Choose MiniGolf
Choose MiniGolf if it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. MiniGolf launched in 2019.
MiniGolf vs 4D Golf
MiniGolf and 4D Golf both land in Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Casual games on Steam. MiniGolf (2019) is 5 years older than 4D Golf (2024). 4D Golf scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than MiniGolf (53.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose 4D Golf
Choose 4D Golf if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 4D Golf launched in 2024.
Both MiniGolf and 4D Golf sit in Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 MiniGolf |  4D Golf | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53.3% positive (15 reviews) | 97.9% positive (671 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Meridian93 Studio | CodeParade |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- MiniGolf (2019) is 5 years older than 4D Golf (2024).
- 4D Golf scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than MiniGolf (53.3% positive).
- MiniGolf is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than 4D Golf (6.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- 4D Golf is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; MiniGolf has no Deck rating yet.
MiniGolf vs 4D Golf — FAQ
- Should I play MiniGolf or 4D Golf first?
- If you want chronology, MiniGolf (2019) came out before 4D Golf (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are MiniGolf and 4D Golf similar?
- They overlap on Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does MiniGolf have multiplayer like 4D Golf?
- No. 4D Golf supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while MiniGolf is listed as single-player only.