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 Homeless Simulator 2
Dude Simulator and Homeless Simulator 2 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 Homeless Simulator 2 (2019). Dude Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (57.8% positive) than Homeless Simulator 2 (35.1% 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 Homeless Simulator 2
Choose Homeless Simulator 2 if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Homeless Simulator 2 launched in 2019.
Both Dude Simulator and Homeless Simulator 2 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 |  Homeless Simulator 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 35.1% positive (37 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 Homeless Simulator 2 (2019).
- Dude Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (57.8% positive) than Homeless Simulator 2 (35.1% positive).
- Homeless Simulator 2 is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Dude Simulator (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Dude Simulator is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Homeless Simulator 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Dude Simulator vs Homeless Simulator 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Dude Simulator or Homeless Simulator 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Dude Simulator (2017) came out before Homeless Simulator 2 (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 Homeless Simulator 2 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. Homeless Simulator 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.