Choose Hector: Episode 1
Choose Hector: Episode 1 if you want a Casual experience. Hector: Episode 1 launched in 2010.
Hector: Episode 1 vs Dirty Cop Simulator
Hector: Episode 1 and Dirty Cop Simulator both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Hector: Episode 1 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Dirty Cop Simulator has no Deck rating yet. 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 Dirty Cop Simulator
Choose Dirty Cop Simulator if you want an Indie, Simulation, and RPG experience.
Both Hector: Episode 1 and Dirty Cop Simulator sit in Action 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
 Hector: Episode 1 |  Dirty Cop Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | — |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 79% positive (62 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Telltale | True Games S.A. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Hector: Episode 1 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Dirty Cop Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Hector: Episode 1 vs Dirty Cop Simulator — FAQ
- Are Hector: Episode 1 and Dirty Cop Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Hector: Episode 1 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hector: Episode 1 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Dirty Cop Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.