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

Dude Simulator

Dude Simulator

ActionIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
52Popularity
53Value
37
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$4.99
Buy Now
VS
Dude Simulator 2

Dude Simulator 2

ActionIndieSimulationAdventureRacing
Quality
50Popularity
52Value
37
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$4.99
Buy Now

Winner

Dude Simulator wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 8 head-to-head metrics.

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

7
Dude Simulator
7 of 8 metrics
Dude Simulator 2
1 of 8 metrics
1

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.99
$4.99
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.99 Wins
N/A -
Sales Frequency
5 price changes Wins
3 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
61% positive Wins
56.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.9K Wins
1.8K -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K Wins
994 -
Negative Steam Reviews
724 Wins
757 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Steam Recommendations
1.9K Wins
1.8K -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
10 languages
10 languages
Release Date
Jul 2017 -
Jul 2018 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
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.

Wait for SaleDude Simulator 2

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
Dude Simulator 2

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

Dude Simulator

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now
Dude Simulator 2

Dude Simulator 2

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Dude Simulator

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

61% positive (1,858 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,858 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.

Player count surging +100%
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Dude Simulator 2

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

57% positive (1,751 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,751 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$4.99 — very accessible price

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDude SimulatorDude Simulator 2
Release Date
July 13, 2017
July 27, 2018
Developers
Kiddy
Kiddy
Publishers
Kiddy
Kiddy
Platforms
Windows
Windows

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

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

Dude Simulator 2

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Dude Simulator or Dude Simulator 2?

Dude Simulator won the comparison against Dude Simulator 2 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 worth buying over Dude Simulator 2?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC

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