Dude Simulator vs Paint the Town Red
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Paint the Town Red wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Dude Simulator is $2.42 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Dude Simulator | Paint the Town Red |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 48 | 67 |
| Quality | 53 | 77 |
| Value | 37 | 71 |
| Popularity | 53 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.99 | $7.41 |
| Steam Review Score | 61% positive | 96.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 213 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Dude Simulator | Paint the Town Red |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 13, 2017 | July 29, 2021 |
| Developers | Kiddy | South East Games |
| Publishers | Kiddy | South East Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, 11 | Windows 10 or later, 64 Bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Dual Core 2.4 GHz | Intel Quad Core i5 @ 2.5 GHz (or AMD equivalent) |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 960 | DirectX 11, Shader Model 5 GPU with 2048MB VRAM |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dude Simulator or Paint the Town Red?
Paint the Town Red 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 Paint the Town Red?
Based on the metrics, Paint the Town Red 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. Paint the Town Red currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC