About Golfella!
Golfella! is a speedrun platformer about golf. You run, jump and slide through bright outdoor levels while hitting a golf ball, and the faster you clear a level, the better.
Your club can do a lot. You can hit straight, hold a direction for angled shots that behave differently in the air, slide into a hit, or hold a button mid-air near the ball to slow time and aim the shot with the mouse.
There's a cast of odd characters to meet along the way, including Eagle, who runs the tutorial. You can play Golfella! online here with a mouse and keyboard, and it supports a controller too.
How to Play Golfella!
- Press any button on the title screen to start.
- Use the keyboard to run, Space to jump and Shift to slide.
- Left-click to hit the ball, or hold W, A, S or D while clicking for a directional hit.
- In the air near the ball, hold the right mouse button to slow time and aim a focus hit with the mouse.
- Stand next to Eagle and press E for the tutorial.
- Press R twice to restart a level and Tab to pause. F is a taunt.
What to Expect in Golfella!
Golfella! is a fast, showy speedrun platformer. Levels are bright landscapes built for speed, and the range of hits gives you plenty of ways to send the ball where it needs to go.
It's short, and it's made for replaying. Once you know a level, the fun is in shaving time off it with cleaner jumps, slides and hits. Golfella! free play here means you can restart as often as it takes to get a run you're proud of.
Tips for Golfella!
- Talk to Eagle first. The tutorial explains the hit types faster than trial and error.
- Practice the focus hit. Slowing time in the air makes tricky shots much easier to aim.
- Directional hits behave differently in the air, so test them both on the ground and mid-jump.
- Tap R twice for a quick restart when a speedrun attempt goes wrong.
- Learn one level well before chasing times on the next.
Who Made Golfella!
Golfella! was made by Daniel Johnsen, kolbeTWard, Shadoshi26, KoiPhishy, gutoto, womthedom, who released it on itch.io. It was built in Godot. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version so you can play it here without downloading anything. We did not make the game, and the credit for its design, code, and art belongs to its creator. You can find the original on the Golfella! page on itch.io.
FAQ
Is Golfella! free?
Yes. Golfella! is free to play here, with nothing to buy and no account to make. It runs in the browser window above, so you can press any button on the title screen and start your first run as soon as it loads.
How do you play Golfella!?
Run with the keyboard, jump with Space and slide with Shift. Left-click hits the ball, and holding a WASD key while clicking aims the hit. Hold the right mouse button in the air near the ball for a slow-motion focus hit. R twice restarts, Tab pauses and F taunts.
What is the goal of Golfella!?
Clear each level as fast as you can while getting the ball where it needs to go. It's built for speedrunning, so after you finish a level, the real goal is a faster, cleaner run through it with fewer wasted hits and jumps.
Who made Golfella!?
Golfella! was made by Daniel Johnsen, kolbeTWard, Shadoshi26, KoiPhishy, gutoto and womthedom, built in Godot and released on itch.io. FunClicker embeds the team's own web version, and the original page on itch.io has the downloadable build and the full controller layout.
Can I play Golfella! on a Chromebook or phone?
A Chromebook with a mouse works, since the game runs in the browser. You need both mouse buttons plus the keyboard, so a trackpad is harder. Controllers are supported as well. Phones are a poor fit because the game needs keys and a mouse or a gamepad.
Is Golfella! unblocked at school?
Getting Golfella! unblocked at school depends on the network. The game runs in an ordinary browser tab with nothing to download or install, but each school filters sites its own way, and that filter decides whether it opens. We do not control it.
Can I play Golfella! with a controller?
Yes. On a controller the hit is on X or Square, the stick aims directional hits, holding Y or Triangle in the air near the ball gives a focus hit, and L1 slides. If the pad does not respond at first, press a button so the browser picks it up.
What is a focus hit in Golfella!?
It's a special shot you can take in mid-air near the ball. Hold the right mouse button and time slows down, giving you a moment to aim with the mouse. It's the best tool for precise shots when a level asks for accuracy at full speed.
