Goat Simulator (2014): runs on Windows 11, Mac, Linux, Steam Deck?

Gamicality score 70 / 100

Playability today ★★★★★ 4.5

Runs today5 / 5
Design today3.5 / 5
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Steam user reviews Very Positive

68,580 reviews91% positive
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Released: 2014
Developer: Coffee Stain Studios
Genre: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Runs on: Windows, macOS, Linux, Steam Deck
Last checked: October 31, 2026

Does Goat Simulator run on Windows 11, Apple Silicon Macs, Linux and Steam Deck?

Windows 11	Expected to work. It is sold for Windows today and no problem is on record. SourceNo player reports yet
Mac (Apple Silicon)	Steam sells a Mac version. Not yet confirmed on Apple Silicon. SourceNo player reports yet
Linux	Yes, there is a native Linux version. SourceNo player reports yet
Steam Deck	Verified by Valve: it works great on Steam Deck. SourceNo player reports yet

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Synopsis

A deliberately silly sandbox game in which you play a goat let loose in a small suburban town. You headbutt, lick and ragdoll your way through people, cars and buildings, chaining stunts for points and hunting for hidden secrets and joke goals, with bugs and broken physics left in on purpose as part of the joke.

What people say

It became a viral hit in 2014, but critics were split: some enjoyed it as clever satire with hilarious ragdoll physics, especially with friends watching, while many dismissed it as a thin novelty made for YouTube clips, with little content, clumsy controls, bugs and humor that wears off quickly. Steam reviews from players are full of affectionate jokes, and its fans still value it as a short burst of chaos. As a game to sit down with today, its appeal depends almost entirely on whether its absurd humor lands for you.

Playability today

Playability runs from 1 to 5. It is the average of two parts. Each part starts at 1 and climbs to 5 as more of its checks pass. Read the method.

Runs today: 5 / 5

✓Sold today from an official store
✓Runs on Windows 11 without fan patches
–Single-player works without an internet connection
–All of its content still works (servers, DLC, unlocks)
–Supports modern resolutions and widescreen
✓Full controller support or remappable controls
✓Steam Deck Verified or Playable
✓No intrusive DRM or required third-party launcher account
✓No pay-to-win or pushy microtransactions
–No known game-breaking bugs in the current version

Filled in from the Steam store and Valve’s Steam Deck rating. Checks marked – are unknown and do not count until someone checks them.

Design today: 3.5 / 5

✗Controls feel natural on a modern controller or mouse and keyboardThe controls are loose and floppy on purpose, and critics singled out clumsy mechanics. Source: opencritic.com.
✓Menus, text and interface are clear on today's screensMenus and the score display are simple and the game supports widescreen and ultrawide well; evidence on this point is thin. Source: pcgamingwiki.com.
✓Saving is fair: free saves or frequent checkpoints, little lost progressAs a free-roaming sandbox there is little progress to lose, and no complaint about saving was found; evidence is thin. Source: pcgamingwiki.com.
✓It teaches itself: no guide needed to make progressThe basic actions are few and obvious and goals are shown on screen, so no guide is needed beyond hunting secrets. Source: steamcommunity.com.
✗Pacing holds up: little grind, filler or forced backtrackingCritics widely found it repetitive with too little content, its joke wearing thin after a short time. Source: opencritic.com.
✓Camera and movement never fight the playerNo common complaint about the camera itself was found; the chaotic physics are intended, and evidence on this point is thin. Source: opencritic.com.

Judged against games made today, from complaints that recur in recent Steam reviews and discussions, forums, PCGamingWiki and community wikis. Each reason links to where it comes from.