Cheap Golf

Physics-based minigolf with shifting courses and an intrusive AI

Pixeljam · Published by Akupara Games · Released Nov 5, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 90% of 69
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 6 years ago; Jan 29, 2020
Minimum PC: 0.5 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Cheap Golf?

In this single-player minigolf game, you click and drag to launch a ball through abstract digital courses, navigating hazards and moving platforms. Its 140 levels span three episodes, with you serving as a human test subject for a host named Susan.

For you if...

+you enjoy experimenting with angles to perfect each shot
+you like minimalist visuals with a retro look

Not for you if...

−you want relaxed golf without repeated failures

What players say

90% of 69 reviews are positive

Players praise the humor, writing, and variety of levels. Complaints focus on shot controls, including finicky power adjustment and unreliable shot release with a stylus.

Screenshots and trailer

Cheap Golf system requirements

Minimum: 0.5 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Cheap Golf?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: 1 Ghz CPU
Memory: 500 MB RAM
Storage: 100 MB available space

Does Cheap Golf have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Cheap Golf run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 4
Steam features: Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Cheap Golf use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam