Choose Jet Gunner
Choose Jet Gunner if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Jet Gunner launched in 2014.
Jet Gunner vs Downwell
Jet Gunner and Downwell both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Jet Gunner (2014) is 1 year older than Downwell (2015). Downwell scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Jet Gunner (72.2% 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 Downwell
Choose Downwell if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,174 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Jet Gunner and Downwell sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Jet Gunner |  Downwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.2% positive (79 reviews) | 96.9% positive (5,174 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sinclair Strange | Moppin |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Jet Gunner (2014) is 1 year older than Downwell (2015).
- Downwell scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Jet Gunner (72.2% positive).
- Jet Gunner is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Downwell (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Jet Gunner is Deck Playable, Downwell is Deck Verified.
Jet Gunner vs Downwell — FAQ
- Should I play Jet Gunner or Downwell first?
- If you want chronology, Jet Gunner (2014) 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 Jet Gunner and Downwell similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.