Choose Golf98
Choose Golf98 if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Golf98 launched in 2019.
Golf98 vs Pocket Mini Golf
Golf98 and Pocket Mini Golf both land in Sports, 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 share Sports, Casual on Steam. Golf98 (2019) is 5 years older than Pocket Mini Golf (2024). Golf98 is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Pocket Mini Golf (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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 Pocket Mini Golf
Choose Pocket Mini Golf if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Pocket Mini Golf launched in 2024.
Both Golf98 and Pocket Mini Golf sit in Sports and 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
 Golf98 |  Pocket Mini Golf | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Sports, Indie, Casual | Sports, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Studio Inward | Vivid Games |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Casual on Steam.
- Golf98 (2019) is 5 years older than Pocket Mini Golf (2024).
- Golf98 is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Pocket Mini Golf (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Golf98 vs Pocket Mini Golf — FAQ
- Should I play Golf98 or Pocket Mini Golf first?
- If you want chronology, Golf98 (2019) came out before Pocket Mini 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 Golf98 and Pocket Mini Golf similar?
- They overlap on Sports, 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 Golf98 have multiplayer like Pocket Mini Golf?
- No. Pocket Mini Golf supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Golf98 is listed as single-player only.