Well Dweller
Released 22 September 2026 · Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch · Action, Adventure, Indie
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.
Story
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...
Gameplay
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.
Features
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Full controller support
- Camera Comfort
- Custom Volume Controls
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Keyboard Only Option
- Playable without Timed Input
Release details
Well Dweller is a Action, Adventure and Indie game by Kyle Thompson. It is published by Kyle Thompson, Top Hat Studios, Inc.. Well Dweller came out on Tuesday, 22 September 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 22 September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When did Well Dweller come out?
Well Dweller came out on 22 September 2026.
Which platforms is Well Dweller on?
Well Dweller is on Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
Who makes Well Dweller?
Well Dweller is developed by Kyle Thompson and published by Kyle Thompson, Top Hat Studios, Inc..
What kind of game is Well Dweller?
Well Dweller is a game of these genres: Action, Adventure and Indie.