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Under Par Golf Architect
Developer Broken Arms Games
Step into the shoes of a golf architect as you build and manage your own golfing paradise! Sharpen your strategy by designing incredible courses to challenge the most demanding golfers and watch your club flourish as you attract VIP players, hire quirky staff and hold prestigious tournaments. From the Steam store page
229 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 6, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
85
LovedLoved
121 positive · 21 negative
95% range 78–90%
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| Steam reviews | 121 | 21 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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87 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
152 of 180 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 229 · most liked firstI really, really wanted to like this game and had been waiting on its release for a while, so it hurts me to leave this review, but I just can't recommend it right now. Not at this price. It's apparently not in early access either so I'm not sure how much will be changed or added. There are things that are done very well. If you want a sandbox game to build pretty golf courses in then this is probably a good enough game for you with the Sandbox Mode. Just keep in mind your build options are…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Welp after only 6 hours i have already beaten the career mode with 3 stars in every level and to be honest i would have beaten it faster if i hadn't gone for 3 stars. That's how easy of a game this is and I'm honestly quite disappointed. If i knew how easy this game would have been, i would have stuck to the demo, played Golftopia or some other golf game. It is very clear that little testing has gone into this game as you aren't punished at all for making the same basic easy holes over and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I Really Want to Enjoy This Game There’s a genuinely strong concept here. Under Par Golf Architect clearly draws inspiration from SimGolf, and when it clicks—designing holes and watching them play—it’s satisfying. The problem is that right now it feels more like a prototype early access game than a full release. Positives - Strong core concept with clear SimGolf-style inspiration - Course creation tools are intuitive and fun to experiment with - Watching golfers play your course is genuinely…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The closest we'll ever come to Sim Golf 2. If you were a fan of Sim Golf this game is a must buy. You can create, manage and play courses across 12 campaign levels (9 base game, 3 dlc). Sandbox mode is also included, if you wanna make your own thing with less constraints. The build tools are great, really easy to get a golf hole made. Waypoints make the process even better. The sculpting tools are great you have 3 different tools with different sizes. There's lots of additional buildings…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is not worth more than $10 currently. It's a shell of a game. Sid Meires Sim Golf is a lot better. I was hoping this would be a newer version, but it's not even close.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game is ok but once you've made a course or 2 there isn't anything new. Sid Meier's SimGolf is still better and thats 20+ years old. Opinion would be more positive if it were a £4.99 game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Under Par Golf Architect officially launches APRIL 16! Coming to: Steam, Epic, PS5, Xbox Series S|X... and Nintendo Switch 2! PC Modding mod.io — Build, share, and play community courses! Grab the demo & wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/3565830 #IndieDev #GolfArchitect #NintendoSwitch2
unlabelledView post →'Under Par Golf Architect' announced for Xbox Series, PS5, Nintendo Switch and PC. store.steampowered.com/app/2928410/... youtu.be/xR0BmvgbMVs?...
unlabelledView post →This game is a fine $5 game. It's not worth the current price. There's not enough depth, but what there is holds some value for sure. If it's on sale, and you like making a golf course, then this is your jam. Until it adds more or changes its price to under $7, I'd hold off.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Understandable Par Golf Architect does not have a fishing minigame :(( #underpargolfarchitect #indiegame #gaming #videogames #fishing #fishingminigame
unlabelledView post →After 5 hours, here are my pro's and con's list as someone that waited months for this game to come out. Pro's: - You can play the courses you make! Which is super awesome - Landscaping is very fluid and simple to understand - Creating holes and courses allows for lots of creativity - Nice Soundtrack - Game runs well, no weird glitches or bugs Con's: - Most areas that I have unlocked look the same. Same grass, same trees, not really making me want to keep creating courses because…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No real choices. 1 tree, 1 water one rock. And the software can't even calculate what a birdie is. The is EARLY access, cocept proof, at best. Avoid.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Golf management game Under Par Golf Architect officially announced for PC, Switch, PS5 and Xbox. Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2928410 #indiegames #steam #indiegame
unlabelledView post →If your aim is to "win" this game, you need to make a run of pointless holes. Par 4's with the (limited) scenery all over the place and sand traps and rocks off to the side so that they never interfere with anything other than the worst possible shot. Make sure your hazards are just their for scenery and not to actually impact the golfers round. Being creative is actively punished in this game. Making an interesting golf course with varied holes is punished. Stringing a load of straight holes…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you are like me, and you grew up on Sid Meier's Sim Golf, then this game is for you. The demo had its fair share of issues, but the devs were extremely receptive to feedback, and have been very agile to fix almost all of the problems I had with the demo for the full launch of the game. There is a lot more content here than I expected when I got my hands on the full game, and now that it is release day, I can't wait to cruise through the career mode, unlock everything there is, and create the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gameplay is very shallow. - the course design aspect is just ok and after a few hours feels too basic. - then, playing your own holes feels so empty and unrewarding it's like finding a turd in your pool. - The other aspects of employee management feels like filler. - only one kind of tree, one kind of rough, one kind of water, one kind of rock. - too expensive for what it offers- also day 1 DLC. - Golfer AI feels braindead - they hit shots like pure random dice rolls. - does not advance the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →IT wants to be something its not, square block limited building works for a mid-90's simulation but not today. The game just feel clunky and unpolished. No heart in the game, just simplicity, has a long way to go.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've had the pleasure of reviewing Under Par Golf Architect from @brokenarmsgames.bsky.social & recorded a mini-podcast to share my impressions. Part retrospective / review but in short, I'm having a blast! 30+ hours in and loving it, despite a rough start for NS2. open.spotify.com/episode/5SXF...
