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Sorry, James vs Dum-Dum

Sorry, James and Dum-Dum both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Sorry, James (2017) is 4 years older than Dum-Dum (2021). Dum-Dum scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than Sorry, James (73.2% 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 Sorry, James

Choose Sorry, James if it's currently about 53% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sorry, James launched in 2017.

Choose Dum-Dum

Choose Dum-Dum if it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Dum-Dum launched in 2021.

Both Sorry, James and Dum-Dum sit in Strategy, 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

Sorry, James vs Dum-Dum — Steam metadata comparison
Sorry, James — Steam game coverSorry, JamesDum-Dum — Steam game coverDum-Dum
Released20172021
GenresStrategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, CasualStrategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price6.99 USD14.99 USD
Steam reviews73.2% positive (157 reviews)91.4% positive (35 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersKonstructorsHogo Company

Side by side

Sorry, James vs Dum-Dum — FAQ

Should I play Sorry, James or Dum-Dum first?
If you want chronology, Sorry, James (2017) came out before Dum-Dum (2021). 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 Sorry, James and Dum-Dum similar?
They overlap on Strategy, 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.
Sorry, James vs Dum-Dum — Verdict (2026) · imho.run