Up to Par

Released: Oct 14, 2024
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Last updated: 17 Sep 2026, 00:07 GMT

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21 Oct 2025Developer post
Patch Notes for Version 0.17.15
Hi, Over the last few weeks I've primarily been working on Mini Matches , but I've also been making some small updates to Up to Par to address feedback, fix bugs, and continue tweaking the balance. Here's what's new in this build: Did some performance optimization, the game shoul
Hi,
Over the last few weeks I've primarily been working on Mini Matches, but I've also been making some small updates to Up to Par to address feedback, fix bugs, and continue tweaking the balance. Here's what's new in this build:
Did some performance optimization, the game should now run 10-20% faster.
When using big screen mode, the keyboard will automatically pop up for feedback and e-mail signup.
Difficulty selection pop-up is now shown to about 50% of players.
Most shop items are now cheaper to unlock.
Course obstacles from city onwards unlock at earlier holes.
When joining the newsletter, it will now automatically detect if you're signed up and unlock the apple and petal balls. This will make the process much easier for players on the Steam Deck or playing in big picture mode.
Added better colliders to the pond obstacles, so you correctly bounce off the sides of pieces if out of bounds.
In online multiplayer, the client direction indicator hides when the client is tabbed out of the game.
Aside from these updates, I've been making some big changes under the hood on the networking front which should allow for cross-play between the full and demo versions of the game. Keep an eye out for this in the next big update.
Happy Golfing,
Philip
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14 Aug 2025Developer post
New Course Pieces
Hi all, In this update I've added new shapes to the course generation, which should result in more interesting and varied courses. Course Variation You'll notice the biggest difference in the woods levels, where I've added six new shapes. Combined with the existing pieces, this s
Hi all,
In this update I've added new shapes to the course generation, which should result in more interesting and varied courses.
Course Variation
You'll notice the biggest difference in the woods levels, where I've added six new shapes. Combined with the existing pieces, this should result in some hole layouts feeling very different to what you're used to. I've done my best to make sure that the pieces match the existing difficulty, so that the courses are more interesting without being harder.
I've also added four new pieces to the pond, and one more to the city course. Along with the woods, these are the three courses that get the most play, so I've concentrated on updating these the most. If you've got any comments on the new layouts, drop by our discord - I'd love to hear them!
Bug Fixes
I've also addressed a number of issues, including the completly frozen screen that some people encountered in the weekly challenge last week. Sorry about that!
Fixed the scroll bars so they are smoother to use with the mouse and drag correctly even when you're not hovering over them.
The aim bar now hides when the view isn't focused.
When using freeze obstacles, the windmill stops at a position you can always get past.
With freeze obstacles, the windvane always stops at a position you can get past.
Added backgrounds to some settings so you can read them more clearly when overlaid on the game.
Added more celebration particles and sound effects for weekly challenge trophies.
Fixed a bug where the game would freeze on holes that couldn't generate a free shot zone.
The interface now fades out if your ball ends up underneath it.
The ball resets if it gets stuck without moving for longer than 3 seconds.
Fixed a bug where the game would freeze instead of giving the player rewards.
Added some missing colliders to open edges of the pond obstacles.
Teleport now works correctly if two balls attempt to teleport at the same time.
As always, here's the roadmap of bugs and features that I'll be addressing. I'll be doing fewer big updates over the coming months as I work on some other things behind the scenes, but I'll still be addressing feedback and getting small patches out regularly!
Happy Golfing,
Philip
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24 Jul 2025Developer post
Patch Notes for Version 0.15.11
Hi, This small update fixes a number of issues across the game. Fixed a bug where sometimes you wouldn't be given a modifier reward, even if you'd earned one. Double reward icon at the end of the game no longer shows a hole number. Fixed a bug where sometimes you couldn't select
Hi,
This small update fixes a number of issues across the game.
Fixed a bug where sometimes you wouldn't be given a modifier reward, even if you'd earned one.
Double reward icon at the end of the game no longer shows a hole number.
