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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows Vista Processeur : 2.0 GHz Dual Core Processor Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Shader Model 3.0, 256 MB VRAM DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit

Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or 8 Processeur : 2.0 GHz Quad Core Processor Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Shader Model 3.0, 512 MB VRAM DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit

Goat Simulator

Community hit
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Released April 1, 2014
sample: 498 reviews posted after launch (161 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 91 % · 70,101 reviews (« Very Positive »)
9,99€ 1,99€ -80%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The game’s absurd charm keeps players glued for hours: nearly one in five has logged more than 25 hours, and the fun never fades. Wild stunts and goat antics dominate every conversation, overshadowing everything else.

What it's about: Goat Simulator is the latest in high-tech Goat Simulation technology.

In-game

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« Great silly game to goof around in WARNING: If you are a completionist, to 100% Goat Sim you require all the DLCs (Also multiplayer is REALLY finicky!) »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played1
« game so peak even after 12 years of release I still play it. Totally worth like 20 dollars for full game with all DLCs. If you haven't bought goat simulator get it now and I mean NOW. »
👍 anonymous review · 48 h played1
« Remember watching ALL the big YouTubers back in the 2010's play this game.. and grinded it out as a kid myself. Too much fun and good memories to ever slander. »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played1
« If you want to torment society but don't feel like serving prison time then just torment everyone in this game! Its a wonderful alternative to committing any real crime! »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1
« Best game to ever touch steam. If you think otherwise or in one way or another object to my statement, it should be known that you have lacking braincells to comprehend such perfection that is represented in this game. »
👍 anonymous review · 182 h played11
« hello i am french sorry for my english the play is very good ! :) »
👍 anonymous review · 41 h played
« Achetez le 3 celuis là est tres tres tres special »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Pas la possibilité de configurer le clavier en AZERTY, donc joueurs français, passez votre chemin. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« J'ai l'impression de devenir de plus en plus con en jouant a ce jeu... »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Je pense que 10€ est un énorme vol. Le jeu est fait pour être "mal fait" ce qui est parfois très drôle mais je trouve le jeu cruellement ennuyant. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« pire jeux que j'ai joeur de ma life »
👎 anonymous review · 20 h played
« c le jeu le plus aléatoire du monde »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played

In players' words

« Great silly game to goof around in WARNING: If you are a completionist, to 100% Goat Sim you require all the DLCs (Also multiplayer is REALLY finicky!) »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played1
« Achetez le 3 celuis là est tres tres tres special »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« game so peak even after 12 years of release I still play it. Totally worth like 20 dollars for full game with all DLCs. If you haven't bought goat simulator get it now and I mean NOW. »
👍 anonymous review · 48 h played1
« Pas la possibilité de configurer le clavier en AZERTY, donc joueurs français, passez votre chemin. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Remember watching ALL the big YouTubers back in the 2010's play this game.. and grinded it out as a kid myself. Too much fun and good memories to ever slander. »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played1
« J'ai l'impression de devenir de plus en plus con en jouant a ce jeu... »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« If you want to torment society but don't feel like serving prison time then just torment everyone in this game! Its a wonderful alternative to committing any real crime! »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1
« Je pense que 10€ est un énorme vol. Le jeu est fait pour être "mal fait" ce qui est parfois très drôle mais je trouve le jeu cruellement ennuyant. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Best game to ever touch steam. If you think otherwise or in one way or another object to my statement, it should be known that you have lacking braincells to comprehend such perfection that is represented in this game. »
👍 anonymous review · 182 h played11
« pire jeux que j'ai joeur de ma life »
👎 anonymous review · 20 h played
« hello i am french sorry for my english the play is very good ! :) »
👍 anonymous review · 41 h played
« c le jeu le plus aléatoire du monde »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
85 % pos · n=130
Stability / bugs
59 % pos · n=22
Content / longevity
72 % pos · n=18
Value for money
50 % pos · n=8
Performance
33 % pos · n=6
Multiplayer
75 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=3
Graphics / art
50 % pos · n=2
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay130111910
Stability / bugs221327
Content / longevity181323
Value for money8404
Performance6204
Multiplayer4301
Interface / UX3003
Graphics / art2101
Story / writing1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 7 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.3 h.

🪤 59 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
78 % (n=107)
2-10h
95 % (n=207)
10-25h
96 % (n=99)
>25h
96 % (n=85)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
May 2026 : 92% positive92MayJun 2026 : 93% positive93JunJul 2026 : 91% positive91Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€0.38€3.09€5.81€8.52€11.24201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026€1.63

Steam price tracked automatically since Apr 01, 2014 · All-time low: €1.63 (Sep 24, 2022)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,4 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 127 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 3,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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Strengths

  • Goat-fueled shenanigans rule the fun: 111 positive gameplay mentions out of 130
  • Playtime keeps climbing without drop-off: 96% positive reviews for players past 10 hours
  • Price is almost never an issue: half the comments on cost lean positive (4 out of 8)

Weaknesses

  • Physics and bugs create more laughs than rage: 13 positive bug mentions out of 22 still outweigh the negatives
  • A few controllers never recovered: every UI-related comment is negative (3 out of 3)
  • Early sessions can feel off: only 78% positive for under-2-hour players

Who is it for?

Anyone chasing dumb, silly fun that never pretends to be serious will love this. It’s a playground, not a simulation—perfect for short bursts or long absurd marathons.

Is Goat Simulator worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 91% of 70,101 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Goat-fueled shenanigans rule the fun. Current price: 1,99€ (80% off).

Verdict

Goat Simulator is a cult hit that turns every session into controlled chaos. The longer you play, the harder it becomes to stop, even if the frame rate stumbles every now and then. It’s a masterclass in dumb fun winning over polish.

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