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Goat Simulator 3VSiDigging

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Goat Simulator 3

Goat Simulator 3

CasualSimulationAdventure
Quality
78Popularity
33Value
44
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈67d
$29.99
Buy Now
VS
iDigging

iDigging

IndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
57Popularity
23Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈9d
$2.99
Buy Now

Winner

Goat Simulator 3 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

7
Goat Simulator 3
7 of 13 metrics
iDigging
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$29.99 -
$2.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$11.99 -
$0.59 Wins
Sales Frequency
6 price changes -
11 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
97.9% positive Wins
69.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
13.1K Wins
659 -
Positive Steam Reviews
12.8K Wins
456 -
Negative Steam Reviews
276 -
203 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
269 Wins
4 -
Steam Recommendations
13.1K Wins
639 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
64 Wins
17 -
Supported Languages
12 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2024 -
May 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeGoat Simulator 3

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleiDigging

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Goat Simulator 3
iDigging

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Goat Simulator 3

Goat Simulator 3

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +0% $29.99View
iDigging

iDigging

1 Store
Steam
Steam$2.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Goat Simulator 3

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

98% positive (13,103 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
13,103 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$29.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-47% player decline
181 concurrent players — smaller but active
13,103 total reviews — proven game with large community

iDigging

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

69% positive (658 reviews) — mixed opinions
658 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$2.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-70% player drop
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGoat Simulator 3iDigging
Release Date
February 15, 2024
May 7, 2025
Developers
Coffee Stain North
TWEN
Publishers
Coffee Stain Publishing
TWEN
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
64
17

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Goat Simulator 3

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: i5 9400F
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1070 (8GB VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 12 GB available space

iDigging

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
  • Memory: 4000 MB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon RX560X
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1600 MB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Goat Simulator 3 or iDigging?

Goat Simulator 3 won the comparison against iDigging 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 Goat Simulator 3 worth buying over iDigging?

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.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:39 PM UTC

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