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Golfing in Aether vs House of Golf 2

Golfing in Aether and House of Golf 2 both land in Sports, Indie, 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, Indie, Casual on Steam. Golfing in Aether (2022) is 2 years older than House of Golf 2 (2024). Golfing in Aether is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than House of Golf 2 (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 Golfing in Aether

Choose Golfing in Aether if you want a Simulation and Racing game with Online PvP, Online Co-op, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Golfing in Aether launched in 2022.

Choose House of Golf 2

Choose House of Golf 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. House of Golf 2 launched in 2024.

Both Golfing in Aether and House of Golf 2 sit in Sports, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards, 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

Golfing in Aether vs House of Golf 2 — Steam metadata comparison
Golfing in Aether — Steam game coverGolfing in AetherHouse of Golf 2 — Steam game coverHouse of Golf 2
Released20222024
GenresSports, Indie, Simulation, Casual, RacingSports, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Unsupported
Price9.99 USD29.99 USD
Steam reviews84.6% positive (13 reviews)4 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-opMulti-player
DevelopersVetronStarlight Games

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Golfing in Aether vs House of Golf 2 — FAQ

Should I play Golfing in Aether or House of Golf 2 first?
If you want chronology, Golfing in Aether (2022) came out before House of Golf 2 (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 Golfing in Aether and House of Golf 2 similar?
They overlap on Sports, Indie, 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.