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Putt Down

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50%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
74% User Score Based on 19 reviews

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Putt Down is a single player and multiplayer survival shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by Icehelm and was released on March 30, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

** DEMO UPDATE v1.4.3** Added reloadsYou can now see current shells in the shotgun in the inventory modePutt Mode is back, press E when looking at the golf balltweaked shotgun spread, there should always be one bullet that hits dead centerVarious Bugfixes Game currently supports mouse and keyboard and Xbox controller Horror mini-golf game where you putt with a shotgun. If you get motion sicknes…

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74%Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • Unique and creative blending of mini-golf and survival horror mechanics with a tense, atmospheric experience.
  • Well-realized aesthetic and sound design that effectively build paranoia and suspense.
  • Short, fun, and engaging gameplay with interesting course design and inventive enemies and traps.
  • Multiplayer mode is limited, buggy, and lacks content compared to single player.
  • Some gameplay elements like the shotgun shooting and stress mechanics feel underutilized or inconsistent.
  • Later levels become frustratingly difficult and reliant on trial and error with little guidance or checkpoint saves.

  • gameplay

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The gameplay combines simple mini-golf mechanics with a unique survival horror twist, creating an interesting and engaging experience. While occasionally unforgiving or tedious, the mechanics are solid and the course design is praised for its quality. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable and keeps players entertained.

    • “Overall, I enjoyed this game; I liked the horror mechanics blended into a mini golf game.”
    • “Sometimes unforgiving, sometimes tedious, but the mechanics are sound and it has a good feel.”
    • “The gameplay is simple mini-golf games with an added layer of survival horror.”

  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is often seen as tedious and occasionally unforgiving, but the underlying mechanics are solid and provide a satisfying feel overall.

    • “Sometimes unforgiving, sometimes tedious, but the mechanics are sound and it has a good feel.”
    • “Mid, tedious gameplay, but cool concept”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are praised for their effective and well-realized aesthetic, successfully creating a frightening atmosphere when needed. Overall, the visual style is appreciated and complements the solid gameplay experience.

    • “It's frightening when it needs to be, aesthetically well-realized, and penguu is very precious.”
    • “The aesthetic is good and the gameplay seems solid so far!”

  • story

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    Players appreciate the story but note the lack of clear indicators, such as floor labels, makes it difficult to gauge their progress within the narrative.

    • “I do wish there was a way to know how far into the story you are since the game doesn't label what floor you are on.”

  • music

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The music aspect in [i]putt down[/i] is minimalistic, featuring an absence of a traditional soundtrack and relying on moody sound effects that create a tense and suspenseful atmosphere.

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is characterized by worn, decrepit architecture that creates an oppressive and eerie feeling, effectively contrasting with the absurdity of lethal mini-golf gameplay, enhancing the game's unique tone.

    • “This atmosphere is enhanced by the worn, decrepit architecture, which gives the game an oppressive feel and serves to highlight the absurdity of playing lethal mini-golf with a shotgun in a building that looks and feels like it's rotting.”

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor is well-blended with elements of golf and horror, creating a unique and enjoyable comedic experience.

    • “It's a great mix of golf, horror, and humor.”
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Putt Down is a survival shooter game with horror theme. Common tags for Putt Down include first-person, indie, golf, psychological, atmospheric and others.

Putt Down is available on PC and Windows.

Putt Down was released on March 30, 2026.

Putt Down was developed by Icehelm.

Putt Down has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Putt Down for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Putt Down is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include Suffer the Night, Terror Lab, Gone Golfing, HyperViolent, Noct and others.