Well Dweller

Well Dweller

Released Sep 2026

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.

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Evaluation

Well Dweller launched on September 22, 2026 — one day before this assessment. The developer, Kyle Thompson (also known for Crypt Custodian and Islets), spent the months leading up to launch refining and updating a public demo based on player feedback, then shipped the full game on its announced date. The launch post expresses excitement about release and gratitude for support during development, but makes no mention of post-launch content plans, DLC, or future updates. There are no unreleased DLC entries on the store, no roadmap, and no announced expansions. Because the game only just launched, there is simply not enough post-launch history to determine whether the developer intends to add more content.
Evidence
Well Dweller launched on September 22, 2026. Developer expresses pride in the release and thanks supporters, with no mention of post-launch content plans.
news post · Sep 22, 2026 source ambiguous
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Developer announced the September 22nd release date, expressing excitement but making no mention of DLC or post-launch plans.
news post · Aug 24, 2026 source ambiguous
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Details

Developer
Publisher
Kyle Thompson
Achievements
41
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Deep within the forest, at the bottom of a well, lives the only creature brave enough to kill the queen... 

WELL DWELLER is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania made by the creators of Crypt Custodian and Islets!

Play as Glimmer - a tiny bird armed with a matchstick- who must burn the wicked queen to save his family. Explore a dark fairy-tale landscape and befriend the charming characters who reside in the kingdom’s underbelly. Battle terrifying beasts and gain new abilities to expand your map. Solve puzzles, discover secrets, and unravel the mysteries that lie in this rotted kingdom.

Among the rotting ruins are a charming cast of characters just trying to get by.  Go camping with Ilda, a tiny mouse who is on the run from the queens grasp. Explore an abandoned castle with Looter, a mysterious scavenger who searches the kingdom for the best wares to steal. And find and reunite with all of your sheltered siblings who were snatched up one night by a crazed hunter.

Light up your matchstick to illuminate the world and aid in combat. Collect trinkets to upgrade your abilities, and mix-and-match them to customize your game play. Solve puzzles, defeat vicious bosses, and forge your path to the queens quarters to save your family.

Last evaluated Sep 23, 2026
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