Game: Rogolf
Genre: Sports
System: Nintendo Switch 2 (also on Windows (Steam))
Developer|Publisher: Seabird Interactive
Age Rating: EU 3+ | US Everyone
Price: US $9.99 | UK £8.50 | EU € 9,99
Release Date: April 2nd, 2026
Review code provided with many thanks to Seabird Interactive.
Rogolf – Mini Golf Meets Roguelike Ideas
Roguelikes have appeared in just about every genre over the years, but I have to admit I didn’t expect to see one built around mini golf. That’s exactly what Rogolf sets out to do, and the idea works quite well.
The basic appeal here is easy to understand. Mini golf is already a fun and relaxing activity in both real life and video games. Roguelike progression, on the other hand, is all about trying again, improving your strategy through persistence and repetition.
Put the two together, and you get a game that’s easy to pick up, but also encourages that familiar “just one more run” feeling. Rogolf doesn’t try to be overly complicated either. It’s a simple concept delivered in a fairly relaxed package, and that makes it quite enjoyable to dip into for short sessions.
Testing Mini Golf For A Questionable Company
You’re hired as a mini golf tester working for a rather mysterious corporation. Your job is to test a series of mini golf projects inside a rather dull-looking office building.
Each floor represents a new set of courses to complete. To move on, you’ll need to score enough points across several levels before heading up to the next floor. If you perform well enough, you keep climbing through the building and testing new projects. If things go badly and you run out of chances… well, management decides you’re no longer needed. It’s a light premise, but it fits the structure of the game nicely.
Simple Shots With A Few Extra Twists
At its heart, Rogolf plays exactly how you’d expect a mini golf game to play. You line up your shot, adjust the power, and send the ball rolling toward the hole. The controls are straightforward to learn, which makes the game accessible even if you’re just jumping in for a quick session.
Players can choose between traditional controls using the analogue stick and buttons, or a touchscreen control scheme that lets you pull back on the ball like an elastic band before releasing it. Both options work well enough, though personally I preferred the analogue stick controls. They simply felt a little easier to manage during more precise shots.
One thing I did notice is that the shot power can feel a bit strong at times. Even when trying to gently tap the ball forward, it sometimes travels further than expected. It’s something you eventually get used to, but it can lead to the odd overpowered shot.
Courses With Rules To Follow
Each mini golf course introduces its own little challenges. Some simply ask you to finish within a certain number of shots, while others add extra rules. You might only be allowed to rebound off walls a limited number of times, complete the hole within a time limit, or avoid sending the ball out of bounds.
These small twists keep things interesting as you move through the building. Across each floor, you’ll face three courses, and your combined score determines whether you can progress. If you fail a level, you lose one of your available golf balls, which essentially acts as your lives for the run. Interestingly, if you complete all three courses and your score total isn’t high enough, you can replay levels to attempt to improve your score. But this also costs you a ball. This mechanic adds more stakes, making each course really count. I dug it but casual players may find it a bit harsh.
Roguelike Progression Between Floors
Where Rogolf becomes more interesting is in its upgrade system. After finishing a floor, you’ll step into an elevator where a mysterious character offers upgrades in exchange for your collected money. These upgrades function like perks that last for the rest of your current run. Some upgrades grant extra points for bouncing off walls, while others increase your multiplier or improve certain aspects of scoring.
There is also a break room you can visit between courses. This room allows you to purchase additional golf balls or pick up random upgrades in the form of a coffee that might help your progress. Like many roguelike systems, it’s all about slowly building advantages during each run and seeing how far you can make it.
A Clean But Simple Look
Visually, Rogolf goes for a fairly minimal presentation. The office setting gives the game a corporate atmosphere, which suits the whole “mini golf tester” concept. The courses themselves feature classic mini golf ideas like ramps, moving obstacles, and windmill-style hazards.
However, the environments are quite plain overall. Many levels use simple shapes and colours that don’t stand out much visually. It doesn’t hurt the gameplay, but players looking for bright or elaborate course designs might find the visuals a little understated.
A Multiplayer Option
Outside of the main roguelike mode, Rogolf also includes local multiplayer for up to four players. In this mode, you can simply play through courses together, taking turns with each shot like a traditional mini golf game. It’s a straightforward addition, but it’s a nice way to enjoy the game with friends.
Passing the controller (or Switch) around and seeing who can land the best shot definitely adds a bit of fun to the experience.
Conclusion: A Great Office Job
Rogolf is a creative twist on the roguelike formula that swaps swords and action for mini golf clubs and tricky courses.
The core gameplay is easy to understand, the progression system keeps things interesting, and the quick run structure makes it great for short play sessions. It’s the sort of game you can jump into for a few minutes and end up staying longer than planned.
The visuals are fairly plain, and the shot power can feel a little strong at times, but those issues don’t stop the game from being enjoyable.
If you like roguelikes and don’t mind trying something a little different from the usual action-focused approach, Rogolf is a fun little experiment that’s well worth a look. It’s certainly the most fun I’ve had in an office.
Final Verdict: I Like it a Lot
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