# Games like Downwell

> The closest matches to Downwell: Spelunky, LUFTRAUSERS, Super Meat Boy, Super House of Dead Ninjas, and Flinthook. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Spelunky](https://imho.run/games/239350/spelunky) — Same challenging mood as Downwell. 10,185 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/239350/)
2. [LUFTRAUSERS](https://imho.run/games/233150/luftrausers) — Also Fast-Paced and Shoot 'Em Up, like Downwell. 2,519 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233150/)
3. [Super Meat Boy](https://imho.run/games/40800/super-meat-boy) — Also Fast-Paced and Precision Platformer, like Downwell. 13,383 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/40800/)
4. [Super House of Dead Ninjas](https://imho.run/games/224820/super-house-of-dead-ninjas) — Also Fast-Paced, like Downwell. 1,058 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/224820/)
5. [Flinthook](https://imho.run/games/401710/flinthook) — A frequent pick in Downwell players' libraries, and another Action. 418 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/401710/)
6. [Enter the Gungeon](https://imho.run/games/311690/enter-the-gungeon) — Same challenging mood as Downwell. 38,640 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/311690/)
7. [VVVVVV](https://imho.run/games/70300/vvvvvv) — Also Precision Platformer, like Downwell. 4,463 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/70300/)
8. [Hell is Other Demons](https://imho.run/games/595790/hell-is-other-demons) — Also Fast-Paced, like Downwell. 212 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/595790/)
9. [Caveblazers](https://imho.run/games/452060/caveblazers) — Same challenging mood as Downwell. 1,554 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/452060/)
10. [Nuclear Throne](https://imho.run/games/242680/nuclear-throne) — A frequent pick in Downwell players' libraries, and another RPG. 9,705 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242680/)
11. [Celeste](https://imho.run/games/504230/celeste) — Also Precision Platformer, like Downwell. 58,812 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/504230/)
12. [Heavy Bullets](https://imho.run/games/297120/heavy-bullets) — Same challenging mood as Downwell. 1,006 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/297120/)
13. [N++ (NPLUSPLUS)](https://imho.run/games/230270/n-nplusplus) — Also Fast-Paced and Precision Platformer, like Downwell. 2,278 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/230270/)
14. [Dead Cells](https://imho.run/games/588650/dead-cells) — Same challenging mood as Downwell. 43,598 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/588650/)
15. [The End Is Nigh](https://imho.run/games/583470/the-end-is-nigh) — Also Precision Platformer, like Downwell. 1,896 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/583470/)
16. [Bleed 2](https://imho.run/games/396350/bleed-2) — Also Fast-Paced and Shoot 'Em Up, like Downwell. 369 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/396350/)
17. [Risk of Rain (2013)](https://imho.run/games/248820/risk-of-rain-2013) — Same challenging mood as Downwell. 14,874 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/248820/)
18. [GoNNER](https://imho.run/games/437570/gonner) — A frequent pick in Downwell players' libraries, and another Indie. 468 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/437570/)
19. [They Bleed Pixels](https://imho.run/games/211260/they-bleed-pixels) — Also Precision Platformer, like Downwell. 1,372 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/211260/)
20. [Star of Providence](https://imho.run/games/603960/star-of-providence) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like Downwell. 2,673 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/603960/)
21. [Post Void](https://imho.run/games/1285670/post-void) — Also Fast-Paced, like Downwell. 7,855 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1285670/)
22. [Super Magbot](https://imho.run/games/1205170/super-magbot) — Also Precision Platformer, like Downwell. 114 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1205170/)
23. [Loot River](https://imho.run/games/1494260/loot-river) — Shares weapon unlocks with Downwell. 215 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1494260/)
24. [Devil Daggers](https://imho.run/games/422970/devil-daggers) — Also Fast-Paced, like Downwell. 5,609 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/422970/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=360740&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=360740&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=360740&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=360740
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/360740
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Downwell

Downwell is a challenging action platformer developed by Moppin and published by Devolver Digital. Released in 2015, the game tasks players with descending procedurally generated well levels using wall-jumping and the unique ability to shoot downward from their boots. The roguelike structure provides upgrades and variety across replayable runs, while a combo system rewards skilled play and an achievement system tracks progress. Players describe the gameplay loops as addictive, with reviewers highlighting the tight controls and satisfying shooting mechanics that drive skill-based achievements. The game is designed for short-burst sessions and supports verified play on Steam Deck. It holds a 97% positive rating from over 5,000 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 360740
- **Developer:** Moppin
- **Publisher:** Devolver Digital
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual
- **Categories:** Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Leaderboards, Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Oct 15, 2015
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 81
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/360740/downwell)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=360740&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/360740/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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