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Dude SimulatorVSGarbage Day

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

Dude Simulator

Dude Simulator

ActionIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
53Popularity
53Value
80
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 30 days
−84% $0.79
Buy Now
VS
Garbage Day

Garbage Day

ActionIndieEarly Access
Quality
33Popularity
49Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now

Winner

Dude Simulator wins 11 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

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

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Dude Simulator
11 of 12 metrics
Garbage Day
1 of 12 metrics
1

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.79 Wins
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.99 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-84% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
9 price changes Wins
1 price change -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
61.1% positive Wins
32.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.8K Wins
1.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K Wins
340 -
Negative Steam Reviews
718 -
716 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Steam Recommendations
1.9K Wins
1.1K -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Jul 2017 Wins
Jan 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDude Simulator

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

Wait for SaleGarbage Day

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Dude Simulator
Garbage Day

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 −84% $0.79Buy Now
Garbage Day

Garbage Day

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now

Dude Simulator

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

61% positive (1,848 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,848 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.79 — very accessible price
84% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.69)

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Garbage Day

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

32% positive (1,056 reviews) — mostly negative
1,056 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$14.99 — reasonable price
Game DetailsDude SimulatorGarbage Day
Release Date
July 13, 2017
January 18, 2016
Developers
Kiddy
Svajūnas Žemaitis
Publishers
Kiddy
Svajūnas Žemaitis
Platforms
Windows
MacOs, Windows

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

Garbage Day

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista / Windows 7 or newer
  • Processor: 2.4GHz Dual Core
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1 GB NVIDIA 460 / AMD Radeon 5870
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
Which is better: Dude Simulator or Garbage Day?

Dude Simulator won the comparison against Garbage Day 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 Garbage Day?

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. Dude Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 01:09 PM UTC

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