Putt-Putt Goes to the Moon in IOS

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Our Site Score

85/100

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.

Reviewed on: Tue Feb 24 2026
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Dinsun Review

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.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Timeless hand-drawn animation
  • Wholesome, ad-free environment
  • Great for developing early logic skills
  • Extremely short for adults (under an hour)
  • Pricey for a 30-year-old port
  • Limited replay value

Technical Report

Performance: Perfect emulation of the original SCUMM-based engine; no lag or crashes found.

Accessibility:
  • Subtitles

Audience Fit

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.

Similar Games:
  • Freddi Fish
  • Pajama Sam
  • Spy Fox

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
  • Hardware: iPad Air
  • Playtime: 1 hours
  • Status: Finished Story

The Game

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


Ratings & Reviews

3.5 out of 5 with 27 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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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.

Features

1

Beautifully hand-drawn animation and voice acting

2

Hundreds of interactive 'click-points' with fun surprises

3

Teaches cooperation and problem-solving skills

4

Completely ad-free and safe for children

5

Nostalgic gameplay for parents to share with kids

Tips

Promotion Videos

Putt-Putt Goes to the Moon iOS Trailer

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Common Sense Media Review

Detailed breakdown of educational value for parents.

Review

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Putt-Putt Goes to the Moon, an excellent Linux & SteamOS game for kids

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GamingOnLinux - Wed Mar 29 2017

Moments From Putt-Putt Goes To The Moon That Still Slap Almost Thirty Years Later

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TheGamer - Mon May 29 2023

Freddi Fish, Pajama Sam and Humongous Entertainment return to PC on Steam

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, Spy Fox join Humongous Entertainment's Steam catalog

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Yahoo News Singapore - Sat Nov 29 2014

Ron Gilbert's Humongous Entertainment adventures are now on Steam

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 (Game)

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

Over 30 90s Kids Games in the Humble Humongous Entertainment Bundle

The Humble Humongous Entertainment Bundle at the Humble store features over 30 educational kids games from the 90s.

Pixelkin - Fri Nov 29 2019

Humongous Entertainment to Release Their 1990s Collection Throughout the Spring, Trailer Released

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

Iconic Children's Game 'Putt-Putt Travels Through Time' is coming to Switch

"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, Spy Fox join Humongous Entertainment's Steam catalog

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

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