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Downwell

Fast-paced 2D platformer with gunboots and procedurally generated levels

Moppin · Published by Devolver Digital · Released Oct 15, 2015

ActionAdventureCasualIndie

Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
96% of 8,708
Recent reviews
Very Positive
91% of 47 in 30 days
Players
12
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
4 years ago
May 31, 2022
Minimum PC
1 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 81/100 (critic reviews)

What is Downwell?

This 2D action platformer follows a young person descending a monster-filled well in search of treasure. In procedurally generated levels, you shoot enemies with gunboots that also slow your fall, collect red gems, buy items at shops, and choose upgrades between levels.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy fast arcade platforming and repeated attempts
  • +you like trying different weapons and stacking upgrades

Not for you if...

  • −you want slow, forgiving platforming rather than quick reactions
  • −you dislike randomized levels and starting new runs

What players say

96% of 8,708 reviews are positive · 91% of 47 in the last 30 days

Players praise the simple, fast-paced gameplay and the challenge of improving across repeated runs. Some say the pace is overwhelming or that random levels and upgrades make progress too dependent on luck.

Players over time

▼ -33% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 27 players on Oct 4, 2026.

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How many players finish Downwell?

8.1% of Steam players have unlocked «Bye Well», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

Downwell screenshot 1

Downwell system requirements

Minimum: 1 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Downwell?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 or later
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
200 MB available space
DirectX
Version 10
Notes
Controller recommended.

Does Downwell have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Downwell run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
20
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Turkish.

Does Downwell use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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