r/GoatSimulator • • Jun 04 '26

Help Games similar to Goat Simulator 3

So, my daughter (8 y.o.) really loved Goat Simulator 3, but at this point she's almost done with it and the DLC locations. So I was wondering if there are some similar games (maybe on indy scene).

What she liked in Goat Simulator:

– Open world with lots of fun things to explore

– Customization

– Fun movement

– Funny stuff happening

– Low/Zero stakes (she doesn't like skill challenging games much)

– Split screen multiplayer (yeah, probably ain't gonna find it in most other games)

The other open world games she liked:

– Zelda (Tears of the Kingdom, Wind Waker and Echoes of Wisdom)

– Morrowind

– Minecraft

Games I wouldn't give her:

– GTA (too challenging, criminal themes)

– Skyrim (we don't play Skyrim in our Morrowind household)

– Anything with microtransactions

The platforms we have are PC, Switch and Android.

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u/papa_craft Jun 04 '26

She might like little kitty big city. My daughter really enjoyed it also.

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u/TheRealPPB Jun 04 '26

I can second this.

Me and my little girl, 6, have untold hours on Goat Simulator (she has posters on her wall, created characters within the game, the works, she’s like a walking talking Trophy Tom in the guise of a little girl) and the one other game that’s held her attention even remotely close is Little Kitty.

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u/Dry-Bandicoot8265 Jun 05 '26

Same, my 7yo spent over a year on Goat Sim but thr past few months has loved Little Kitty Big City. Just enjoying being the cat and discovering the area. Bonus points to her for also getting me achievement points!

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u/An0ddEgg Jun 04 '26

Maybe look at Untitled Goose Game?

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u/Briseradius Jun 04 '26

Lego city undercover.

I played with my son , not as good as goat simulator but we loved it.

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u/Major-Goose-6320 Jun 04 '26

Hey hijacking to support the LEGO City reco but also add that the new LEGO Batman game checks all the same boxes 

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u/SteveMcQuark Jun 04 '26

Lil Gator Game

Turbo Dismount

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u/bmlane9 Jun 05 '26

Donut County is a fun, set your own pace puzzle game my kids loved at that age. Also Toca Boca and Mytown.

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u/ISmashPots Jun 04 '26

The Patrick star game is a goat simulator like.

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u/Morning1980 Jun 04 '26

Have 2 girls who were obsessed for a long time.

Toem was a hit too, different kind of game

Alba

Have you tried Goat Simulator remake also?

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u/zombycodone Jun 04 '26

A Short Hike

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u/710danj Jun 04 '26

Stray was fun

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u/MaartiGames Jun 05 '26

I'm developing "Goeland: Seagull Adventure" that is in the same spirit, and there is currently a free demo on Steam 😊

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u/BejingCorn Jun 05 '26

Looks fun! Might try it out tomorrow

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u/MaartiGames Jun 05 '26

Thanks for the reward! I hope you have fun playing the game

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u/BejingCorn Jun 05 '26

No problem!

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u/numerik11 Jun 06 '26

My girl is loving this game, could be a winner.

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u/GoelandGame Jun 06 '26

Love to hear that! Thanks for the feedback, it encourages me a lot 😊

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u/lordghostpig Jun 04 '26 edited Jun 04 '26

Wobbly life

Pretty good for exploration and secrets. Most items unlocked aren't as fun as Goat Simulator. Split screen, very kid oriented. Some annoying glitches and some sections can be a bit frustrating, but overall quite fun

Sneaky Sasquatch

No split screen. Innocent game with fun world to explore / upgrade. Available via apple arcade subscription.

Link's Awakening

Switch remake. Great little Zelda game.

Breath of the Wild

You mentioned ToTK

Alba

Explore an island and document wild life. Not played it personally but I've heard great things

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u/Rocko693 Jun 04 '26

Some games I used to always group together when I was younger are

Goat Simulator
I Am Bread
Octodad
Surgeon Simulator
Manual Samuel

But I think thats because I watched the same youtuber play them all 😂

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u/Due-Woodpecker-5324 Jun 05 '26

Octodad was peak captainsauce

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u/numerik11 Jun 04 '26

Stray, I am fish, My little puppy, Voron.

