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 Dude Simulator 3
Dude Simulator and Dude Simulator 3 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 Dude Simulator 3 (2019). Dude Simulator 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (66.4% positive) than Dude Simulator (57.8% 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 Dude Simulator 3
Choose Dude Simulator 3 if you want a Racing experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 66.4% positive across 637 reviews.
Both Dude Simulator and Dude Simulator 3 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 |  Dude Simulator 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 57.8% positive (722 reviews) | 66.4% positive (637 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 Dude Simulator 3 (2019).
- Dude Simulator 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (66.4% positive) than Dude Simulator (57.8% positive).
- Dude Simulator 3 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Dude Simulator (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Dude Simulator is Deck Verified, Dude Simulator 3 is Deck Playable.
Dude Simulator vs Dude Simulator 3 — FAQ
- Which is better, Dude Simulator or Dude Simulator 3?
- On Steam reviews Dude Simulator 3 scores higher (66.4% positive) than Dude Simulator (57.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Dude Simulator 3 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Dude Simulator or Dude Simulator 3 first?
- If you want chronology, Dude Simulator (2017) came out before Dude Simulator 3 (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 Dude Simulator 3 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.