unlabelledView post →While Under Par Golf Architect 1.0 is approaching, we have decided to release one of the biggest Demo update ever ... we are listening to all your comments and feedbacks and we are working on it ... #gamedev #screenshotsaturday #patch 💚⛳ store.steampowered.com/news/app/292...
unlabelledView post →Massive thanks to @brokenarmsgames.bsky.social for allowing me to check out Under Par Golf Architect early this weekend. Easily one of my most anticipate games this year. ⛳🏌️♂️ Join the play test today on steam! 2hr Let's Play: youtu.be/_oLK2omE4Tk?... First Look overview: youtu.be/EvEnVUf9zSc?...
unlabelledView post →Under Par Golf Architect is looking really good so far!
unlabelledView post →Under Par Golf Architect HANDS-ON Preview: A Golf Tycoon Simulator Scoring More Birdies Than Bogeys insider-gaming.com/under-par-go...
unlabelledView post →Golf course management sim game Under Par Golf Architect announced, coming to consoles + PC. (Wishlist it on Steam)
unlabelledView post →Very Shallow. Design can be maximized very easily based on some pretty small parameters. The simcity 2000 demo I played 26 years ago had more going on for it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Under Par Golf Architect DEMO IS LIVE NOW 🏌️ As part of the #CozyQuest2025 we are releasing the demo that you were asking, YES you will be able to play your courses, live the golf club and iterate on it, see you all on the green ⛳️ PLAY THE DEMO NOW 👇 🎮: store.steampowered.com/app/2928410/
unlabelledView post →It's a very nice game. Very reminiscent of Sid Meier Sim Golf. Thumbs up.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great successor of SimGolf, a really fun sim game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Smash it Wild: Tactical Volleyball Roguelike - xbx.social/6181QhjjB Starward - xbx.social/6182Qhjj8 Under Par Golf Architect - xbx.social/6183QhjjD Without a Dawn - xbx.social/6184QhjjE ZPF - xbx.social/6185Qhjj1
unlabelledView post →Meet quirky characters like the Major in Under Par Golf Architect! Can you convince him that a golf course is more important than a new children's hospital? ⛳️💥 Wisht list now store.steampowered.com/app/2928410/... #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #underpargame
unlabelledView post →This one really hits that *Sim Golf* vibe in all the right ways. If you’ve been missing that style of course-building sim, this scratches that itch immediately. There’s still a ton left for me to unlock and experiment with, which makes me excited to keep playing and see how deep it goes. It already feels like there’s a lot of replayability here. Big shoutout to the $20 base price too, they nailed that. Feels fair for what you’re getting. If you’re into simulation or building/management…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thank you so much to @debugmag.com for doing a very early preview of Under Par Golf Architect on your pages (placing the order for copies of the magazine right now) ... it's always soo good to see our game getting on physical magazines 😍
unlabelledView post →Under Par Golf Architect is part of the official #steamsportsfest until December 15th; we have a demo out for you and we are wiating for all your feedback 🏌️ #indiedev #indiegame store.steampowered.com/app/3565830/...
unlabelledView post →From today until the end of the month Xbox player can try out Under Par Golf Architect demo as part of the @idatxbox.bsky.social Indie Selects Demo Fest 🏌️see you all on the green 💚 #xbox #indiegames #idxbox www.xbox.com/en-GB/games/...
unlabelledView post →Neat game and good value for money. The course designer mode has historically been my favorite part of any golf game, so I'm glad someone's made a full game out of it. I understand this game is still being developed, so there are a few rough edges here and there, but I've still enjoyed the couple of hours I've logged thus far. I can't wait to see where this goes. Pros: - Very intuitive modular grid system - Decent range of decorative items - The ability to play as your avatar is so cool and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It is essentially the same as the classic SimGolf. Glad to see it back and improved too.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →for anyone who loved sid meier's sim golf, this is basically a sequel. I played a good amount of golftopia and what that game got wrong (the futuristic stuff) this game gets right. I have been having so much fun
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The first hole is never easy, but the build mechanics definitely make it easier! Just lay a fairway, make sure to present some challenges, and most importantly, let the players imagine a great shot! Best half hour I've had on a golf course architect game in many years!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Under Par Golf Architect comes to Switch 2 April 16th, 2026 http://gonintendo.com/contents/58054-under-par-golf-architect-comes-to-switch-2-april-16th-2026 #eshop #nintendoswitch
unlabelledView post →Under Par Golf Architect new playtest just started: a lot of new features, a new VIP golfer, new level ... go try it out just clicking the "Play now" button on the Steam page ⛳️ see you all on the green 💚 #indiegame #gamedev #playtest store.steampowered.com/app/2928410/...
