Putt-Putt Goes to the Moon is a timeless classic, and the mobile port is a perfect way to introduce a new generation to the series. The point-and-click mechanics translate perfectly to a touch screen. It’s wholesome, educational, and genuinely funny in a way that appeals to both kids and nostalgic parents.
The animation is vibrant, and the world is filled with little interactive 'click-points' that don't do anything for the story but are just fun to poke at. It encourages kids to be curious and solve problems without being overly difficult. It’s a safe, ad-free environment that feels like a quality piece of children's media.
Dinsun here. Looking at Putt-Putt takes me back to the early 90s when Humongous Entertainment was the king of the castle. This port is essentially a 1:1 translation of the original. It’s simple—maybe too simple for anyone over the age of seven—but it does what it sets out to do without the modern nonsense of microtransactions or predatory design. The hand-drawn art style has aged better than most early 3D efforts, though the resolution on a modern iPad will show the pixels. It's a slow-paced, methodical adventure that encourages kids to click around and explore. My only real gripe is the price for such a short experience, but you're paying for a clean, safe environment for a child. It’s reliable, which is more than I can say for most 'free' games today.
Performance: Perfect emulation of the original SCUMM-based engine; no lag or crashes found.
Buy if: You have young children and want a safe, high-quality adventure game.
Skip if: You are looking for any level of challenge or complex mechanics.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.2.1Tue Apr 30 2019
Interface & stability updates.
Purple Car Lands on the Moon!
Due to a freak accident at the Fireworks Factory, Putt-Putt® is blasted to the moon. There he meets Rover, a lovely little lunar terrain vehicle left behind by the astronauts. Putt-Putt® and Rover must work together to rebuild a rocket, and accomplish a few good deeds for the Moon People before they meet the Man in the Moon and are homeward bound. Putt-Putt® Goes to the Moon teaches the benefit of cooperation and the lasting value of friendship.
Putt-Putt® Goes to the Moon is an adventure game designed especially for children. Bursting with state-of-the-art animation, dazzling sound, hundreds of Click Points, and fully talking characters to thrill you and your child, Putt-Putt's® world unfolds around your child's actions - enhancing problem-solving skills and teaching valuable lessons along the way. Putt-Putt Goes to the Moon is like no other game for children or adults!
—User Reviews—
“There are also a couple hidden fun games such as Bear Stormin' -- fly a biplane as a bear and pop balloons and fly through barns -- for kids to play as they explore the moon. Overall, this game is really well done and is a worthwhile purchase which will keep the kids busy for hours.”
FEATURES:
• Cosmic Cooperation: Kids learn the value of cooperation as they help Putt-Putt® and his stranded pal, Rover, work together to get back to Earth.
• It's not rocket science: Kids help Putt-Putt® and Rover move along and make choices with simple touch controls. Kids' problem-solving skills are sharpened as they discover how their decisions affect what happens to the world around them.
• Fun City: You never know what you'll unearth when you tap a moon crater, a doorway or a lunar gas tank. Aliens pop up, music starts, things explode - all the stuff kids love. With so much fun going on, they learn not to overlook a thing!
• Putt-Putt® blasts kids off to a helpful new world: Kids learn math by counting moon crystals and learn how repeating music patterns can help them open a secret gate.
This Product and Humongous Entertainment are not in any manner affiliated with Putt-Putt, LLC. The PUTT-PUTT® trademark is a registered trademark of Putt-Putt, LLC and is used under license.
This product uses ScummVM which is released under the GNU GPL v2.
For more information, please visit - https://www.scummvm.org
The GNU GPL can be viewed here - https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Purple Car Lands on the Moon!
Due to a freak accident at the Fireworks Factory, Putt-Putt® is blasted to the moon. There he meets Rover, a lovely little lunar terrain vehicle left behind by the astronauts. Putt-Putt® and Rover must work together to rebuild a rocket, and accomplish a few good deeds for the Moon People before they meet the Man in the Moon and are homeward bound. Putt-Putt® Goes to the Moon teaches the benefit of cooperation and the lasting value of friendship.
Putt-Putt® Goes to the Moon is an adventure game designed especially for children. Bursting with state-of-the-art animation, dazzling sound, hundreds of Click Points, and fully talking characters to thrill you and your child, Putt-Putt's® world unfolds around your child's actions - enhancing problem-solving skills and teaching valuable lessons along the way. Putt-Putt Goes to the Moon is like no other game for children or adults!
