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

Dude Simulator

Dude Simulator

ActionIndieSimulationAdventureSingleplayerMultiplayerSandbox +13
Quality
53Popularity
53Value
37
SteamBest price· Steam
$4.99
Buy
VS
Fireworks Mania - An Explosive Simulator

Fireworks Mania - An Explosive Simulator

ActionCasualIndieSimulationSingleplayerMultiplayer3D +13
Quality
78Popularity
31Value
48
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−29% $10.60
Buy

Winner

Fireworks Mania - An Explosive Simulator wins 12 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.

Buy on Kinguin
2
Dude Simulator
2 of 14 metrics
Fireworks Mania - An Explosive Simulator
12 of 14 metrics
12

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.99 Wins
$11.24 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.69 Wins
$9.74 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-25% Wins
Sales Frequency
11 price changes -
38 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
61% positive -
97% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.9K -
7.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K -
7.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
723 -
223 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
62 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.9K -
7.6K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
0 -
25 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages -
24 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2017 -
Dec 2020 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.

MaybeFireworks Mania - An Explosive Simulator

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

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Dude Simulator
Fireworks Mania - An Explosive 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

Dude Simulator

Dude Simulator

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy
Fireworks Mania - An Explosive Simulator

Fireworks Mania - An Explosive Simulator

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −29% $10.60Buy
Steam
Steam +41% $14.99View

Dude Simulator

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

61% positive (1,855 reviews): mixed opinions
1,855 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

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

$4.99: very accessible price

Fireworks Mania - An Explosive Simulator

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

97% positive (7,559 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
7,559 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$10.60: reasonable price
29% off: modest discount
Near historical low ($9.74)

Popularity

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

Players down 74% in recent days
25 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsDude SimulatorFireworks Mania - An Explosive Simulator
Release date
July 13, 2017
December 17, 2020
Developers
Kiddy
Laumania ApS
Publishers
Kiddy
Laumania ApS
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
—
25

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

Fireworks Mania - An Explosive Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 11 (64 bit)
  • Processor: I5-4690k
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1080
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Still pretty boring without
  • Additional Notes: These are recommended specs for an "ok" experience. The game offers the freedom to spawn how much you want, so no matter how good a PC you have you can make it go to 1 digit frames per second if you really want. Mods from the Workshop are made by other players in the community so the quality may vary and sometimes even result in game crash or super low frames per second without any obvious reason.
Which is better: Dude Simulator or Fireworks Mania - An Explosive Simulator?

Fireworks Mania - An Explosive Simulator 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 Dude Simulator worth buying over Fireworks Mania - An Explosive Simulator?

Based on the metrics, Fireworks Mania - An Explosive 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. Fireworks Mania - An Explosive Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:33 AM UTC

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