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Dude Simulator 3VSRetro City Rampage™ DX

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Dude Simulator 3

Dude Simulator 3

ActionIndieSimulationAdventureRacing
Quality
58Popularity
53Value
97
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
-86% $0.69
Buy Now
VS
Retro City Rampage™ DX

Retro City Rampage™ DX

ActionIndieAdventureRacing
Quality
71Popularity
26Value
38
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-66% $5.11
Buy Now

Winner

Dude Simulator 3 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

8
Dude Simulator 3
8 of 14 metrics
Retro City Rampage™ DX
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.69 Wins
$7.46 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.44 Wins
$2.99 -
Best Current Discount
-86% Wins
-50% -
Sales Frequency
16 price changes -
29 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
68.8% positive -
88.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.8K Wins
1.7K -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.3K -
1.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
572 -
191 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
1 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.8K Wins
1.7K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
20 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2019 Wins
Nov 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItDude Simulator 3

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Wait for SaleRetro City Rampage™ DX

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Dude Simulator 3
Retro City Rampage™ DX

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

Dude Simulator 3

Dude Simulator 3

2 Stores
Steam
Steam -86% $0.69Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +103% $1.40View
Retro City Rampage™ DX

Retro City Rampage™ DX

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -66% $5.11Buy Now
Steam
Steam +193% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Dude Simulator 3

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

69% positive (1,836 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,836 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$0.69 — very accessible price
86% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Retro City Rampage™ DX

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

89% positive (1,687 reviews) — very positive reception
1,687 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$5.11 — very accessible price
66% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

-67% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDude Simulator 3Retro City Rampage™ DX
Release Date
August 23, 2019
November 11, 2014
Developers
Kiddy
Vblank Entertainment, Inc.
Publishers
Kiddy
Vblank Entertainment, Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
20

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

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

Retro City Rampage™ DX

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor:1GHz or faster
  • Memory:512 MB RAM
  • Graphics:Pixel Shader 3.0 and Vertex Shader 3.0
  • Hard Drive:50 MB HD space
  • Additional:Should run on any PC released within the past 5 years. Older graphics cards (such as those in netbooks) may not support bonus graphical filters.

MS-DOS VERSION:
  • OS *:MS-DOS 3.3, FreeDOS or Compatible
  • Processor:PENTIUM
  • Memory:4 MB RAM
  • Hard Drive:3.7 MB HD space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Dude Simulator 3 or Retro City Rampage™ DX?

Dude Simulator 3 won the comparison against Retro City Rampage™ DX 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 Dude Simulator 3 worth buying over Retro City Rampage™ DX?

Based on the metrics, Dude Simulator 3 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. Dude Simulator 3 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:32 PM UTC

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