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
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.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 130 | 111 | 9 | 10 |
| Stability / bugs | 22 | 13 | 2 | 7 |
| Content / longevity | 18 | 13 | 2 | 3 |
| Value for money | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Performance | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Multiplayer | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Graphics / art | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Story / writing | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 7 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.5 h.
🪤 59 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Apr 01, 2014 · All-time low: €1.63 (Sep 24, 2022)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
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)
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This game on Twitch
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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: 9,99€.
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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