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Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe vs Downwell

Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe and Downwell both land in Action, Indie, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe (2013) is 2 years older than Downwell (2015). Downwell scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe (91.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe

Choose Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe launched in 2013.

Choose Downwell

Choose Downwell if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.9% positive across 5,174 reviews.

Both Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe and Downwell sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

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Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe vs Downwell — Steam metadata comparison
Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe — Steam game coverSuper Puzzle Platformer DeluxeDownwell — Steam game coverDownwell
Released20132015
GenresAction, Indie, CasualAction, Indie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Verified
Price7.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews91.1% positive (271 reviews)96.9% positive (5,174 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-playerSingle-player only
DevelopersAndrew MorrishMoppin

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Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe vs Downwell — FAQ

Which is better, Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe or Downwell?
On Steam reviews Downwell scores higher (96.9% positive) than Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe (91.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Downwell is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe or Downwell first?
If you want chronology, Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe (2013) came out before Downwell (2015). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe and Downwell similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
Does Downwell have multiplayer like Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe?
No. Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Downwell is listed as single-player only.
Do Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe and Downwell both run on Steam Deck?
Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.