Fixed a bug where sometimes you couldn't select a modifier reward at the end of a round.
Fixed overlapping icon bug when showing the modifier goal in the game menu.
Contours from future holes no longer show when the current hole is being animated in or out.
Teams now use the maximum number of equipment slots that anyone in the team has unlocked.
The hole-in-one bonus is now applied to everyone in a team, if anyone on that team has it unlocked.
The weekly challenge always uses your standard difficulty progression.
You no longer get stuck bouncing forever on the springboard.
The default selection when navigating the settings is now more intuitive.
Updated the whole game to Unity 6, which will have minor performance benefits.
Happy Golfing,
Philip
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03 Jul 2025Developer post
Difficulty Levels
Hi all, This update brings some options for you to adjust Up to Par to better fit your play style. Difficulty Levels In the game settings you can now choose between three different options - Flag, Green, and Fairway - that will adjust how many shots you start each specific course
Hi all,
This update brings some options for you to adjust Up to Par to better fit your play style.
Difficulty Levels
In the game settings you can now choose between three different options - Flag, Green, and Fairway - that will adjust how many shots you start each specific course with. These settings share your progression, so you can switch between them at any time.
If you want an additional challenge, you're also able to unlock two harder difficulty levels in the pro shop. These levels come with their own progression tracks, so you'll be starting from scratch each time and pushing yourself to see how far you can get with even more limited resources.
These unlockable difficulties are really hard! If you manage to make good progress through these, then you really can consider yourself a master of Up to Par.
Balance Adjustments
This update also brings some pricing and unlock target updates, making the following items cost less or become easier to reach when playing on the Fairway difficulty.
Items
7 Iron
Free Shot Zone
Teleport
Foresight
3 Wood
Skip
Select Holes
Select Courses
Obstacles
City Course, Ocean Course, Hex Course
City Magnet, Rocker
Farm Crop, Fence, Windvane
Woods Windmill
Ocean Neck, Pontoon,
Pond Ledge, Socket, Ramp
Hex Furrow, Valley, Stone
As always, here's the roadmap of bugs and features that I'll be addressing, and I'm always open to new ideas. Let me know what you'd like to see!
Happy Golfing,
Philip
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26 Jun 2025Developer post
Patch Notes for Version 0.14.12
Hi, This small update fixes a number of issues with the new modifier system. Improved the layout of modifiers in the clubhouse. Added option to the settings menu to redeem unlock codes. UI hints now reset when you reset your progress. Fixed bug where goals would become unticked a
Hi,
This small update fixes a number of issues with the new modifier system.
Improved the layout of modifiers in the clubhouse.
Added option to the settings menu to redeem unlock codes.
UI hints now reset when you reset your progress.
Fixed bug where goals would become unticked after visiting the shop.
In multiplayer, clients will now correctly generate goals.
Fixed an error if no modifier goal was selected.
Ceiling Enforcer now has a lower ceiling.
In multiplayer, items are only unlocked for members of the team that unlocked it.
Added disconnection notice when your game is disconnected.
When not connected to the internet, you can now start a local multiplayer game.
The end game view now shows icons for the modifers you earned.
Tweaked the demo main menu buy prompt.
Freeze obstacle modifier now only generates if you have moving obstacles unlocked.
Happy Golfing,
Philip
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24 Jun 2025Developer post
Course Modifiers
I'm happy to announce that course modifiers are finally here! Course Modifiers The course modifiers are a whole new set of items that you earn by reaching goals during the game. They apply to everyone playing with you, and include things like shortcuts, changing the hole size, an
12 Jun 2025Developer post
Join the Modifiers Public Beta
Hi, You can test out the new course modifiers feature right now! I've also been working on a number of bug fixes and tweaks that will be rolled into this release. Course Modifiers The course modifiers are a whole new set of items that you earn by reaching goals during the game. Y
Hi,
You can test out the new course modifiers feature right now! I've also been working on a number of bug fixes and tweaks that will be rolled into this release.
