Choose Package Dudes
Choose Package Dudes if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Package Dudes launched in 2023.
Package Dudes vs Splatterbot
Package Dudes and Splatterbot both land in Action, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Casual on Steam. Package Dudes (2023) is 2 years older than Splatterbot (2025). Package Dudes is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Splatterbot (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Splatterbot
Choose Splatterbot if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Splatterbot launched in 2025.
Both Package Dudes and Splatterbot sit in Action and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Package Dudes |  Splatterbot | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Hodu Games | Hey! Kookaburra |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Casual on Steam.
- Package Dudes (2023) is 2 years older than Splatterbot (2025).
- Package Dudes is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Splatterbot (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Package Dudes vs Splatterbot — FAQ
- Should I play Package Dudes or Splatterbot first?
- If you want chronology, Package Dudes (2023) came out before Splatterbot (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Package Dudes and Splatterbot similar?
- They overlap on Action, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Package Dudes and Splatterbot have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Package Dudes ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Splatterbot ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.