Choose Downwell
Choose Downwell if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. 5,174 Steam reviews back the pick.
Downwell vs Unearthing Colossal
Downwell and Unearthing Colossal 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. Downwell (2015) is 1 year older than Unearthing Colossal (2016). Downwell is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Unearthing Colossal (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Unearthing Colossal
Choose Unearthing Colossal if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Unearthing Colossal launched in 2016.
Both Downwell and Unearthing Colossal sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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 |  Unearthing Colossal | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (5,174 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Moppin | Power Up to Maximum, Liens |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Downwell (2015) is 1 year older than Unearthing Colossal (2016).
- Downwell is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Unearthing Colossal (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Downwell is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Unearthing Colossal has no Deck rating yet.
Downwell vs Unearthing Colossal — FAQ
- Should I play Downwell or Unearthing Colossal first?
- If you want chronology, Downwell (2015) came out before Unearthing Colossal (2016). 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 Unearthing Colossal 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.
- Does Downwell run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Downwell is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Unearthing Colossal doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.