Course Modifiers
The course modifiers are a whole new set of items that you earn by reaching goals during the game. You can save them up and select them at the start of a round to make the course more fun, more interesting, and usually a little easier.
I'd love to hear your feedback, and to try it out you can switch to the public test branch right now on Steam! Here's how to do it:
Right click on your game in the steam library, select Properties, and navigate to the Betas tab on the left. Then from the dropdown box select "modifierspublicbeta". Steam will update the game with the new build for you!
Once you've had a play with the new feature, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it. Let me know via the in-game feedback form, on the discord, or in the comments below.
Bug Fixes
I've made a lot of changes for this new build, including fixing a number of outstanding problems. These will be available on the default branch when I fully release the modifiers feature in two weeks. Here's the full list of changes:
The Estimator now reflects off the pond socket obstacle.
The aim preview no longer jitters across the top of jumps.
Teleport drops the ball correctly on the surface of lifting obstacles.
The Estimator now shows a range of possible outcomes, depending on your hit speed.
Weekly Challenge no longer crashes if you're the first to report a score.
The Woods Course is now grassier.
Gimmie Hint changes colour to be more readable on different coloured surfaces.
The default aim direction is working better.
The City course is now slightly easier.
Higher level obstacle unlocks are now easier to reach.
Prettier main menu!
As always, here's the roadmap of bugs and features that I'll be addressing, and I'm always open to new ideas. Let me know what you'd like to see!
Happy Golfing,
Philip
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07 May 2025Developer post
Pond Obstacles and Alpha Testing
Hi, In this update I talk more about the upcoming course modifiers, as well as introduce some new elements for the pond course. Course Modifiers I've been spending most of my time on the new course modifiers feature, and it will be ready for alpha testing in the next couple of we
01 Apr 2025Developer post
New Forest Course Obstacles
Hi, This update brings new obstacles, as well as some behind-the-scenes progress on course modifiers. Obstacle Variants This is the first of several updates where I'm planning to add new pieces to the game. I'm excited by this, because even a couple of new pieces can result in a
13 Mar 2025Developer post
Shot Time Limits
Hi, For this update I continued working on multiplayer, focusing on a feature that has been requested several times: a shot timer. Shot Time Limits This is a new game settings option that you unlock from the store. When turned on, it's designed to keep things moving along and sto
27 Feb 2025Developer post
Multiplayer Aim Indicator and Balancing
Hi, I'm back with the first update of 2025! For the next few months I'll be aiming for fortnightly updates as usual, each with a small feature as I work on a big new system behind the scenes. Aiming Indicator for Online Multiplayer When anyone on a different computer is aiming, y
11 Dec 2024Developer post
Multiplayer Bugs and Balance Tweaks
Hi, This is the last update before the holidays, and I've focused on fixing some outstanding bugs as well as further tweaking the balance of the game. The biggest improvement in this update is a more stable online multiplayer lobby. If the host leaves during the countdown, it sho
Hi,
This is the last update before the holidays, and I've focused on fixing some outstanding bugs as well as further tweaking the balance of the game.
The biggest improvement in this update is a more stable online multiplayer lobby. If the host leaves during the countdown, it should now correctly transfer control to another player to continue setting up the game. I've fixed some minor issues with the Join button not showing or hiding correctly, and the option to select how many holes per course no longer lets you accidentally select numbers that are out of bounds.
A small but important quality of life improvement is that the Free Shot Zone now appears offset from the socket obstacle. Previously this overlapped exactly and was difficult to read, but now it's both clear and also makes for more interesting options for shots!
Finally, I'm continuing to make changes to the balance of the game. This update sees two thirds of the course unlocks become easier to achieve, and half the items in the shop cheaper to unlock. I'll be keeping an eye on how this affects progression (let me know in the comments what you think!) and it's likely I'll continue making changes in the future. I'll also be introducing a new meta-game feature next year which is aiming to improve the feeling of restarting courses and reaching high score goals.
