Goat Life

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Goat Life is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Dwarven potion brew and was released on May 25, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Goat Life is a simulation game where you play as a goat, exploring and surviving in a vast world. Experience different seasons, grow your herd, and discover hidden secrets. Customize your goat with various accessories and items for a unique look.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Goat Life features tight controls and precise movement, making gameplay feel fluid and satisfying.
The minimalist 2D art style is visually appealing, with clear and readable graphics that enhance the platforming experience.
Many players appreciate the game's challenging level design, which rewards skill and memorization, evoking the spirit of classic platformers.

The game lacks depth and variety, with only 12 short levels and no new mechanics introduced as it progresses.
The one-life-per-level structure can lead to frustration, as players are sent back to the start of a level after a single mistake.
There are no sound effects or music, contributing to a monotonous experience that some players find boring.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered around classic side-scrolling mechanics, featuring a cabbage-loving goat navigating a landscape filled with traps. While the art style is clear and functional, the gameplay lacks innovation, with no new mechanics introduced as difficulty increases, leading to a repetitive experience. Players have noted issues with clunky controls and a frustrating one-life mechanic, resulting in a shallow and often unengaging experience.
- “Built around classic side-scrolling mechanics, the game casts players as a cabbage-loving goat whose peaceful routine has turned hostile after farmers retaliate by filling the countryside with deadly traps.”
- “There’s no visual clutter, no unnecessary effects—just a beautifully readable art style that serves gameplay first.”
- “Each level introduces new ideas, mechanics, or twists, keeping the gameplay constantly fresh.”
- “It does not introduce new mechanics or meaningful twists as it progresses, instead relying on increasingly dense trap placement and stricter timing to raise difficulty.”
- “Those looking for experimentation or evolving gameplay systems may find the experience shallow.”
- “Only 12 levels and the gameplay is clunky at best.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game is largely criticized for its absence, with many users noting a lack of background music and sound effects that detract from the overall experience. The audio design is described as basic and understated, failing to enhance gameplay or add personality, which could have made the game more engaging, especially for younger players. Overall, the consensus is that the game would benefit significantly from the inclusion of music.
- “It might be an interesting game for children but could be more fun with background music.”
- “I only have one problem - I miss some background music.”
- “No music (quiet gameplay)”
- “The audio design follows a similar path, featuring basic sound effects and understated music that support gameplay without standing out or adding much personality.”
- “It is a simple platform game with no variety, 12 levels of the same thing, no sound and no music.”
- “I only have one problem - I miss a lot some background music.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a clean and elegant aesthetic, featuring simple shapes and thoughtful color palettes that enhance readability and gameplay. However, some users note that the repetition of backgrounds and assets can lead to monotony during extended play sessions. Overall, the visuals are praised for their smooth animations and lack of visual clutter, contributing to a timeless feel.
- “The graphics are impeccably simple yet elegant, using clean shapes, thoughtful colour palettes, and smooth animations to create a world that feels timeless.”
- “There’s no visual clutter, no unnecessary effects—just a beautifully readable art style that serves gameplay first.”
- “Perfect game great RTX 2090 Ti 4K ray tracing path tracer awesome graphics amazing.”
- “Backgrounds and assets repeat frequently, and while the clean aesthetic avoids visual clutter, it also contributes to a sense of monotony during longer sessions.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized as weird, funny, and unpredictable, making it an ideal choice for players who appreciate a lighthearted and non-serious gaming experience.
- “It's weird, funny, and totally unpredictable—perfect if you're into games that don't take themselves seriously.”
- “The humor is spot-on, with clever jokes and hilarious situations that keep you laughing throughout the game.”
- “I love how the game blends absurdity with wit, making every moment a delightful surprise.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized as a blatant cash grab, with the developer using a basic platformer template and asset-flipped sprites to quickly release low-quality products on Steam. This approach is further underscored by the game's inclusion in cheap shovelware bundles shortly after launch, reinforcing its reputation as a scam.
- “The Russian asset flipper, Vyacheslav Shilikhin, took the basic platformer template from Construct 2, slapped a couple of asset-flipped sprites on it, and dumped the results onto Steam as a cash grab scam.”
- “To cement the position of this asset flip as nothing but a cash grab, it was dumped onto cheap, nasty shovelware bundles very shortly after launch.”
- “Here's some other asset flips from exactly the same template, all shamelessly dumped on Steam as nasty cash grabs.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be intense and impactful, with experiences that are both challenging and exciting, even within a short playtime. The emotional engagement is highlighted as a significant part of the overall experience, contributing to a sense of achievement and satisfaction.
- “I beat the game in 9 minutes as I am an above-average gamer; however, those 9 minutes were challenging, exciting, emotional, and most importantly, unforgettable.”