Choose Downwell
Choose Downwell if you want a 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 Uplands Motel
Downwell and Uplands Motel 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 2 years older than Uplands Motel (2017). Downwell is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Uplands Motel has no Deck rating yet. 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 Uplands Motel
Choose Uplands Motel if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Uplands Motel launched in 2017.
Both Downwell and Uplands Motel 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 |  Uplands Motel | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (5,174 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Moppin | GuraShop |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Downwell (2015) is 2 years older than Uplands Motel (2017).
- Downwell is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Uplands Motel has no Deck rating yet.
Downwell vs Uplands Motel — FAQ
- Should I play Downwell or Uplands Motel first?
- If you want chronology, Downwell (2015) came out before Uplands Motel (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 Uplands Motel 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. Uplands Motel doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.