Other minor issues that have been fixed are:

The bounce achievement now only shows once per time you improve, and only after 5 bounces.
The progress screen shows seasonal balls separately from other categories.
Added background UI for the progress screens so it's more readable in low contrast courses.
Added some missing localisation, including the name for Latin American Spanish in the settings.
Started work on supporting the D-Pad for menu navigation. This should work for Xbox Controllers, but not PS Controllers yet.
Added a missing 3D icon for the woods course.
The mouse now shows the correct icon when you're using simultaneous aiming.
I've added a note when you try to switch on movement cancelling and simultaneous aiming in the settings at the same time, because they're not compatible.
I'll be taking a break over the holiday period, and will be back to continue fortnightly updates in February. Here's the roadmap of bugs and features that I'll be addressing next year, and I'm always open to new ideas. Let me know what you'd like to see!
Happy Golfing,
Philip
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29 Nov 2024Developer post
Better Progression Tracking
Hi, This update brings a brand new look to the progression screen. Items are now categorised by type, and you can see exactly what progress you've made unlocking each section. The previous screen was difficult and overwhelming to read, and so I'm hoping this makes it easier and m
Hi,
This update brings a brand new look to the progression screen. Items are now categorised by type, and you can see exactly what progress you've made unlocking each section. The previous screen was difficult and overwhelming to read, and so I'm hoping this makes it easier and more fun to pick your next target on the road to completing the game.
I've also added your progress percent to the main menu, and when you finish the game there's a whole new button that'll let you quickly jump into the progress screen.
¿hablas español?. The last update brought Castilian Spanish to Up to Par, and this update sees Latin American Spanish available as well! Thank you to Eduardo Ugarte and Nico Quintana for getting this working so well in the game.
Talking about updates, I've been releasing one every fortnight since Up to Par launched. This has worked well for me, letting me balance bug fixes against features to ensure there's something interesting and something working better in each patch. The next update will be the last one before the holiday season, and I'm planning to continue this update schedule starting back in February.
Finally, this update has several bug fixes. The biggest is that particle effects now show correctly between the host and clients. Previously some effects were missing.
Other issues that were fixed are:

The Pro Shop text now fits correctly in German
Added a Golden Flag that you unlock with 100% completion
Added icons for seasonal balls in the progress screen
Icons are now all high enough resolution to look crisp at 4K
The correct icons now show for PlayStation controller bumpers and triggers
You can now map controller triggers to buttons
Remapping text shows the official names for buttons on PS and Xbox controllers
Fixed a crash that would happen in the progress screen
The shop Unlock button is now hidden correctly after you spend shots and can no longer afford items
Moving the focus from a button to a scroll bar should be more intuitive when using a controller
Fixed an error with controller remapping that would happen as you booted up the game
As always, I'm maintaining a roadmap of bugs and features that I'll be addressing in future updates. Let me know what you'd like to see!
Happy Golfing,
Philip
(psst: It's also the Steam Autumn Sale this week, and it's a great chance to pick up my other games on Sale - the co-operative steampunk adventure 39 Days to Mars, and the chaotic local multiplayer Mini Matches)
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13 Nov 2024Developer post
Spanish and Ball Effects
Hi, This update brings Spanish localisation to Up to Par. It also adds a separate effect for when you get the ball in the hole, and fixes a freeze bug that people have been encountering in multiplayer games. First up, ¿hablas español?. I'm happy to say that Up to Par is now playa
Hi,
This update brings Spanish localisation to Up to Par. It also adds a separate effect for when you get the ball in the hole, and fixes a freeze bug that people have been encountering in multiplayer games.
First up, ¿hablas español?. I'm happy to say that Up to Par is now playable in Spanish. This update brings mainland spanish to the game, and the next update will see Latin American Spanish available as well. A huge thank you to Anthony Charrault for all the work integrating this into the game.
One of the comments that's come up regularly is that it's confusing to see the same breaking-apart effect when you run out of shots and when you sucessfully reach the hole. I agree! This patch introduces a new celebratory effect when you reach the hole. It's more satisfying, and should reduce the confusion.
