Should I play WHAT THE GOLF? or Frog Pond Simulator first?

If you want chronology, WHAT THE GOLF? (2020) came out before Frog Pond Simulator (2026). 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 WHAT THE GOLF? and Frog Pond Simulator similar?

They overlap on Indie, 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 Frog Pond Simulator have multiplayer like WHAT THE GOLF??

No. WHAT THE GOLF? supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Frog Pond Simulator is listed as single-player only.

Does WHAT THE GOLF? run on Steam Deck?

Yes — WHAT THE GOLF? is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Frog Pond Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.

WHAT THE GOLF? vs Frog Pond Simulator

WHAT THE GOLF? and Frog Pond Simulator both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. WHAT THE GOLF? (2020) is 6 years older than Frog Pond Simulator (2026). Frog Pond Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than WHAT THE GOLF? (92.8% 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 WHAT THE GOLF?

Choose WHAT THE GOLF? if you want an Action and Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,059 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Frog Pond Simulator

Choose Frog Pond Simulator if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. Frog Pond Simulator launched in 2026.

Both WHAT THE GOLF? and Frog Pond Simulator sit in Indie, Simulation, 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.

WHAT THE GOLF? vs Frog Pond Simulator — Steam metadata comparison
	WHAT THE GOLF?	Frog Pond Simulator
Released	2020	2026
Genres	Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual	Indie, Simulation, Casual
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Verified	Unrated
Price	19.99 USD	2.54 USD
Steam reviews	92.8% positive (2,059 reviews)	100% positive (11 reviews)
Multiplayer	Multi-player	Single-player only
Developers	Triband	Black Flamingo Games

Side by side

Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
WHAT THE GOLF? (2020) is 6 years older than Frog Pond Simulator (2026).
Frog Pond Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than WHAT THE GOLF? (92.8% positive).
Frog Pond Simulator is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than WHAT THE GOLF? (2.54 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
WHAT THE GOLF? is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Frog Pond Simulator has no Deck rating yet.