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Is Goat Simulator safe for your child?
Age guide
10+
We advise Goat Simulator from age 10 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- Younger children might be amused by the silly goat antics and ragdoll physics but may not grasp the satirical elements or understand the objective-free gameplay.
- 9-12
- Children in this age group will likely enjoy the open-world exploration and the chaotic, destructive gameplay, finding humor in the absurd scenarios and glitches.
- 13-15
- Teenagers may appreciate the game's intentional brokenness and parody of other open-world titles, engaging with its achievements and discovering hidden secrets.
- 16+
- Older players might find the game a nostalgic, humorous diversion, especially if they are familiar with the tropes it satirizes, but sustained engagement is less common without specific challenges.
Goat Simulator is a third-person perspective action game where the player controls a goat. The game's primary objective is to cause as much destruction as possible in an open-world map, with no real story or progression.
- Age guide
- 10+
- Overall risk
- 3/10
- Violence
- 2/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 1/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 6/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Influence
- 3/10
What parents should know
Goat Simulator is a physics-based sandbox game where players control a goat and cause as much destruction as possible in an open world. It is known for its intentional bugs, humorous glitches, and lack of serious objectives, designed for comedic effect. Parents should be aware of its mild cartoon violence and ensure children understand the game's unrealistic nature.
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Goat Simulator age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Goat Simulator?
Parentwise puts Goat Simulator at 10+. We advise Goat Simulator from age 10 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 2/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 6/10.
Can a 10 year old play Goat Simulator?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Goat Simulator (10+). Children in this age group will likely enjoy the open-world exploration and the chaotic, destructive gameplay, finding humor in the absurd scenarios and glitches.
Can a 12 year old play Goat Simulator?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Goat Simulator (10+). Children in this age group will likely enjoy the open-world exploration and the chaotic, destructive gameplay, finding humor in the absurd scenarios and glitches.
Can a 13 year old play Goat Simulator?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Goat Simulator (10+). Teenagers may appreciate the game's intentional brokenness and parody of other open-world titles, engaging with its achievements and discovering hidden secrets.
Is Goat Simulator appropriate for kids?
Goat Simulator is a physics-based sandbox game where players control a goat and cause as much destruction as possible in an open world. Parentwise rates Goat Simulator overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 6/10.
Is Goat Simulator family friendly?
Goat Simulator is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. It is known for its intentional bugs, humorous glitches, and lack of serious objectives, designed for comedic effect.
Goat Simulator parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Goat Simulator is a physics-based sandbox game where players control a goat and cause as much destruction as possible in an open world. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (6/10).
Is Goat Simulator safe for kids?
We advise Goat Simulator from age 10 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). It is known for its intentional bugs, humorous glitches, and lack of serious objectives, designed for comedic effect.
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