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Goat Simulator
Goat SimulatorCause chaos as a goat in an open-world sandbox.
Valheim
ValheimA brutal co-op Viking survival game in a procedural world.
Overview
Description

Goat Simulator puts you in the hooves of a mischievous goat, letting you roam, jump, lick and destroy anything in sight. The game has no storyline, just pure sandbox freedom to wreak havoc. Think of it as an old‑school skating game, but with a goat doing tricks by smashing objects, flinging yourself across the map, and causing absurd physics‑based mayhem.

Valheim is a co-op survival crafting game set in a procedurally generated Norse purgatory, blending base-building, exploration, and challenging boss fights with a striking low-poly art style.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)

Around $19.99 (Early Access).

Category
Sandbox & Creative
Survival Crafting
Best for
Casual gamers who love absurd sandbox fun
Co-op survival and base-building fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$14.99
release date
2014-04-01
Specifications
developer
Coffee Stain Studios
publisher
Coffee Stain Studios, Double Eleven
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
critic score
52/100
platforms
PC, Xbox
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Hilarious, physics‑driven chaos
  • Wide platform availability
  • Local and online multiplayer options
  • Lightweight indie charm
  • Excellent co-op survival loop
  • Great atmosphere and art
  • Strong value
  • Rewarding progression
Cons
  • Limited depth beyond sandbox fun
  • Repetitive objectives can wear thin
  • Graphics are intentionally low‑poly
  • Still in Early Access
  • Grindy resource gathering
  • Combat is simple
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
3
User rating
Not enough data
4.3 (4)

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Valheim Reviews

4.3 (4)
Verified User

Fun with caveats

Picked up Valheim recently. Upside: excellent co-op survival loop. Downside: still in early access.

Verified User

So much fun

Been playing Valheim with friends. Great atmosphere and art. One gripe: combat is simple. Would recommend.

Verified User

Love it

Sunk way too many hours into Valheim. Strong value. No real complaints. Would recommend.

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