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 Deadly Traps
Downwell and Deadly Traps 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 2 years older than Deadly Traps (2017). Deadly Traps is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Downwell (0.99 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 Deadly Traps
Choose Deadly Traps if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Deadly Traps launched in 2017.
Both Downwell and Deadly Traps 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 |  Deadly Traps | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (5,174 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Moppin | BT Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Downwell (2015) is 2 years older than Deadly Traps (2017).
- Deadly Traps is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Downwell (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Downwell is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Deadly Traps has no Deck rating yet.
Downwell vs Deadly Traps — FAQ
- Should I play Downwell or Deadly Traps first?
- If you want chronology, Downwell (2015) came out before Deadly Traps (2017). 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 Deadly Traps 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. Deadly Traps doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.