Choose 3D MiniGolf
Choose 3D MiniGolf if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 3D MiniGolf launched in 2015.
3D MiniGolf vs Mini Golf Buddies
3D MiniGolf and Mini Golf Buddies 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 3 years older than Mini Golf Buddies (2018). Mini Golf Buddies is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than 3D MiniGolf (4.99 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 Mini Golf Buddies
Choose Mini Golf Buddies if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Mini Golf Buddies launched in 2018.
Both 3D MiniGolf and Mini Golf Buddies 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 |  Mini Golf Buddies | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2018 |
| Genres | Sports, Simulation, Casual | Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 38.5% positive (26 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Z-Software GmbH | Obumo Games |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- 3D MiniGolf (2015) is 3 years older than Mini Golf Buddies (2018).
- Mini Golf Buddies is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than 3D MiniGolf (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- 3D MiniGolf is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Mini Golf Buddies has no Deck rating yet.
3D MiniGolf vs Mini Golf Buddies — FAQ
- Should I play 3D MiniGolf or Mini Golf Buddies first?
- If you want chronology, 3D MiniGolf (2015) came out before Mini Golf Buddies (2018). 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 Mini Golf Buddies 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. Mini Golf Buddies doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.