Choose 3D MiniGolf
Choose 3D MiniGolf if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 3D MiniGolf launched in 2015.
3D MiniGolf vs Golf Tour
3D MiniGolf and Golf Tour both land in Sports, Simulation, 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, Simulation, Casual on Steam. 3D MiniGolf (2015) is 9 years older than Golf Tour (2024). Golf Tour scores higher on Steam reviews (70% positive) than 3D MiniGolf (38.5% 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 Golf Tour
Choose Golf Tour if you want an Indie and Massively Multiplayer game with Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Golf Tour launched in 2024.
Both 3D MiniGolf and Golf Tour sit in Sports, Simulation, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen, 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
 3D MiniGolf |  Golf Tour | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Sports, Simulation, Casual | Sports, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 38.5% positive (26 reviews) | 70% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Z-Software GmbH | Cocodog Games |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- 3D MiniGolf (2015) is 9 years older than Golf Tour (2024).
- Golf Tour scores higher on Steam reviews (70% positive) than 3D MiniGolf (38.5% positive).
- Golf Tour is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than 3D MiniGolf (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- 3D MiniGolf is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Golf Tour has no Deck rating yet.
3D MiniGolf vs Golf Tour — FAQ
- Should I play 3D MiniGolf or Golf Tour first?
- If you want chronology, 3D MiniGolf (2015) came out before Golf Tour (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 3D MiniGolf and Golf Tour similar?
- They overlap on Sports, Simulation, 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 3D MiniGolf run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — 3D MiniGolf is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Golf Tour doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.