Super Totally Ultimate Dad Showdown

Released May 2021

You might have the bod, the jokes, and an outrageous sense of fashion, but do you have what it takes to earn the coveted title of ultimate dad? STUDS is a student made vibrant party game where you face off against other dads in a series of events to prove that who is the 'dadliest' of them all!

78% positive · 367 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Steam Free

Evaluation

Super Totally Ultimate Dad Showdown was created as a senior capstone project by a team of university students and officially launched out of Early Access on May 8, 2021. After launch, the team graduated and moved on to careers in the games industry, and in June 2022 they confirmed that large-scale ongoing development was not possible — but that they were still working to bring one highly-requested feature to the game: networked online multiplayer. That commitment was fulfilled on May 29, 2025, when the team released the 2.0 update, adding peer-to-peer online multiplayer, a new Dodgeball game mode, seasonal and weather systems, new achievements, and a large number of bug fixes. Alongside the patch notes, the developers explicitly stated: "we will consider this our final content update." This is a clear, direct developer statement that development is now complete. The game shipped as a complete, self-contained party game and has received its promised final addition. No further content has been announced or is expected.

Evidence

Developer explicitly states: 'we will consider this our final content update. Thank you all so much for your support!' — a direct statement that development is complete.

news post · May 29, 2025 source development ending

high

2.0 update shipped with online multiplayer, a new Dodgeball mode, seasons, weather, new achievements, and extensive bug fixes.

news post · May 29, 2025 source content shipped

high

Media

Details

Developer

Sandalled Socks LLC

Publisher

Sandalled Socks LLC

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP · Local/Split Screen

Arcade Party Game Cute Family Friendly Casual Local Multiplayer Split Screen Funny Controller Colorful Comedy Minigames Racing Third Person 3D

About this game

Welcome, dad bod enthusiasts; It's time for the most anticipated event of your local neighborhood! STUDS is a 3D multiplayer party game where up to 4 players compete in a series of 'dadly' events to be crowned the Ultimate Dad. Test your Dad-like Reflexes as you race baby strollers down the street, or be the first to gather all the items on the hardware store shopping list.

MULTIPLAYER MADNESS

REMOTE PLAY TOGETHER

Invite up to 3 friends to play online with Steam's Remote Play Together feature.

LOCAL MULTIPLAYER

Connect up to 4 controllers to play split-screen multiplayer, or play against AI.

ONLINE MULTIPLAYER

Host and join online lobbies with other dads on PC.

MINIGAMES

Choose between four unique game modes:

BABY STROLLER RACE

Be the first dad to cross the finish line with their stroller as you race through your neighborhood. Nimbly avoid obstacles while sabotaging other players, either by throwing your stroller or by using player-activated obstacles to help close the gap between dads on the track.

THE DAD DEPOT

Gather the required items and bring them to the register before the other dads steal them. The store's aisles are randomized and explosive propane tanks are scattered around, so even experienced dads will have to put their dad reflexes to the test.

PENNY PINCHER

It's dads versus kids in a battle for control of the house's appliances. Dads attempt to catch the mischievous kids and put them in timeout while turning off appliances to reduce the total cost of the bill. As kids, escape the dads in the house while you turn on appliances and cause the monthly utility bill to skyrocket.

THE DODGEFATHER