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This Is Why We Don't Play Golf (2025)

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Developer
Hmph. Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A chaotic physics platformer where you hilariously fail to get a golf ball up a mountain, with gravity constantly sabotaging you.

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What players say

Players call it a funny, chaotic mix of golf and 2D precision platforming that shines in co-op, where you can punch friends or pass the ball back and forth. The main trick is hitting the ball in the air and teleporting to it, with plenty of shortcuts. Some players report that multiplayer lobbies crash or fail to connect, and friends may rage-quit.

Screenshots

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