Cozy Island vs Goat Simulator 3
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Goat Simulator 3 wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Cozy Island is $21.22 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Cozy Island | Goat Simulator 3 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 50 | 58 |
| Quality | 74 | 78 |
| Value | 41 | 43 |
| Popularity | 28 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $8.77 | $29.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.1% positive | 97.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 48 | 286 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Cozy Island | Goat Simulator 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 21, 2025 | February 15, 2024 |
| Developers | LazyFish Studio | Coffee Stain North |
| Publishers | Gamersky Games, LazyFish Studio | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-12400 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | i5 9400F |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB | GTX 1070 (8GB VRAM) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 12 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Cozy Island or Goat Simulator 3?
Goat Simulator 3 won the comparison against Cozy Island based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Cozy Island worth buying over Goat Simulator 3?
Based on the metrics, Goat Simulator 3 won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Goat Simulator 3 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:41 PM UTC