddon: Max Damage or Dude Simulator 3?

Carmageddon: Max Damage won the comparison against Dude Simulator 3 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 Carmageddon: Max Damage worth buying over Dude Simulator 3?

Based on the metrics, Carmageddon: Max Damage 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. Carmageddon: Max Damage currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 03:11 PM UTC

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