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Dude SimulatorVSPOSTAL 2

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
POSTAL 2

POSTAL 2

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
82Popularity
41Value
77
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 2 days
−93% $0.68
Buy Now

Winner

POSTAL 2 wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

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3
Dude Simulator
3 of 15 metrics
POSTAL 2
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.79 -
$0.68 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.99 -
$0.55 Wins
Best Current Discount
-84% -
-93% Wins
Sales Frequency
9 price changes -
197 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
59/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
61.1% positive -
97% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.8K -
117.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K -
113.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
718 Wins
3.5K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
587 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.9K -
114.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
89 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Jul 2017 Wins
Nov 2012 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDude Simulator

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

Worth ItPOSTAL 2

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Dude Simulator
POSTAL 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 −84% $0.79Buy Now
POSTAL 2

POSTAL 2

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −93% $0.68Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +9% $0.74View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +47% $1.00View
GamersGate
GamersGate$9.99View
Steam
Steam$9.99View

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

POSTAL 2

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

97% positive (117,295 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 59/100 — mixed reception from critics
117,295 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$0.68 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-41% player decline
494 concurrent players — smaller but active
134 new reviews — still being discovered
117,295 total reviews — gaming phenomenon
Game DetailsDude SimulatorPOSTAL 2
Release Date
July 13, 2017
November 2, 2012
Developers
Kiddy
Running With Scissors
Publishers
Kiddy
Running With Scissors
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows
Achievements
89

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

POSTAL 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows XP SP3/Vista/7/8/10
  • Processor:1.2GHz
  • Memory:384 MB RAM
  • Graphics:64MB GeForce 3 or Radeon 8500 Video Card
  • DirectX®:8.0
  • Hard Drive:10 GB available space
  • Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
Which is better: Dude Simulator or POSTAL 2?

POSTAL 2 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 POSTAL 2?

Based on the metrics, POSTAL 2 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, 08:52 AM UTC

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