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Arcane Golf vs Golf: Hole in One

Arcane Golf and Golf: Hole in One 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. Arcane Golf (2018) is 5 years older than Golf: Hole in One (2023). Golf: Hole in One is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Arcane Golf (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Arcane Golf

Choose Arcane Golf if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Arcane Golf launched in 2018.

Choose Golf: Hole in One

Choose Golf: Hole in One if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Golf: Hole in One launched in 2023.

Both Arcane Golf and Golf: Hole in One sit in Sports, 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

Arcane Golf vs Golf: Hole in One — Steam metadata comparison
Arcane Golf — Steam game coverArcane GolfGolf: Hole in One — Steam game coverGolf: Hole in One
Released20182023
GenresSports, Indie, CasualSports, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price2.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews97.8% positive (45 reviews)4 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersFromLefcourt, thatgregperkinsHeadway Games

Side by side

Arcane Golf vs Golf: Hole in One — FAQ

Should I play Arcane Golf or Golf: Hole in One first?
If you want chronology, Arcane Golf (2018) came out before Golf: Hole in One (2023). 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 Arcane Golf and Golf: Hole in One 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.
Does Arcane Golf run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Arcane Golf is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Golf: Hole in One doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Arcane Golf vs Golf: Hole in One — Verdict (2026) · imho.run