Choose Downwell
Choose Downwell if you want an Adventure and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,174 Steam reviews back the pick.
Downwell vs Super Ember Kaboom
Downwell and Super Ember Kaboom 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. Downwell (2015) is 7 years older than Super Ember Kaboom (2022). Super Ember Kaboom is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Downwell (1.99 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 Super Ember Kaboom
Choose Super Ember Kaboom if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Super Ember Kaboom launched in 2022.
Both Downwell and Super Ember Kaboom 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
 Downwell |  Super Ember Kaboom | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (5,174 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Moppin | Josh Koenig Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Downwell (2015) is 7 years older than Super Ember Kaboom (2022).
- Super Ember Kaboom is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Downwell (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Downwell is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Super Ember Kaboom has no Deck rating yet.
Downwell vs Super Ember Kaboom — FAQ
- Should I play Downwell or Super Ember Kaboom first?
- If you want chronology, Downwell (2015) came out before Super Ember Kaboom (2022). 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 Super Ember Kaboom 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.
- Does Downwell run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Downwell is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Super Ember Kaboom doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.