THE WELL

First-person psychological horror about a hermit following a corpse's orders

Creeps LTD., Marrit · Released Dec 12, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 80% of 71
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 6 months ago; Apr 8, 2026
Minimum PC: 512 VRAM; 1 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is THE WELL?

A free, single-player, first-person horror game about a hermit cut off from the outside world. The linear story advances across several in-game days as you explore his property and nearby forest, read notes, gather items, and complete simple objectives. You also hunt humanoid creatures using a slow-reloading rifle, a machete, and basic stealth.

For you if...

+you want a horror story lasting about half an hour

Not for you if...

−you want complex combat systems or open-ended exploration
−you avoid gore and depictions of mental deterioration

What players say

80% of 71 reviews are positive

Players praise the unsettling atmosphere and the story's unexpected turns.

Screenshots and trailer

THE WELL system requirements

Minimum: 512 VRAM, 1 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Microsoft Windows 10 or higher
Processor: Intel or AMD CPU
Graphics: 512 VRAM
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space

Does THE WELL have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does THE WELL run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 8
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Russian.

Does THE WELL use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

Claude wrote the game's code, and several textures were created with another AI tool. All other aspects of the game are human-made.

The statement mentions: ArtCode

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam