Simulation · April 13, 2020

WGT Golf (2020)

extension5 DLCgroup1M–10M ownerstrending_up311 peak concurrent
The most realistic free golf game loved by millions of players all over the world is now in Steam Early Access! WGT Golf lets you experience iconic courses like Wolf Creek, Pebble Beach, St Andrews and more, no travel required. It's a full game simulation created with GPS data, a physics engine and advanced graphics technology for an immersive golf experience. We've brought WGT to Steam Early Access to work with the Steam community and get valuable feedback as we continue improving and growing the game. Existing WGT players can log in with their same accounts to use their virtual golf equipment and apparel. Golf Courses Over a dozen championship golf courses, including: Pebble Beach (2010 USGA U.S. Open), Chambers Bay (2015 USGA U.S. Open), Bandon Dunes (Golf Digest #1 rated resort), Bethpage Black (2009 USGA U.S. Open), Celtic Manor (2010 Ryder Cup), Congressional (2011 USGA US Open), Harbour Town (PGA RBC Heritage), Kiawah (2012 PGA Championship), Merion (2013 USGA US Open), Olympic Club (2012 USGA U.S. Open), Pinehurst (2014 USGA U.S. Open), St Andrews (2015 British Open) and Valhalla (2014 PGA Championship). Golf Simulation Use different golf shots to swing, drive, chip and putt from various lies on the tee, fairway, greens, rough and bunkers in this realistic 3D golf simulation. Game Formats Full 18-hole stroke play with putting, 9-hole closest-to-the hole and 3-hole stroke play golf game formats. Head-to-Head Multiplayer Mode Compete in real-time stroke play golf games against other players, invite friends to play, chat live and learn how to play. Country Clubs Join a private country club community, play in club tournaments and events, and earn special rewards. Golf Tournaments Special tournaments with prizes including the Virtual U.S. Open, WGT Virtual Tour on Golf Channel and paid Ready-Go tournaments. Golf Equipment Play with upgraded virtual golf clubs and golf balls from Titleist, Callaway, Ping, TaylorMade and other top sports equipment brands. Golf Accessories Popular options like Putter Pal, Shot Pal, XP Boost, Level-Up Boost, in-game Hole-in-One Challenges and more

Peer Simulation titles

Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.

Position in Simulation

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume2.9k Steam reviewsTop 77% in Simulation
Positive rating63% positiveGenre average: 79% — this title sits in top 85%
Concurrent peak311 playersTop 37% in Simulation by live player count
Engagement hours2 h averageTop 99% for session depth among Simulation

Simulation releases from 2020

14 Simulation titles launched in 2020 — top 6 by review volume.

Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • Free to Play · 225
  • Sports · 202
  • Simulation · 186
  • Multiplayer · 56
  • Golf · 56
  • Early Access · 28
  • Controller · 27
  • Singleplayer · 22
  • VR · 17
  • Indie · 15
  • Strategy · 14

Features & Capabilities

Multiplayer

  • Multi-player
  • PvP
  • Online PvP
  • Co-op
  • Online Co-op
  • Cross-Platform Multiplayer

Other

  • Single-player
  • In-App Purchases

Reception Metrics

Steam community

63%Mixed · 2.9k reviews

1.8k positive · 1.1k negative

Peak concurrent players

311

Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (4)

  • English volume_up
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish - Spain volume_up

Full audio (2)

  • English
  • Spanish - Spain

Release & Availability

Release dateApr 13, 2020
DeveloperWorld Golf Tour, LLC
Base priceFree-to-play
DLC / Add-ons5 released
PlatformsWindows, macOS
Estimated owners1M–10M
External linksOfficial site · Support · [email protected]

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

2h

brief (under 5 hours)

Median

1h

Typical completion time