Platforms
- PCOct 15, 20158.6playscore8.513 Critics9.55.55K Players
- PlayStation 4May 24, 20168.0playscore8.17 Critics8.45.92K Players
- Nintendo SwitchJan 31, 20197.9playscore8.610 Critics7.141 Players
- AndroidSep 17, 2019NAplayscoreNA1 Critics9.26.20K Players
- iOSOct 15, 20158.9playscore9.09 Critics9.21.60K Players
- PS VitaMay 24, 20168.1playscore8.03 Critics9.3334 Players
36 critic reviews · 9 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Downwell is an incredibly difficult roguelike platformer where you descend a monster-infested well and try not to die a horrible death.
popcar · Jun 25, 2020 Reviewed on iOSRead full review - Downwell is fun, addictive and visually distinct vertically scrolling shooter/platformer. It’s tough enough to challenge you without being too frustrating, and will scratch that retro platforming itch in a whole new way. Check it out.
Jemma Casson · Feb 28, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Ojiro Fumoto’s smartly designed arcade game loses none of its appeal on Nintendo Switch, where a variety of display options and a budget price make it an essential purchase.
Daniel New · Feb 22, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - There’s not a lot else that needs to be said about the Switch version of Downwell. It’s easy to pick up and play, it’s very hard to master, and it’s very addictive. This is one of the simplest games I’ve ever played on the Switch, but also one of the most replayable games available on the system. It goes for less than three dollars on the eShop, so I can’t recommend it enough. It’s an absolute steal and a joy to play.
Leo Faria · Feb 08, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Pound-for-pound (or dollar-for-dollar), Downwell is one of the Switch’s best games in its price bracket and just generally one of the system’s best games, which applies to every system that Downwell has appeared on to date. Despite being four years old this year, Downwell is still as maddeningly enticing as ever and, thanks to the multitude of ways of playing, might be at its most compelling on Switch.
Jimmy Donnellan · Feb 01, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - This is an excellent port of a game that feels like it’s found a natural home on Switch thanks to a plethora of control options and the console’s natural facility with vertical orientation. Short of popping your 4K TV on its side, Switch offers the very best way to play Downwell. Its roguelike structure and twitch platforming might not be for everyone, but you should really give it a chance. For our money, it’s a modern classic that should be in everyone’s collection.
Gavin Lane · Jan 31, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - After years of hearing how cool Downwell is, it’s great to see just how fantastic it really is. It’s a straightforward, no-nonsense masterclass in design where it’s super easy to sit down with the intention of playing for five minutes and walk away a dozen runs and more than an hour later. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got some gun boots to fire off so I can get to the bottom of this well.
Neal Ronaghan · Jan 31, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Downwell personifies the ‘gameplay is king’ mantra and it backs up its approach with a perfect suite of controls that are predictable and consistent. I never felt cheated and the games brutality showcases its depth and how one can get better with a little more practice. It has a charming score and wonderful visual effects that are appropriate for its genre.
Ahmed Mohamed · Jun 04, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Downwell is a $5 game that anyone can pick up and play and have a fun time with. It’s not a game you play hours on end, but definitely something that can be enjoyed for small chunks in between games, and for that cheap price, it fits right in with the entire rougelike nature of the game. It’s a small, fun, and easy addiction that many will really enjoy all for a cheap price.
Drew Leachman · May 31, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Downwell truly feels like a classic NES game both in aesthetics and in difficulty, which paired with incredibly addictive gameplay makes the under $5 Downwell at least worth giving a try.
Dean James · May 30, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots for protection. Make your way further and further down into the darkness filled with nasty creatures and mysterious secrets to collect the spectacular red gems scattered about the rocks. Step into precariously placed shops and buy some helpful items or level up between levels to battle well-dwelling monsters and uncover hidden caves filled with riches and relics. No two trips down the well are ever the same!
Developer: Moppin