Choose Golf 2D
Choose Golf 2D if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Golf 2D launched in 2017.
Golf 2D vs Ice Cream Factory
Golf 2D and Ice Cream Factory both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Golf 2D (2017) is 1 year older than Ice Cream Factory (2018). Ice Cream Factory is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Golf 2D (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 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 Ice Cream Factory
Choose Ice Cream Factory if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ice Cream Factory launched in 2018.
Both Golf 2D and Ice Cream Factory sit in Indie and Casual on Steam, 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 2D |  Ice Cream Factory | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 57.1% positive (14 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | RewindApp | Ryan Silberman |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Golf 2D (2017) is 1 year older than Ice Cream Factory (2018).
- Ice Cream Factory is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Golf 2D (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
Golf 2D vs Ice Cream Factory — FAQ
- Should I play Golf 2D or Ice Cream Factory first?
- If you want chronology, Golf 2D (2017) came out before Ice Cream Factory (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 Golf 2D and Ice Cream Factory similar?
- They overlap on 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.