—User Reviews—
“There are also a couple hidden fun games such as Bear Stormin' -- fly a biplane as a bear and pop balloons and fly through barns -- for kids to play as they explore the moon. Overall, this game is really well done and is a worthwhile purchase which will keep the kids busy for hours.”
FEATURES:
• Cosmic Cooperation: Kids learn the value of cooperation as they help Putt-Putt® and his stranded pal, Rover, work together to get back to Earth.
• It's not rocket science: Kids help Putt-Putt® and Rover move along and make choices with simple touch controls. Kids' problem-solving skills are sharpened as they discover how their decisions affect what happens to the world around them.
• Fun City: You never know what you'll unearth when you tap a moon crater, a doorway or a lunar gas tank. Aliens pop up, music starts, things explode - all the stuff kids love. With so much fun going on, they learn not to overlook a thing!
• Putt-Putt® blasts kids off to a helpful new world: Kids learn math by counting moon crystals and learn how repeating music patterns can help them open a secret gate.
This Product and Humongous Entertainment are not in any manner affiliated with Putt-Putt, LLC. The PUTT-PUTT® trademark is a registered trademark of Putt-Putt, LLC and is used under license.
This product uses ScummVM which is released under the GNU GPL v2.
For more information, please visit - https://www.scummvm.org
The GNU GPL can be viewed here - https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html










Putt-Putt Goes to the Moon is a beloved point-and-click adventure game from Humongous Entertainment. After an accident at the Fireworks Factory, Putt-Putt is launched into space and lands on the Moon. Players must help him find the missing pieces of a rocket ship so he can return home to Cartown. The game is designed to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills in children, featuring fully animated characters and interactive environments that reward exploration and curiosity.
Beautifully hand-drawn animation and voice acting
Hundreds of interactive 'click-points' with fun surprises
Teaches cooperation and problem-solving skills
Completely ad-free and safe for children
Nostalgic gameplay for parents to share with kids
Start by exploring the Moon City. You'll need to find five rocket parts. Talk to everyone you meet; often, they will give you an item or a clue in exchange for your help, like playing a mini-game or finding a lost object.
Detailed breakdown of educational value for parents.
Today was another typical British summers day (rain), so I decided to pick up Putt-Putt Goes to the Moon and it has impressed me.
GamingOnLinux - Wed Mar 29 2017
Being a Millennial is unique because we're one of the first generations that utilized video games as an educational tool.
TheGamer - Mon May 29 2023
Putt-Putt, Freddi Fish, Pajama Sam and Spy Fox, mainstays of Humongous Entertainment's 1990s line of edutainment titles for the PC, are now available on Steam.
Polygon - Sat Nov 29 2014
Putt-Putt Joins the Parade, Spy Fox in: Dry Cereal and other classic children's adventure games from publisher Humongous Entertainment are now available via...
Yahoo News Singapore - Sat Nov 29 2014
Ron Gilbert's Humongous Entertainment adventures are now on Steam. Putt-Putt, Freddi Fish, Pajama Sam, Spy Fox and more.
Eurogamer.net - Sat Nov 29 2014
Putt-Putt Goes to the Moon is a point and click adventure made for a younger audience. The game was released in 1993 by Humongous Entertainment.
Giant Bomb - Tue Oct 29 2013
The Humble Humongous Entertainment Bundle at the Humble store features over 30 educational kids games from the 90s.
Pixelkin - Fri Nov 29 2019
Tommo has announced that Humongous Entertainment's 1990s line of titles is being re-released for PC via Steam. The following titles are now available.
DualShockers - Thu Mar 29 2018
"Putt-Putt Travels Through Time", the beloved PC title from Humongous Games, is making its way to Nintendo Switch in 2022.
Newsweek - Fri Jul 29 2022
Putt-Putt Joins the Parade, Spy Fox in: Dry Cereal and other classic children's adventure games from publisher Humongous Entertainment are now available via...
Yahoo Autos - Sat Nov 29 2014
The gameplay focuses on inventory management. If you find a glowing crystal or a spare tire, keep it! You’ll likely find a character later who needs that specific item to progress. Everything is accomplished with simple taps on the screen.
The game is primarily designed for children aged 3 to 8 years old.