Every now and then a strange game comes out that leaves gamers scratching their heads. In some rare cases, weird games become massive hits, outselling many mainstream games. Untitled Goose Game and Goat Simulator seem to be this generation's weird video game sensations.
Both Goat Simulator and Untitled Goose Game started as a joke but quickly became runaway successes. Untitled Goose Game even took the top spot on the Nintendo Switch's best-sellers chart back in October. Goat Simulator became the first surprise hit in 2014 with Untitled Goose Game following in its footsteps in 2019. Untitled Goose Game and Goat Simulator are not the most technically advanced games in the world, but have managed to captivate players enough to gain a decent following.
One of the main reasons why both games are wildly successful is their originality and ridiculousness. Goat Simulator and Untitled Goose Game are some of the most original games on the market. There are not a whole lot of games out there that allow players to wreak havoc as a cuddly animal. Many gamers yearn for original games that are unlike anything they have ever played before. These fresh concepts grab gamers' attention faster than the average FPS or sports game.
Some people buy these types of strange games out of pure curiosity. If a game isn't bringing anything new to the table, there is a good chance it won't spark much interest.
The most crucial aspect of any video game is how much fun it is to play. If a game looks and sounds fantastic but it's boring to play, no one will buy it. Even though Goat Simulator and Untitled Goose Game have bizarre premises, both games are immensely entertaining.
Goat Simulator and Untitled Goose Game focus solely on giving players enjoyable experiences. It is far too common nowadays for developers to center their attention on graphics or other technological advancements rather than fun gameplay. Video game fans want fun and entertaining gameplay more than impressive graphics.
The success of Untitled Goose Game and Goat Simulator took many people by surprise. Both games seemed to come out of nowhere and take the video game world by storm. Goat Simulator continues to be a hit, building up an impressive cult following. A few Goat Simulator expansions have come out, further expanding the game's bizarre, yet entertaining experience.
Untitled Goose Game is still relatively new, so it will be interesting to see where the game goes in the future. Goat Simulator and Untitled Goose Game are perfect examples of obscure indie games breaking out from the underground and finding mainstream success.