Choose Infinite Minigolf
Choose Infinite Minigolf if you want the VR Supported side of the pairing. Infinite Minigolf launched in 2017.
Infinite Minigolf vs Golfing in Aether
Infinite Minigolf and Golfing in Aether 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. Infinite Minigolf (2017) is 5 years older than Golfing in Aether (2022). Golfing in Aether scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than Infinite Minigolf (66.2% 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 Golfing in Aether
Choose Golfing in Aether if you want a Simulation and Racing game with Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Color Alternatives. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Golfing in Aether launched in 2022.
Both Infinite Minigolf and Golfing in Aether 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
 Infinite Minigolf |  Golfing in Aether | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Sports, Indie, Casual | Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.2% positive (65 reviews) | 84.6% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Zen Studios | Vetron |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Infinite Minigolf (2017) is 5 years older than Golfing in Aether (2022).
- Golfing in Aether scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than Infinite Minigolf (66.2% positive).
- Golfing in Aether is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Infinite Minigolf (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Golfing in Aether has co-op; Infinite Minigolf does not.
Infinite Minigolf vs Golfing in Aether — FAQ
- Should I play Infinite Minigolf or Golfing in Aether first?
- If you want chronology, Infinite Minigolf (2017) came out before Golfing in Aether (2022). 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 Infinite Minigolf and Golfing in Aether 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.