Comparison

Goat Simulator vs Goat Simulator GoatZ

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 GoatZ

Experience a zombie apocalypse with a twist in this official addition to the Goat Simulator universe. Craft weapons, survive hunger, and turn humans into zombies. Unlock new goats with special powers for chaotic fun.

Highlights
  • Zombie apocalypse setting
  • Mandatory crafting system
  • Survival mode with hunger mechanics
  • Casual mode available
  • Unlockable goats with special powers
  • Large map with interactive elements
Features
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This is GoatZ, this is your story. GoatZ is the latest official addition to the Goat Simulator universe, and is a fine contender for the dumbest thing to come from Coffee Stain Studios yet - GOATS AND ZOMBIES IN THE SAME GAME! Well if you’re not already yelling at your mom to buy the game for you right away, maybe this will impress you a bit more: * Official new app from the idiots that brought you Goat Simulator * Mandatory crafting system - Craft anything in the world, as long as it’s one of the half dozen weapons in the game. * Zombies, zombies everywhere because this is a zombie game, remember? * A pretty big map with some stuff on it. * Fully fledged survival mode where you have to eat every five minutes to survive, just like your grandmother. * Turn humans into Zombies and loot some crates. Just like your grandmother. * Also a casual mode for people who don’t like feeding their goat every five minutes * Tons of new unlockable goats with special powers - shrink people’s heads, hang glide, wreak havoc, spit and be a goat. For real.

Screenshots

Goat Simulator4 screens
Goat Simulator GoatZ4 screens

Verdict

The call

Goat Simulator and Goat Simulator GoatZ both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Goat Simulator's written reviews are positive against 60% of Goat Simulator GoatZ's. Goat Simulator also leads on ratings volume (9.4K vs 1.1K). On price, rating, 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 GoatZ $6.99 up front. Goat Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Goat Simulator GoatZ 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

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 1.1K, 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 60% of Goat Simulator GoatZ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Goat Simulator versus Goat Simulator GoatZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoat SimulatorGoat Simulator GoatZ
Price$6.99$6.99
Rating4.5 (9.4K ratings) — better4.3 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews — better60.1% of reviews
Number of ratings9.4K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#140 — better#184
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size716 MB724 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 GoatZ

All ratings1,123 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews388 reviews
Positive60.1%
Neutral12.1%
Negative27.8%

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 GoatZ

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Hilarious and fun gameplay
  • 🐐 Variety of goats to play as
  • 🔥 Exciting zombie survival mode

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🤖 Glitchy controls and camera

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 GoatZ

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes when using spitting goat ability
  • Goats disappearing from inventory after updates
  • Falling through the map and getting stuck
  • Inconsistent performance on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more goats to unlock
  • Improve crafting system
  • Expand map size and locations
  • Implement multiplayer mode

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
4 purchases

Goat Simulator GoatZ

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

Questions

Is Goat Simulator free?
Goat Simulator costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Goat Simulator GoatZ free?
Goat Simulator GoatZ costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Goat Simulator or Goat Simulator GoatZ?
Goat Simulator is rated higher. Goat Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Goat Simulator GoatZ averages 4.3 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Goat Simulator or Goat Simulator GoatZ have ads?
Neither Goat Simulator nor Goat Simulator GoatZ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Goat Simulator or Goat Simulator GoatZ?
Goat Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and Goat Simulator GoatZ every 2 months. Most recently, Goat Simulator was updated on September 27, 2026 and Goat Simulator GoatZ on September 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Goat Simulator or Goat Simulator GoatZ?
Goat Simulator currently peaks at #140 in the App Store charts, and Goat Simulator GoatZ at #184. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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