Rank 01Games like Downwell
- 24 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked Downwell also play
The closest matches to Downwell: Spelunky, LUFTRAUSERS, Super Meat Boy, Super House of Dead Ninjas, and Flinthook. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Fast-Paced and Shoot 'Em Up, like Downwell.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2014
Rank 03Why this
Also Fast-Paced and Precision Platformer, like Downwell.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2010
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- Released: 2015
- Developer: Moppin
- Price: $2.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 97% of 5,174 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual
- Metacritic 81
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Addictive gameplay loops
- Replayable runs
- Satisfying shooting mechanics
- Challenging
- Achievement system
- Combo system
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Why this: Same challenging mood as Downwell.
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Why this: Shares achievement system with Downwell.
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Cheaper alternatives
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Caveblazers
Why this: Same challenging mood as Downwell.
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Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Precision Platformer, like Downwell.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Spelunky
Why this: Same challenging mood as Downwell.
Super Meat Boy
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Precision Platformer, like Downwell.
About Downwell
The closest matches to Downwell: Spelunky, LUFTRAUSERS, Super Meat Boy, Super House of Dead Ninjas, and Flinthook. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Downwell is your kind of game, the closest matches are Spelunky, LUFTRAUSERS and Super Meat Boy — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging and single out its achievement system and combo system. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Downwell is a challenging action platformer developed by Moppin and published by Devolver Digital. Released in 2015, the game tasks players with descending procedurally generated well levels using wall-jumping and the unique ability to shoot downward from their boots. The roguelike structure provides upgrades and variety across replayable runs, while a combo system rewards skilled play and an achievement system tracks progress. Players describe the gameplay loops as addictive, with reviewers highlighting the tight controls and satisfying shooting mechanics that drive skill-based achievements. The game is designed for short-burst sessions and supports verified play on Steam Deck. It holds a 97% positive rating from over 5,000 Steam reviews.
About Downwell: Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.
Is Downwell worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 97% of 5,174 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $2.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 6 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Addictive gameplay loops
- Replayable runs
- Satisfying shooting mechanics
- Skill based achievements
People who play it also play: Spelunky, LUFTRAUSERS, Super Meat Boy
Mobile version
Downwell is also on Google Play and App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No ads declared on Google Play (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- No in-app purchases declared on Google Play (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- No In-App Purchases listed on the App Store (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- No ad SDK found in the Android app (Exodus Privacy scan) (checked 2026-11-09, source)
On our lists: Pay once, no in-app purchases
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Frequently asked about Downwell
Can I run it?
Is Downwell verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Downwell is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Downwell cost?
Downwell is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Downwell?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Downwell are Spelunky, LUFTRAUSERS, Super Meat Boy.
Who developed Downwell?
Downwell was developed by Moppin and published by Devolver Digital.