Choose Up to Par
Choose Up to Par if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Up to Par launched in 2024.
Up to Par vs Minigolf
Up to Par and Minigolf both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Minigolf (2022) is 2 years older than Up to Par (2024). Minigolf is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Up to Par (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Minigolf
Choose Minigolf if you want an Action, Sports, and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Minigolf launched in 2022.
Both Up to Par and Minigolf sit in Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, 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
 Up to Par |  Minigolf | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Sports, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.4% positive (42 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | It's Anecdotal | Single Geared Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Minigolf (2022) is 2 years older than Up to Par (2024).
- Minigolf is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Up to Par (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Up to Par is Deck Verified, Minigolf is Deck Playable.
Up to Par vs Minigolf — FAQ
- Should I play Up to Par or Minigolf first?
- If you want chronology, Minigolf (2022) came out before Up to Par (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 Up to Par and Minigolf similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.
- Do both Up to Par and Minigolf have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Up to Par ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Minigolf ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.