Choose Golf for Workgroups
Choose Golf for Workgroups if you want an Indie and Casual experience. Golf for Workgroups launched in 2017.
Golf for Workgroups vs WGT Golf
Golf for Workgroups and WGT Golf both land in Sports, Simulation, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Golf for Workgroups (2017) is 3 years older than WGT Golf (2020). Golf for Workgroups scores higher on Steam reviews (80% positive) than WGT Golf (60.8% 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 WGT Golf
Choose WGT Golf if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 2,390 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Golf for Workgroups and WGT Golf sit in Sports, Simulation, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Golf for Workgroups |  WGT Golf | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access | Sports, Simulation, Free To Play, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (60 reviews) | 60.8% positive (2,390 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Cryptic Sea | World Golf Tour, LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Golf for Workgroups (2017) is 3 years older than WGT Golf (2020).
- Golf for Workgroups scores higher on Steam reviews (80% positive) than WGT Golf (60.8% positive).
- WGT Golf is free; Golf for Workgroups is paid (4.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- WGT Golf is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Golf for Workgroups has no Deck rating yet.
Golf for Workgroups vs WGT Golf — FAQ
- Should I play Golf for Workgroups or WGT Golf first?
- If you want chronology, Golf for Workgroups (2017) came out before WGT Golf (2020). 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 Golf for Workgroups and WGT Golf similar?
- They overlap on Sports, Simulation, Early Access 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 Golf for Workgroups and WGT Golf have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Golf for Workgroups ships Online Co-op, Co-op; WGT Golf ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is WGT Golf free?
- Yes — WGT Golf is a free-to-play Steam title. Golf for Workgroups is paid (4.99 USD).