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Goat Simulator 3

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 4, Android, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2 • 2024

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Quick resume

Pilgor's baaack! Gather your herd and venture forth into Goat Simulator 3; an all-new (at least on Steam), totally realistic, sandbox farmyard experience. Invite up to three friends in local or online co-op, create carnage as a team, or compete in mini-games and then not be friends anymore.

Global score

98/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Funny and absurd gameplay
    • Large open world with many quests
    • 4 player co-op multiplayer
    • Extensive customization options
    • Good value with dlc and replayability

    Cons

    • Some bugs and technical issues
    • Map can be too large making navigation tedious
    • Some grind in quests
    • Multiplayer limited to same platform friends
    • Story and music less memorable than original

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Strategy.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to roam an open world, choose quests or just cause chaos with few restrictions."

    • Competence
      2

      "Gameplay is easy to learn with some quests requiring problem solving, but overall accessible and not highly challenging."

    • Competition
      0

      "Some leaderboards exist but main focus is on personal and cooperative play rather than competition."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many players report long play sessions, replayability, and habitual play due to humor, exploration, and collectibles."

    • Cooperation
      4

      "Supports up to 4 player co-op, with multiplayer play highly praised for shared chaotic fun."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Players can customize goats with many outfits and abilities, create chaos, and experiment with physics and interactions."

    • Domination
      -3

      "Interactions are mostly playful and chaotic rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Strong escapism through silly, absurd gameplay and humorous chaos that distracts from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and relaxation, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Game encourages trying new things, exploring mechanics, and discovering secrets."

    • Exploration
      5

      "Large open world with many hidden items, quests, and surprises encourages exploration."

    • Expression
      4

      "Extensive character customization with outfits and abilities allows self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Highly imaginative and absurd scenarios, including impossible goat abilities and surreal events."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Strong community and social play aspects, with multiplayer and shared experiences emphasized."

    • Growth
      2

      "Some learning and skill development in quests and controls, but mostly light and casual."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary video game play with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active engagement and attention to enjoy quests and chaos, not a background or idle game."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Some social interaction and bonding reported, especially playing with family and friends."

    • Leadership
      -2

      "Mostly cooperative play without emphasis on leadership or authority roles."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect items, unlock outfits and abilities, and complete quests to progress."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Many players find the game relaxing and a good way to unwind with silly fun."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable visual and auditory stimuli with humorous and chaotic effects."

    • Status
      0

      "No strong emphasis on social recognition or status; focus is on fun and chaos."

    • Story
      2

      "Contains a light, humorous story and lore that adds context to gameplay."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Some quests require problem solving and logic, but overall gameplay is straightforward and casual."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Players enjoy chaotic and surprising moments, but game is mostly lighthearted and not high tension."

    • Value
      3

      "Players feel they get good entertainment value, especially with multiplayer and DLC content."

    • Violence
      3

      "Enjoyment of causing destruction and chaos, though in a humorous and absurd context."

    • Survival
      -4

      "No survival or threat mechanics; stable and safe game environment."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026