unlabelledView post →Enjoyed the #WholesomeDirect. Some updates on games I was interested in and a couple of new ones to add to the wishlist. Highlights: - Let’s Build A Dungeon - Tales of the Shire - Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar - Under Par Golf Architect
unlabelledView post →It reminds of sim golf, but better
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For anyone looking for a hit of Sid Meier's SimGolf, this is the closest and best that I've seen and played. There are a few bugs and a few improvements that could be made but for a game so early on in its life, I can't wait to see how much it develops and improves!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you are a fan of Sim Golf from back in the day, this is the closet game we've had since. So far enjoying the chill vibes, plan to play this as my relaxation game. I will say I wish the soundtrack was expanded, songs are super repetitive.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Golf Tycoon. Sign me up.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We wrote a Steam news that deep dives into the content that will be part of Under Par Golf Architect at launch, all the levels, all the unlockable and also the DLCs content ... wishlist and help us spread the word 🏌️teeing off in 6 days 💚 store.steampowered.com/news/app/292...
unlabelledView post →Under Par Golf Architect - Coming to Steam in 2026 - Demo Available Now store.steampowered.com/app/2928410/... #indiegame #steam #videogames #gaming
unlabelledView post →Under Par Golf Architect will be part of the #CozyQuest2025 in less then 2 weeks and we will have a very good surprise for all golf architects out there, in the meantime keep following us and wishlist it: ⛳️ store.steampowered.com/app/2928410/ See you on the green!
unlabelledView post →@convergence-gs.bsky.social will be going LIVE tomorrow from 11:30AM PT / 14:30PM ET / 19.30PM BST / 20:30PM CEST across YouTube, Twitch, and Steam and guess what?! Under Par Golf Architect will be there showing a little preview on some new stuff 🤩 see you on the green ⛳️ #indiegames
unlabelledView post →Thank you so much to Daniel and Tom for giving us space in their Below Avarage Gamer's podcast to talk a little bit about Under Par Golf Architect, go listen the interview as we had a lot of fun to record it #indiegame #gamedev 💚🏌️♀️ open.spotify.com/episode/1a9F...
unlabelledView post →🚨 Playtest Alert! 🚨 The first playtest for Under Par Golf Architect is happening June 6-11 on Steam! ⛳️ Jump in, build your dream course, and help shape the game’s future. Your feedback matters! 💬 store.steampowered.com/news/app/292... #UnderParGolfArchitect #Playtest #Steam #GameDev #indiegame
unlabelledView post →🌎 Unveiling the Official Selection:INTERNATIONAL INNOVATORS - showcasing bold and original global talent! 🥚Egging On 💀The Necromancer’s Tale 🏔️Moonlight Peaks 🐕Cyber Paradise 🏌️♀️Under Par Golf Architect 🧞♂️Pocket Legend #LGF25 #OfficialSelection
unlabelledView post →The game gets a thumbs up from me but not without some issues. I think the price point is fine for this game, and if you have an issue with the price just wait for a sale the game is worth $15-$20 in terms of $1's to hours to beat the campaign. The issues I find with the game are pretty basic and could probably be fixed in patches or future updates. Some issues I have: limited tutorial means you are doing quest and have no idea how to complete some of the objectives. I speak…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its a fun game, but some of the bugs are horrible. Its about a 10-20% chance that whenever an interaction is done with a restroom or similar, the game just stays black and won't reload. It's caused loss of progress multiple times, and is just really frustrating. The price is a bit high, but at least the demo allows you to fully decide if you like the game enough to buy. Your own character being subject to status effects is really annoying too. It makes sense for the flow of the game but…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →love this game but it would be sick if there was an infinite open world option to build irl courses
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →not a bad base but too high of a price for the content. Good for 5-10 bucks right now. Will absoutly change review with more content updates
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Finally a game that gets me feeling back to Sim Golf days. I’m having a blast in Sandbox mode now they have patched in everything being unlocked for it! Haven’t played much career mode but what I did looked a good way to level up learn and unlock things if you like that style. I haven’t really encountered any game breaking bugs or crashes. A few little things need fixing like player scores need to show their actual score not the score with the handicap included but devs have already…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Finally, a game that lets me live out my dream of being a billionaire who ruins perfectly good nature to build a giant sandbox for people in polo shirts. 10/10 --> would bankrupt a country club again just to place one more elephant-shaped topiary.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good start hopefully more updates to flesh it out more
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There is a sense of nostalgia that is scratched for an old school Sid Meiers fan but at the moment so much of what brought me to that game, for example, the silly comments from golfers is missing some soul. The buildings look very basic, the graphical design is about fine for a slightly cheaper game than where they have pushed the price to. I am not a fan of the first person golf play style, there should be an option for the top down experience that we had in previous sim golf esque games. If…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →SimGolf was one of my favorite games growing up, and Under Par has been very enjoyable so far. Also works fine on Linux using Proton.
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