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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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76%Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
story1 negative mentions

  • Unique and creative blend of mini-golf and survival horror elements, combining tension with humor.
  • Atmosphere is well-crafted with sparse lighting, sound design, and oppressive, decrepit environments enhancing the horror experience.
  • Gameplay mechanics like stress management, invincible monsters, and traps create a high-tension, engaging experience.
  • Multiplayer is limited with only a few maps, connectivity issues, and lacks content compared to trailers.
  • Some levels and mechanics become frustrating due to inconsistent physics, trial-and-error requirements, and harsh saving system.
  • Shotgun mechanic feels underused or unnecessary compared to traditional putting, reducing the impact of the unique twist.
  • gameplay

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    57% positive mentions, 29% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The gameplay combines simple mini-golf mechanics with unique survival horror elements, creating an engaging and entertaining experience. Players appreciate the well-designed courses and interesting mechanics that add depth to the game. Overall, the gameplay is solid, enjoyable, and visually appealing.

    • “The gameplay is simple mini-golf games with an added layer of survival horror.”
    • “Overall, I enjoyed this game; I liked the horror mechanics blended into a mini golf game.”
    • “Short game with great course design and some interesting mechanics.”
  • story

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

    The story is engaging but lacks clear indicators of progress, making it difficult for players to gauge how far they are 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 in the game is notably minimal, featuring no traditional soundtrack and relying instead on moody sound effects that enhance the tense 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, unsettling environment, contrasting humorously with the absurdity of playing lethal mini-golf with a shotgun in such a decaying setting.

    • “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.”
  • graphics

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

    The graphics are praised for their appealing aesthetic, contributing to a solid overall gameplay experience.

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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 story.

Putt Down is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include Gone Golfing, Terror Lab, Suffer The Night, The Story of Henry Bishop, Propagation: Paradise Hotel and others.