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Goat Simulator 3VSiDigging

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Goat Simulator 3

Goat Simulator 3

CasualSimulationAdventure
Quality
78Popularity
34Value
44
GamersGateBetter Deal· GamersGate
$29.99
Buy Now
VS
iDigging

iDigging

IndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
57Popularity
23Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 39 days
$2.99
Buy Now

Winner

iDigging wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

iDigging is currently cheaper ($2.39 vs $29.99 for Goat Simulator 3) in USD — the more budget-friendly option right now.

Grab It Now
7
Goat Simulator 3
7 of 14 metrics
iDigging
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$29.99 -
$2.39 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$11.99 -
$0.59 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-20% Wins
Sales Frequency
7 price changes -
27 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
97.9% positive Wins
69.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
13.7K Wins
720 -
Positive Steam Reviews
13.4K Wins
500 -
Negative Steam Reviews
286 -
220 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
257 Wins
21 -
Steam Recommendations
13.7K Wins
665 -
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

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

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

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

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
GamersGate
GamersGate$29.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam$29.99View
iDigging

iDigging

1 Store
Steam
Steam$2.99Buy Now

Goat Simulator 3

Quality

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

98% positive (13,712 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
13,712 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.

+16% player growth
269 concurrent players — smaller but active
13,712 total reviews — proven game with large community

iDigging

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

69% positive (719 reviews) — mixed opinions
719 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$2.39 — very accessible price
20% off — modest discount

Popularity

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

-94% player drop
3 concurrent players — niche audience
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

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
Which is better: Goat Simulator 3 or iDigging?

iDigging won the comparison against Goat Simulator 3 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, iDigging 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: Sep 5, 2026, 07:22 PM UTC

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