Downwell
Fast-paced 2D platformer with gunboots and procedurally generated levels
Moppin · Published by Devolver Digital · Released Oct 15, 2015
- Reviews
- Overwhelmingly Positive
- 97% of 8,631
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 100% of 25 in 30 days
- Playing now
- 10
- peak 24h 21
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update
- 4 years ago
- May 31, 2022
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
97% of 8,631 reviews are positive · 100% of 25 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.
Screenshots and trailer
Downwell system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7 or later
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Storage
- 200 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 10
- Notes
- Controller recommended.
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 20
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
Steam Deck: Verified
- 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
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Text only: English, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Turkish.
Tags
- Precision Platformer
- Pixel Graphics
- Action Roguelike
- Indie
- Platformer
- Arcade
- 2D Platformer
- Action
- Difficult
- 2D
- Fast-Paced
- Retro
- Adventure
- Singleplayer
- Shoot 'Em Up
- Roguelike
Recent updates
- May 31, 2022 · Update 2022 05 31
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