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 Tenko's Magical Sword Quest
Downwell and Tenko's Magical Sword Quest 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 7 years older than Tenko's Magical Sword Quest (2022). Tenko's Magical Sword Quest is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Downwell (2.99 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 Tenko's Magical Sword Quest
Choose Tenko's Magical Sword Quest if it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Tenko's Magical Sword Quest launched in 2022.
Both Downwell and Tenko's Magical Sword Quest 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 |  Tenko's Magical Sword Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (5,174 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Moppin | LVGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Downwell (2015) is 7 years older than Tenko's Magical Sword Quest (2022).
- Tenko's Magical Sword Quest is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Downwell (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Downwell is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Tenko's Magical Sword Quest has no Deck rating yet.
Downwell vs Tenko's Magical Sword Quest — FAQ
- Should I play Downwell or Tenko's Magical Sword Quest first?
- If you want chronology, Downwell (2015) came out before Tenko's Magical Sword Quest (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 Tenko's Magical Sword Quest 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. Tenko's Magical Sword Quest doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.