I've also been keeping track of comments about difficulty and progress, and I've made some more balance tweaks in this update. Most items and attires that previously cost 5 shots or above are now cheaper to unlock. I hope this makes the mid & end game unlocks more achieveable. I'll be keeping an eye on how this change goes, and will likely continue to make more changes in future updates based on feedback and data.
Finally, I've fixed a major outstanding bug related to level generation. In some cases if you progressed through levels quickly *and* the game was trying to generate an extra-complicated course, it would leave you on a blank screen and never show the next level. This issue should be fixed now and you shouldn't get stuck on empty screens. If you do still have this issue for any reason, please let me know via the in-game bug reporting tool!
Other minor bugs I fixed are:

The unlock item icon is now visible again in the game end screen.
I've fixed a bug where the entire game would freeze after you reached 100% completion.
In rare cases the camera would lag when focusing on the main menu, creating a snap effect. This is now fixed.
The metal ball now has the correct coloured fragments when it splits apart.
As always, I'm maintaining a roadmap of bugs and features that I'll be addressing in future updates.
Happy Golfing,
Philip
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01 Nov 2024Developer post
Celebrations and Farm Crop Physics
Hi, Over the last two weeks since launch I've been working on some new features and some bug fixes to address your comments in the forums and in reviews. This update brings celebrations, Steam Deck compatibility, and more predictable physics. One of the big issues has been a lack
Hi,
Over the last two weeks since launch I've been working on some new features and some bug fixes to address your comments in the forums and in reviews. This update brings celebrations, Steam Deck compatibility, and more predictable physics.
One of the big issues has been a lack of progress indication and rewards as you achieve big milestones in the game. In future updates I will be working on a new progression system for high scores, but as a first step I've added a much bigger celebration when you achieve these big milestones, along with a progress indicator that means you no longer exclusively have to find this in the progress screen.
The second major change in this update is a complete overhaul of the physics of the Farm Crop obstacle. This would previously send the ball richocheting off in odd directions, and was immensely frustrating. This update fixes the issue.
For the roughly 10% of you playing on a Steam Deck, there's excellent news: Up to Par is now officially Steam Deck Compatible!
I've also fixed the following list of bugs, some big and some smaller. If you're running into an issue that you'd like to see prioritised, please let me know.

Up to Par now uses vSync by default to limit framerate on Windows. This prevents screen tearing and makes it run smoothly while limiting resource use. You can turn this off and specify a custom framerate in the graphics settings menu. On MacOS, the game defaults to 60fps as vSync is not supported.
When playing multiplayer, players no longer randomly become un-ready when waiting for others.
When playing with more than 6 players, the ready icons no longer oveflow the UI in the end game screen.
Fixed a bug where the game could start before all players were ready.
The Pond Socket, the Hex Stone, and the Woods Windmill obstacles now correctly play ball bounce sounds and particle effects when you hit them with the ball.
Fixed a bug where the ball would bounce strangely against the very tip of the middle corner in U-shaped course layouts.
Going forwards, I'm aiming to release an update roughly every fortnight. You can see what I'm working on in the roadmap, and if you've got ideas or comments leave them below, in our discord, or in the Steam Discussions thread.
Happy Golfing!
Philip
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18 Oct 2024Developer post
Better Input Support & Bug Fixes
Hi, Today brings a small patch, the main change is that Up to Par is now using Windows Gaming Input. If you've had trouble connecting unofficial controllers, this should help. More importantly, it means you'll be able to connect more than 4 inputs at a time! If you fancy a 16 pla
16 Oct 2024Developer post
Better balance, better visibility, and a roadmap!
Hi all, It's been a busy launch for Up to Par! Thank you to everyone who's played, and thank you to everyone who's given me feedback. Progression In the last 24 hours I've been working on a balance update that'll make for smoother progression through the early and mid game. Up to
Hi all,
It's been a busy launch for Up to Par! Thank you to everyone who's played, and thank you to everyone who's given me feedback.
