This game was originally something of a joke, with the title referencing the myriad “simulator” games that have come out in recent years such as Farming Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator. The developers behind Sanctum and its sequel made a tech demo involving a goat as some basic Unreal Engine training, and a single video launched the as-yet-nonexistent game into the spotlight almost overnight. So the developers took a few ideas, such as skating-style combos and a small yet detail-packed open world and came up with what is now Goat Simulator.
Palworld is already a monstrous successs, but it's not the only game to suddenly blow up . Here are five other fairly recent games that did the same.
GF365: "Sometimes a funny and less stressful game is a welcome change. Here are the best comedic video games that will surely improve your mood."
BLG writes: "What are the qualifications to get a game on the “Strangest Simulators” list? Basically, any game that really makes me ask why, how, or who. Why does this need to exist? How did someone actually think to make this? Who the heck is playing this? I believe I asked these questions when Death Stranding —AKA the best walking simulator — came out, but you won’t find that game on this list. "
