PGA TOUR 2K23 similar games & best alternatives

PGA TOUR 2K23

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S • 2022

Should you play it?

Hit the links with more swagger in PGA TOUR 2K23. Now featuring playable male and female pros, including Tiger Woods, new licensed courses, more control options, an authentic PGA TOUR MyCAREER, Course Designer, and new MyPLAYER Skills and Archetypes! PGA TOUR 2K23. More Golf. More Game.

What works
  • Realistic and challenging golf mechanics
  • Robust course designer and customization
  • Engaging career and multiplayer modes
  • Immersive graphics and sound design
  • High replayability and community content
Things to keep in mind
  • Microtransactions and grindy progression
  • Some ui and menu clunkiness
  • Limited character customization options
  • Repetitive commentary
  • Online multiplayer activity can be sparse

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Golf Around!

  • Golf It!

  • Shredders

  • TIEBREAK+: Official Game of the ATP and WTA

  • Forza Horizon 5

  • Unbridled: That Horse Game

  • Riders Republic

  • MX vs ATV Legends

  • OverDrift Festival
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • TIEBREAK+: Official Game of the ATP and WTA

  • Unbridled: That Horse Game

  • Disc Golf Valley
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Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

  • Purple star: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
  • Dotted line: link between this page’s game and the one selected for comparison.
  • Hover a dot for a screenshot preview, score, and top score gaps; click to compare in the panel on the right.
  • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

PGA TOUR 2K23: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Status, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Survival, Value.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    "Players have freedom to choose different game modes, modifiers, and customize their golf balls, allowing personal control over gameplay experience."

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    "Players can customize their golfer's archetype, fittings, and playstyle, with freedom to choose difficulty and swing mechanics."

  • Competence

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    "Game provides a challenging skill curve with realistic physics and aiming mechanics that reward mastery."

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    "Game offers challenging swing mechanics, skill trees, and realistic physics rewarding player skill and mastery."

  • Competition

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    "Includes leaderboards, ranked matches, and multiplayer modes encouraging comparison and competition with others."

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    "Includes ranked multiplayer, rivals system, and leaderboards fostering player comparison and competition."

  • Continuation

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    "Players report long playtimes, addictive gameplay, and deep career mode encouraging habitual and extended play."

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    "Players report long playtimes, addictive career mode, and high replayability with course designer and multiplayer."

  • Cooperation

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    "Supports team modes (2v2) and cooperative play locally and online, but primarily competitive rather than cooperative."

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    "Supports online multiplayer with societies and 2v2 modes, though some players note limited active collaboration."

  • Creativity

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    "Extensive customization of horses, characters, tack, and course building supports creative expression."

    Capsule for Unbridled: That Horse Game Unbridled: That Horse Game

    "Robust course designer tool and character customization enable creative expression and content creation."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

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    "Community interactions emphasize mutual respect and shared improvement rather than dominance or trash talk."

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    "Community interactions emphasize friendly competition and mutual respect rather than domination or trash talk."

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game for relaxation, stress relief, and immersive fun away from real life."

    Capsule for MX vs ATV All Out MX vs ATV All Out

    "Players use the game for relaxation, stress relief, and immersive golf simulation away from real life."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and personal interest rather than obligation."

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    "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and personal interest, despite some frustration with microtransactions."

  • Experimenting

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    "Players try different classes, spells, and combat approaches; exploration of mechanics and playstyles encouraged."

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    "Players try different swing styles, archetypes, and course designs, exploring game mechanics and customization."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

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    "Exploration of new user-created maps and discovering unique course mechanics is a key part of the experience."

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    "Exploration through discovering and playing thousands of user-created courses and new official courses."

  • Expression

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    "Character customization and cosmetic options allow for personal expression."

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    "Character customization and cosmetic options allow personal expression, though some find it limited."

  • Fantasy

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    "Game is grounded in mini golf simulation with some whimsical elements, but mostly realistic physics and scenarios."

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    "Game focuses on realistic golf simulation with licensed courses and pros, minimal fantasy elements."

  • Fellowship

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    "Online multiplayer fosters community and social interaction among players."

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    "Online societies and multiplayer foster community feeling, though some players experience limited social activity."

  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills in platforming and golf mechanics, learning through repeated attempts and challenging levels."

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    "Skill trees, progression systems, and practice encourage learning and personal development in golf skills."

  • Health

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    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or rehab elements."

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    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or rehab elements."

  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention on timing and strategy; not designed for passive or background play."

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    "Requires focused attention on swing timing and strategy; not suited for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy

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    "Some social interaction in multiplayer, but limited evidence of close emotional relationships."

    Capsule for Age of Empires® III (2007) Age of Empires® III (2007)

    "Some social interaction in multiplayer and societies, but limited evidence of close emotional relationships."

  • Leadership

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    "Players mostly participate equally; no strong evidence of leadership or authoritative roles."

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    "Players mostly participate equally; no strong evidence of leadership or authoritative roles."

  • Progression

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    "Leveling, crafting, and unlocking weapons and cosmetics provide clear progression paths."

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    "Career mode, skill upgrades, club fittings, and unlocking cosmetics provide clear progression paths."

  • Relaxation

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    "Many players find the game relaxing and a good way to unwind, balancing challenge and flow."

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    "Many players find the game relaxing and a good way to unwind, balancing challenge and flow."

  • Sensation

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    "Enjoyable graphics and sound design provide sensory stimulation."

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    "Enjoyable graphics, sound design, and immersive environments provide sensory stimulation."

  • Status

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    "Leaderboards and ranked multiplayer provide recognition and social status within the community."

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    "Leaderboards and multiplayer rankings offer recognition and social status within the community."

  • Story

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    "Career mode offers some narrative progression and real events, but overall minimal story immersion."

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    "Career mode has some narrative elements but is generally minimal and lacks deep story immersion."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

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    "Game requires strategic shot planning, positional play, and problem solving to succeed."

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    "Game requires strategic club selection, shot shaping, wind and terrain consideration, and skillful execution."

  • Thrill

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    "Competitive matches and difficult shots provide moments of suspense and excitement."

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    "Competitive modes and challenging shots provide moments of suspense and excitement."

  • Value

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    "Some players feel the game is overpriced for its content, recommending purchase during sales for better value."

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    "Some players feel the game is overpriced and microtransactions reduce perceived value, though others find it worth buying on sale."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

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    "Focus is on constructive sports simulation, no combat or destruction elements."

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    "Game focuses on constructive sports simulation with no combat or destructive elements."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

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    "Low risk environment focused on skill practice rather than survival or threat avoidance."

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    "Stable, low-risk environment focused on skill improvement rather than threat avoidance."

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