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Play a virtual mini-golf escape above a smogbound city, guiding tricky shots across floating courses and uncovering a mystery.
Released 06 May 2015
Golf Above Smog
Explore as Hummingbird
Steer Moving Balls
Vertiginous Golf is a dystopian steam punk mini golf adventure game set in the skies above an alternate world where life on the ground is enveloped in permanent smog, constant darkness and never-ending rain.
Developed by Kinelco & Lone Elk Creative · Published by Fellow Traveller









In a dystopian city divided between smog-covered streets and a floating settlement, you play mini golf through the Verti-Sphere, a virtual escape into the clouds. The story courses gradually reveal a mystery behind the cities’ messages of peace and prosperity.
Chip and putt across 54 holes filled with obstacles and contraptions, with additional driving-range and race challenges. Explore courses through the eyes of a mechanical hummingbird, steer a moving ball with a beetle, and use limited rewind power to recover from a shot.
Play courses alone or with up to three friends locally or online. Multiplayer also includes races and battle-golf arenas where players use weapons to disrupt one another. A map editor lets you create and share courses, while an in-game shop offers appearance customization.
Players who enjoyed the game mention its distinctive golf mechanics, its puzzle-like feel, and playing with friends. Some also liked its visual style, though enjoyment was mixed and one player found the course layouts and controls frustrating.






| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 45 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Content notices |
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| Metacritic | 63/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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