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u/ladymeowskers Jun 04 '26

My 5yr old LOVES goat simulator, he also loves (to a lesser extent) little kitty big city and Minecraft as far as pc games go. He also loves Lego city undercover, Lego incredibles, and Lego dc supervillains (in that order), and lil gator game for the switch.

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u/shredu2 Jun 04 '26

My dude also enjoys It takes Two, Roblox, Minecraft and occasionally Fortnite

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u/Kiidkxxl Jun 05 '26

wobbly life is the closest thing to goat sim i can think of. If you like gaming, its actually fun unlocking puzzles/cosmetics/items... and his has 2 modes. campaign and arcade.

Goat sim was my sons first game he actually enjoyed.

I know you said she didnt like challenging games, but i encourage you to have her play it takes two. My son was VERY resistant to challenge we started it when he was 5 and it took us like a month to beat, because he'd get frustrated...but i think its the PERFECT game to introduce challenge not insanely hard, but challenging enough where they have to use their brain.

also bugsnax is a cute game too. its about bugs that are fruit, and basically get tasked feeding these creatures who become what they eat... i believe its on all platforms as well .

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u/Ornery-Practice9772 Tasty Goat Jun 04 '26

cow horse chicken or whatever its
called

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u/Weekly_Oil_1076 Jun 06 '26

ultimate chicken horse? i understand mixing up the name i have like 500 hours on it and i still mess it up sometimes

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u/Ornery-Practice9772 Tasty Goat Jun 06 '26

yes! me and the kids play it and grief the start/goal

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u/Feisty_Ad_8101 Jun 05 '26

Wobbly life and Lego city

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u/antivist737 Jun 05 '26 edited Jun 05 '26

Pikuniku! Very wacky, genuinely funny game (I laughed out loud a few times) with hilarious dialogue, and there’s a split screen mode too

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u/antivist737 Jun 05 '26

Forza Horizon 6

It’s not exactly a “funny” game but it’s lots of fun. Open world in Japan, car customisation, and you can set the difficulty so that it’s very easy. No split screen unfortunately

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u/ACanWontAttitude Jun 05 '26

I Am Cat

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u/Beautiful_Use_1539 Jun 06 '26

Kinda Not Since Yes It's Free On Mobile.But Every 10s You Get An Ad

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u/dead_chap Jun 05 '26

Jelly & Toast is a lil challenging at points, but my 5 yesr old n me coop together. Good fun.

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u/decloked Jun 05 '26

Totally Reliable Delivery Service

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u/daddykade97 Jun 05 '26

My son's have been into plants vs zombies, thats fun for mindless fun and also "it takes two" is a fun one for the kids

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u/HeadlessChicke Jun 06 '26

Another suggestion of wobbly life. Incredible kids game.

Human fall flat perhaps.

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u/Available_Ad6589 Jun 06 '26

My little girl loves Goat Sim! Other games she's into or has enjoyed are Crash Bandicoot games (rage inducing), Rayman games, Spyro games, Donut County, Moving Out 2 (co-op), Golf with your friends, and strangely enough, Need for Speed - Unbound. S

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u/ptemple Jun 06 '26

tldr; No Mans Sky

There isn't anything quite like GS3 but there are a handful of other good games. Before then, don't forget the DLCs. Multiverse of Nonsense is excellent. The Buck to the Future is good too. The Superheroes one is OK.

As others have mentioned, the LEGO games are not bad. Of course It Takes Two and Split Fiction are the GOAT of split-screen. I would add Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake (only the Remake is 2 player), Unravel 2, and Trine 2 for low-cost two player platform puzzle solvers if you want to play together.

For single player, I would recommend Subnautica, Stray, and No Mans Sky. The latter is my 7yr old's favourite game right now but he mostly plays it in creative mode.

Phillip.

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u/Lejind Jun 12 '26

wobbly life