Underplayed Gems

Downwell (2015)

Downwell cover
Developer
Moppin
Publisher
Devolver Digital
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 8,584 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

It feels like a fast, tense descent where every misstep costs health and every gem rewards precision.

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What players say

Players praise Downwell as a simple, addictive arcade game where you shoot downward with gunboots and stomp enemies to stay aloft. It is widely considered very hard but satisfying, with many noting it is perfect for short play sessions and an incredible value for its price.

Screenshots

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