Well Dweller (2026)

Developer: Kyle Thompson
Publisher: Kyle Thompson, Top Hat Studios, Inc., Doyoyo Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 2,337 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 12 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lonely, brooding descent into a forgotten underground world, carrying the quiet weight of a grim quest.

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What players say

Players describe a short metroidvania, around 10 to 12 hours to fully complete, that runs smoothly with precise movement and a matchstick jumping mechanic. Most find it on the easier side, with bosses turning into pushovers late in the run if you collect everything, and fans of the developer's earlier games regularly recommend it for newcomers to the genre.

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