Comparison

Goat Simulator vs Goat Simulator 3

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 3

Explore a vast open world as a goat, causing hilarious chaos and destruction. Engage in quests, challenges, and secrets, or team up with friends in multiplayer mayhem. Customize your goat with various gear and experience wild ragdoll physics.

Highlights
  • Open world exploration
  • Goat customization
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Mini-games
  • Ragdoll physics
  • Quests and challenges
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Pilgor is finally baack on the small screen. Now you can be even more unsocial during family dinners. Yay! Goat Simulator 3 Mobile gives you the same open world to explore and destroy as the PC and console versions of the game. Headbutt civilians, drive without a license, or join a yoga class! It’s just like in real life. You can invite a friend in multiplayer mode, cause mayhem together, or become enemies while playing any of the seven mini-games. If you don’t have a friend, you could get the game on two devices and just pretend. We won’t tell a soul. The giant sandbox island of San Angora is in the palm of your hoof! KEY FEATURES: – Goats! Tall goats, fishy goats, goats with hats, there's a goat for your every need – An open world to explore, with an ‘ok amount’ of quests, challenges, and secrets to uncover – Bring chaos together with a friend in multiplayer mode – Break off that friendship for good with seven different mini-games – Dress up your goat in a wide range of different gears to unleash its true powers – Ragdoll physics that slap Newton in the face Minimum device requirements: iOS 16 or newer and 4GB of RAM

Screenshots

Goat Simulator4 screens
Goat Simulator 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Goat Simulator 3 at none against Goat Simulator's 10. Goat Simulator 3 also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Goat Simulator's advantage is price ($6.99 vs $12.99) and ratings volume (9.4K vs 1.3K). On rating, review sentiment, ads and chart position 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 3 $12.99 up front. Goat Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Goat Simulator 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Goat Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Goat Simulator has 9.4K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Goat Simulator's written reviews are positive against 72% of Goat Simulator 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Goat Simulator ships an update every 2 months, Goat Simulator 3 every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Goat Simulator versus Goat Simulator 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoat SimulatorGoat Simulator 3
Price$6.99 — better$12.99
Rating4.5 (9.4K ratings) — better4.3 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews — better71.6% of reviews
Number of ratings9.4K — better1.3K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#122 — better#123
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size716 MB1.9 GB
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 3

All ratings1,262 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews669 reviews
Positive71.6%
Neutral9.7%
Negative18.7%

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 3

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing game
  • 👍 Entertaining and fun
  • 🤩 Impressive graphics
  • 🎉 Best Goat Simulator game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔋 Poor performance on some devices
  • 🎮 Lacking controller support
  • 🚫 Incompatible with older devices

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 3

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Baa emote not working
  • Crashing issues on iPads
  • Black screen on startup
  • Driving controls disappearing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more skins and customization options
  • Implement graphics settings for performance
  • Improve controller support and remapping
  • Release Multiverse of Nonsense DLC on mobile

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
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  • 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
None

Goat Simulator 3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Goat Simulator free?
Goat Simulator costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Goat Simulator 3 free?
Goat Simulator 3 costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Goat Simulator or Goat Simulator 3?
Goat Simulator is rated higher. Goat Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Goat Simulator 3 averages 4.3 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Goat Simulator or Goat Simulator 3 have ads?
Neither Goat Simulator nor Goat Simulator 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Goat Simulator or Goat Simulator 3?
Goat Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and Goat Simulator 3 every 4 weeks. Most recently, Goat Simulator was updated on September 25, 2026 and Goat Simulator 3 on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Goat Simulator or Goat Simulator 3?
Goat Simulator currently peaks at #122 in the App Store charts, and Goat Simulator 3 at #123. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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