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Goat Simulator

Goat Simulator is an action video game developed and published by Coffee Stain Studios.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Goat Simulator is an action video game developed and published by Coffee Stain Studios. It was first released in 2014 and is known for its deliberately absurd physics-driven gameplay, in which players control a goat named Pilgor and create chaos in open-ended environments.

Gameplay

Goat Simulator is an open-ended third-person game in which the player controls a goat and explores environments while causing destruction and performing exaggerated stunts. The design is deliberately chaotic, with no strong storyline and an emphasis on physics-based comedy.

Release history

The game launched on Windows in April 2014, followed by Linux and OS X in June 2014 and mobile versions in September 2014. Console ports arrived in 2015, a Nintendo Switch version followed in 2019, and a remastered release appeared in 2024.

Reception and style

Coverage of the game consistently highlights its joke-like premise, buggy and unpolished presentation, and slapstick humour. Despite its intentionally rough style, it became notable as a successful indie title.

Franchise

Goat Simulator later expanded into a franchise, with Goat Simulator 3 released as a sequel. The original game also received multiple downloadable content releases and later re-releases.

Key facts

  • The game was developed and published by Coffee Stain Studios.
  • It first released for Windows in April 2014, with later ports to Linux, OS X, Android, iOS, consoles, and Nintendo Switch.
  • Gameplay is open-ended and third-person, with the player controlling a goat named Pilgor.
  • The game is widely described as intentionally silly and physics-driven rather than realistic simulation.
  • A remastered version for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S was released in November 2024.
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Canadian context

No specific Canada-related connection is established in the provided sources; the game is primarily relevant to Canadian readers as a widely available international video game title.

Frequently asked questions

What type of game is Goat Simulator?
It is an action video game with sandbox and physics-comedy elements.
Who developed Goat Simulator?
Coffee Stain Studios developed and published the game.
Who is Pilgor?
Pilgor is the goat character controlled by the player and is the series’ best-known protagonist.
When was Goat Simulator first released?
It first released for Windows in April 2014.
What platforms has Goat Simulator appeared on?
It has appeared on Windows, Linux, OS X, Android, iOS, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Is Goat Simulator part of a series?
Yes. It was followed by Goat Simulator 3, and the original game also received downloadable content and later re-releases.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goat_Simulator
    Supports: Developer, genre, gameplay premise, platform release history, sequel mention, remaster release
  2. Steam — https://store.steampowered.com/app/265930/Goat_Simulator/
    Supports: Developer, publisher, genre, and release date
  3. StrategyWiki — https://strategywiki.org/wiki/Goat_Simulator
    Supports: Third-person sandbox gameplay, player actions, and release/platform overview
  4. IGN — https://www.ign.com/wikis/goat-simulator/
    Supports: Open-ended gameplay, achievements, mutators, and console release information
  5. IGN — https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/04/01/goat-simulator-review
    Supports: Reception describing the game as deliberately unpolished and humorous
  6. Game Developer — https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/the-hilarious-success-story-of-i-goat-simulator-i-
    Supports: Background on the game's joke concept and success