Choose Dude Simulator
Choose Dude Simulator if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Dude Simulator launched in 2017.
Dude Simulator vs Professional Thief
Dude Simulator and Professional Thief both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Dude Simulator (2017) is 2 years older than Professional Thief (2019). Dude Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (57.8% positive) than Professional Thief (50% positive). 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 Professional Thief
Choose Professional Thief if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Professional Thief launched in 2019.
Both Dude Simulator and Professional Thief sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, 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
 Dude Simulator |  Professional Thief | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 57.8% positive (722 reviews) | 50% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kiddy | Kiddy |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Dude Simulator (2017) is 2 years older than Professional Thief (2019).
- Dude Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (57.8% positive) than Professional Thief (50% positive).
- Professional Thief is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Dude Simulator (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Dude Simulator is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Professional Thief has no Deck rating yet.
Dude Simulator vs Professional Thief — FAQ
- Should I play Dude Simulator or Professional Thief first?
- If you want chronology, Dude Simulator (2017) came out before Professional Thief (2019). 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 Dude Simulator and Professional Thief similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Does Dude Simulator run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Dude Simulator is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Professional Thief doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.