Choose Downwell
Choose Downwell if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,174 Steam reviews back the pick.
Downwell vs Mr. Barrel
Downwell and Mr. Barrel 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 4 years older than Mr. Barrel (2019). Downwell scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Mr. Barrel (80% positive). 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 Mr. Barrel
Choose Mr. Barrel if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mr. Barrel launched in 2019.
Both Downwell and Mr. Barrel sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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 |  Mr. Barrel | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (5,174 reviews) | 80% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Moppin | EckGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Downwell (2015) is 4 years older than Mr. Barrel (2019).
- Downwell scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Mr. Barrel (80% positive).
- Mr. Barrel is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Downwell (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Downwell is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mr. Barrel has no Deck rating yet.
Downwell vs Mr. Barrel — FAQ
- Should I play Downwell or Mr. Barrel first?
- If you want chronology, Downwell (2015) came out before Mr. Barrel (2019). 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 Mr. Barrel 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. Mr. Barrel doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.