Choose Goat Simulator
Choose Goat Simulator if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 30,042 Steam reviews back the pick.
Goat Simulator vs Shark Simulator
Goat Simulator and Shark Simulator both land in Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Goat Simulator (2014) is 3 years older than Shark Simulator (2017). Goat Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (90.5% positive) than Shark Simulator (89.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Shark Simulator
Choose Shark Simulator if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Shark Simulator launched in 2017.
Both Goat Simulator and Shark Simulator sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (90.5% vs 89.5% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Goat Simulator |  Shark Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 1.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 90.5% positive (30,042 reviews) | 89.5% positive (429 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Coffee Stain Studios | Aerilon Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Goat Simulator (2014) is 3 years older than Shark Simulator (2017).
- Goat Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (90.5% positive) than Shark Simulator (89.5% positive).
- Shark Simulator is free; Goat Simulator is paid (1.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Goat Simulator is Deck Verified, Shark Simulator is Deck Unsupported.
Goat Simulator vs Shark Simulator — FAQ
- Which is better, Goat Simulator or Shark Simulator?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Goat Simulator sits at 90.5% positive (30,042 reviews), Shark Simulator at 89.5% (429). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Goat Simulator or Shark Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Goat Simulator (2014) came out before Shark Simulator (2017). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Goat Simulator and Shark Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Shark Simulator have multiplayer like Goat Simulator?
- No. Goat Simulator supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Shark Simulator is listed as single-player only.
- Is Shark Simulator free?
- Yes — Shark Simulator is a free-to-play Steam title. Goat Simulator is paid (1.99 USD).