# Games like Well Dweller

> The closest matches to Well Dweller: Crypt Custodian, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Constance, MIO: Memories in Orbit, and DEVIATOR. 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. [Crypt Custodian](https://imho.run/games/2394650/crypt-custodian) — Shares metroidvania exploration and backtracking with Well Dweller. 1,495 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2394650/)
2. [Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo](https://imho.run/games/2870350/pipistrello-and-the-cursed-yoyo) — Shares ability gating and metroidvania exploration with Well Dweller. 881 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2870350/)
3. [Constance](https://imho.run/games/2313700/constance) — Also Metroidvania, like Well Dweller. 951 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2313700/)
4. [MIO: Memories in Orbit](https://imho.run/games/1672810/mio-memories-in-orbit) — Shares platforming with Well Dweller. 1,328 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1672810/)
5. [DEVIATOR](https://imho.run/games/2620730/deviator) — Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Well Dweller. 193 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2620730/)
6. [ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights](https://imho.run/games/1369630/ender-lilies-quietus-of-the-knights) — Shares metroidvania exploration and boss fights with Well Dweller. 11,002 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1369630/)
7. [Chronicles of the Wolf](https://imho.run/games/2371890/chronicles-of-the-wolf) — A frequent pick in Well Dweller players' libraries, and another Action. 207 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2371890/)
8. [Prince of Persia The Lost Crown](https://imho.run/games/2751000/prince-of-persia-the-lost-crown) — Shares metroidvania exploration and backtracking with Well Dweller. 2,779 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2751000/)
9. [The Darkest Tales](https://imho.run/games/1307690/the-darkest-tales) — Also Metroidvania and Dark Fantasy, like Well Dweller. 199 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1307690/)
10. [Voidwrought](https://imho.run/games/2014550/voidwrought) — Shares collectible hunting with Well Dweller. 436 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2014550/)
11. [Primal Planet](https://imho.run/games/2350270/primal-planet) — Shares metroidvania exploration and character progression with Well Dweller. 299 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2350270/)
12. [Ghost Song](https://imho.run/games/347800/ghost-song) — A frequent pick in Well Dweller players' libraries, and another RPG. 674 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/347800/)
13. [Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight](https://imho.run/games/428550/momodora-reverie-under-the-moonlight) — Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Well Dweller. 4,102 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/428550/)
14. [Deer & Boy](https://imho.run/games/1803140/deer-boy) — Shares platforming and puzzle platforming with Well Dweller. 368 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1803140/)
15. [Timespinner](https://imho.run/games/368620/timespinner) — Shares backtracking with Well Dweller. 1,643 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/368620/)
16. [Silver Pines](https://imho.run/games/2333000/silver-pines) — Shares backtracking and environmental puzzle solving with Well Dweller. 3,685 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2333000/)
17. [SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance](https://imho.run/games/2361770/shinobi-art-of-vengeance) — Shares platforming and backtracking with Well Dweller. 1,343 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2361770/)
18. [ANIMAL WELL](https://imho.run/games/813230/animal-well) — Also Metroidvania, like Well Dweller. 12,616 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/813230/)
19. [Momodora: Moonlit Farewell](https://imho.run/games/1747760/momodora-moonlit-farewell) — Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Well Dweller. 1,169 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1747760/)
20. [Seasons after Fall](https://imho.run/games/366320/seasons-after-fall) — Shares exploration based progression and environmental puzzle solving with Well Dweller. 1,220 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/366320/)
21. [Salt and Sanctuary](https://imho.run/games/283640/salt-and-sanctuary) — Shares metroidvania exploration with Well Dweller. 7,119 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/283640/)
22. [BLADECHIMERA](https://imho.run/games/2671230/bladechimera) — Shares metroidvania exploration and character progression with Well Dweller. 694 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2671230/)
23. [Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/387290/ori-and-the-blind-forest-definitive-edition) — Shares ability gating with Well Dweller. 30,254 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/387290/)
24. [Death's Gambit: Afterlife](https://imho.run/games/356650/death-s-gambit-afterlife) — Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Well Dweller. 2,088 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/356650/)

## 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=3699590&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3699590&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3699590&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=3699590
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/3699590
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Well Dweller

Well Dweller is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania, full of charming characters living in a wretched kingdom. Play as Glimmer - a tiny bird armed with a matchstick - who must burn the wicked queen to save his family.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 3699590
- **Developer:** Kyle Thompson
- **Publisher:** Kyle Thompson, Top Hat Studios, Inc., Doyoyo Games
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, Family Sharing, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Sep 22, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/3699590/well-dweller)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3699590&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3699590/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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