Progression
In the last 24 hours I've been working on a balance update that'll make for smoother progression through the early and mid game. Up to Par can be a challenging game, but getting stuck with an item just out of reach is no fun.
Aiming
I've also implemented some suggestions based on your feedback around aiming. The aiming bar is now as wide as the ball, so you can see exactly what's going to be a hit, and what's going to be a miss. If you prefer the old bar, you can turn it back on in the settings menu.
In addition, if you're playing with the keyboard or a joystick, the aim now automatically points (roughly) along the course towards the hole.
Minor Fixes
I've fixed some other minor issues, notably:

Framerate limiting now works on MacOS
Fixed some edge cases for target framerate on PC - notably when drivers or Windows override vSync.
Foresight no longer causes an error when you unlock it.
Roadmap
I'm going to continue working on Up to Par, improving the game, adding features, and fixing any issues you run into. To let you know what I'm working on, I've put together a roadmap with my future plans:
Click Here to View the Roadmap
I hope you enjoy playing with these new updates, and that they make Up to Par more satisfying and more fun. It's almost midnight here, so I'm off to take a break and look forward to reading your comments in the morning.
- Philip
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14 Oct 2024Developer post
Up to Par is out now!
Up to Par is out now on Steam! After two years of mostly-solo development, over fifty weekly challenges, and many thousands and thousands of playtest rounds, I'm proud to announce that my roguelite mini golf game is now out. So don't wait, click here! It's 10% off during launch.
01 Oct 2024Developer post
Patch Notes for Version 0.29.6
Hi Golfers, This week we have a patch that includes a number of balance tweaks, and updates a number of effects in the game to be better than ever! Major Changes The game no longer freezes on startup on MacOS! Many items in the shop now cost 1 or 2 less to unlock. All course unlo
Hi Golfers,
This week we have a patch that includes a number of balance tweaks, and updates a number of effects in the game to be better than ever!
Major Changes

The game no longer freezes on startup on MacOS!
Many items in the shop now cost 1 or 2 less to unlock.
All course unlocks are now 3 holes easier to obtain.
Hex courses are now 20% easier and shorter!
Chip shot is 10% more powerful.
Skip is now more expensive to equip.
Added more environment models for the Woods courses.
Added particle effects when the courses and objects are created and destroyed.
Bug Fixes

Shop model is slightly smaller to better fit space beside menus.
Game over view can now be skipped so you can get back in the game faster.
Fixed bug where mouse would require an extra click to focus the game after opening the Steam overlay.
Newsletter signup form shows native UI prompt on Steam Deck.
Value selector correctly focuses when one of the arrow buttons disappears.
Newsletter signup view can be navigated by keyboard and joystick now.
Fixed bug that broke the game if you pressed continue too fast.
Music now plays correctly when repeating a course of the same type.
Fixed the pond socket obstacle collider that had some strange behaviours.
Player name scales in the UI, instead of overflowing.
Added feedback button in game settings view.
Updated the aim preview visualisation to be at floor level, this is the same as the normal aim, and feels more intuitive.
Icons are no longer fuzzy in low quality mode.
Free shot zone no longer generates on the start tile or the hole tile.
Your attire resets if you leave a team and no longer have access to it.
History is cleared on progress reset.
Escape key can be used from the player setup menu, even if you're playing with the mouse.
Known Bugs

There are some issues around the teleport in multiplayer, where it sometimes doesn't trigger or triggers too often.
As always, I hope this update makes your game better! If you run into any bugs at all, please use the F1 report screen to let me know so that I can get them fixed in the next patch release.
Happy Golfing,
Philip
Original post
23 Sep 2024Developer post
Minigolf roguelite Up to Par launches on the 14th October!
Hello, I'm excited to announce that Up to Par will launch on the 14th of October. I've been working hard on it since I announced it two years ago, adding features to make it the best roguelike minigolf possible. It's got courses with wildly different layouts; obstacles including