Choose Stonerid
Choose Stonerid if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Stonerid launched in 2014.
Stonerid vs Downwell
Stonerid and Downwell both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Stonerid (2014) is 1 year older than Downwell (2015). Downwell scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Stonerid (61.7% 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 an Adventure and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. 5,174 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Stonerid and Downwell sit in Action and Indie on Steam, 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
 Stonerid |  Downwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 61.7% positive (60 reviews) | 96.9% positive (5,174 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Enitvare | Moppin |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Stonerid (2014) is 1 year older than Downwell (2015).
- Downwell scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Stonerid (61.7% positive).
- Downwell is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Stonerid (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Downwell is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Stonerid has no Deck rating yet.
Stonerid vs Downwell — FAQ
- Should I play Stonerid or Downwell first?
- If you want chronology, Stonerid (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 Stonerid and Downwell similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.