Choose Downwell
Choose Downwell if you want an Action and Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,174 Steam reviews back the pick.
Downwell vs Orb Overload
Downwell and Orb Overload both land in Adventure, 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 Adventure, Casual on Steam. Downwell (2015) is 6 years older than Orb Overload (2021). Orb Overload is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Downwell (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD). 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 Orb Overload
Choose Orb Overload if it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Orb Overload launched in 2021.
Both Downwell and Orb Overload sit in Adventure 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Downwell |  Orb Overload | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (5,174 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Moppin | Mick Sengers |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Downwell (2015) is 6 years older than Orb Overload (2021).
- Orb Overload is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Downwell (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Downwell is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Orb Overload has no Deck rating yet.
Downwell vs Orb Overload — FAQ
- Should I play Downwell or Orb Overload first?
- If you want chronology, Downwell (2015) came out before Orb Overload (2021). 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 Downwell and Orb Overload similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, 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 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Downwell is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Orb Overload doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.