Comparison

Goat Simulator vs Goat Simulator PAYDAY

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Goat Simulator

Experience the ultimate goat simulation where you cause as much destruction as possible. This game offers next-gen goat simulation with hilarious physics and millions of bugs. Wreck everything and earn points for your chaotic endeavors.

Highlights
  • Become a goat
  • Cause destruction for points
  • Millions of bugs and hilarious physics
  • In-game physics that bug out
  • Brag to friends about your goat skills
Features
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Goat Simulator is the latest in goat simulation technology, bringing next-gen goat simulation to YOU. You no longer have to fantasize about being a goat, your mobile dreams have finally come true! Gameplay-wise, Goat Simulator is all about causing as much destruction as you possibly can as a goat. It has been compared to an old-school skating game, except instead of being a skater, you're a goat, and instead of doing tricks, you wreck stuff. more! When it comes to goats, not even the sky is the limit, as you can probably just bug through it and crash the game. DISCLAIMER Goat Simulator is a completely stupid game and, to be honest, you should probably spend your money on something else, such as a hula hoop, a pile of bricks, or maybe pool your money together with your friends and buy a real goat. KEY FEATURES * You can be a goat * Get points for wrecking stuff - brag to your friends that you're the alpha goat * MILLIONS OF BUGS! We're only eliminating the crash-bugs, everything else is hilarious and we're keeping it * In-game physics that bug out all the time * Seriously look at that goat's neck * You can be a goat

About

Goat Simulator PAYDAY

Experience the most realistic goat simulation with a criminal twist. Assemble a crew of unique characters for smash-and-grab heists, spend your ill-gotten gains on masks, and evade the police by stealing vehicles. Unlock new abilities and mutators for endless chaotic fun.

Highlights
  • Four new main goat characters with unique abilities
  • Perform smash & grab heists using PRANKNET
  • Spend stolen cash on masks for disguise and style
  • Steal and drive other people's cars
  • Unlock 14 new mutators
Features
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Goat Simulator: Payday is the most criminally realistic goat simulation yet! Starring 4 new main thugs - A flying flamingo, a wheelchairing dolphin, a spitting camel and a goat that’s just really handsome. Use PRANKNET © to find your new crew some smash & grab heists, then blast away your stolen cash on different things. Mostly masks. Okay only masks. Dodge the police by stealing and driving other people’s cars, because it’s too expensive to buy your own. KEY FEATURES * FOUR AWESOME NEW MAIN GOATS, seriously these guys are like they’re from an Al Pancake movie. * One can fly and control people's brains, another can climb any surface with a wheelchair and a third can spit water that it stores in it’s back. Disgusting. * PRANKNET - a database filled with stupid “jobs” for your crew to do. But who cares. They pay well. * Buy masks to disguise your identity so that the police won’t catch you. Or just to look cool. * There are like 14 new mutators to unlock. I’m not even kidding. So many. * Did I say that you can steal and drive cars?

Screenshots

Goat Simulator4 screens
Goat Simulator PAYDAY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Goat Simulator at #140 against Goat Simulator PAYDAY's unranked. Goat Simulator also leads on ratings volume (9.4K vs 2.4K) and price ($6.99 vs $7.99). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Goat Simulator costs $6.99 and Goat Simulator PAYDAY $7.99 up front. Goat Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Goat Simulator PAYDAY sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Goat Simulator against 4.4 for Goat Simulator PAYDAY. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.4K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 77% and 78% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Goat Simulator versus Goat Simulator PAYDAY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoat SimulatorGoat Simulator PAYDAY
Price$6.99 — better$7.99
Rating4.5 (9.4K ratings) — better4.4 (2.4K ratings)
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews77.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.4K — better2.4K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#140 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size716 MB717 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperCoffee Stain PublishingCoffee Stain Publishing

Customer experience

Goat Simulator

All ratings9,349 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews518 reviews
Positive77.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative15.6%

Goat Simulator PAYDAY

All ratings2,434 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews346 reviews
Positive77.7%
Neutral7.8%
Negative14.5%

User reviews

Goat Simulator

From 9.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🐐 Hilarious and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Unique and creative concept
  • 🤩 Addictive and entertaining
  • 🤯 Glitches and bugs add to the experience
  • 🤖 Variety of playable characters and abilities

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔋 Performance issues and battery drain
  • 💰 Expensive for the amount of content
  • 🤔 Repetitive and gets boring over time

Goat Simulator PAYDAY

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Amazing, funny, and hilarious game
  • 👍 Great for kids, teens, and adults
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay and controls
  • 💯 Excellent value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔁 Repetitive missions and content
  • 🔄 Teleportation issues when switching characters
  • 🚗 Buggy vehicle physics and controls

Bugs and requests

Goat Simulator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Progress and unlocks being lost after crashes
  • Certain goat abilities not functioning as expected
  • Glitches causing players to get stuck or softlocked

Requested features

5 requests
  • More maps and environments to explore
  • Ability to play with friends online
  • Improved graphics and visuals
  • Additional goat characters and abilities
  • Better optimization for older devices

Goat Simulator PAYDAY

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Disappearing/glitching items and objects
  • Inconsistent save data and progress loss
  • Compatibility issues on older devices
  • Freezing and performance problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more goat types and customization options
  • Expand the map and add new locations to explore
  • Implement local multiplayer co-op
  • Add holiday-themed content and events
  • Improve police AI and chases

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Goat Simulator

One-time10
  • Unlock PAYDAY goats$0.99
  • Unlock MMO goats$0.99
  • Unlock Waste of Space goats$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Unlock base goats$0.99
  • Unlock GoatZ goats$0.99
  • Zombie Pack$1.99
  • Fantasy Pack$1.99
  • Space Pack$1.99
  • Prank Pack$1.99
  • Get all unlockable Goats$2.99
4 purchases

Goat Simulator PAYDAY

One-time4
  • Classics Pack$1.99
  • Fantasy Pack$1.99
  • Zombie Pack$1.99
Show 1 more
  • Space Pack$1.99

Questions

Is Goat Simulator free?
Goat Simulator costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Goat Simulator PAYDAY free?
Goat Simulator PAYDAY costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Goat Simulator or Goat Simulator PAYDAY?
Goat Simulator is rated higher. Goat Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Goat Simulator PAYDAY averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.
Do Goat Simulator or Goat Simulator PAYDAY have ads?
Neither Goat Simulator nor Goat Simulator PAYDAY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Goat Simulator or Goat Simulator PAYDAY?
Goat Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and Goat Simulator PAYDAY every 2 months. Most recently, Goat Simulator was updated on September 24, 2026 and Goat Simulator PAYDAY on September 24, 2026.

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