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Steam app 3699590 · updated 01 Oct 2026, 01:28 UTC

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.

Well Dweller Steam header artwork
Kyle ThompsonKyle Thompson, Top Hat Studios, Inc., Doyoyo Games
883playing now
1,36224-hour peak
2,167all-time peak
1,187average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

188 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

05851k2k2k23 Sep24 Sep25 Sep26 Sep27 Sep28 Sep29 Sep30 SepWednesday 23 September 20261,483 peakThursday 24 September 20261,567 peakFriday 25 September 20261,676 peakSaturday 26 September 20262,009 peakSunday 27 September 20262,167 peakMonday 28 September 20261,595 peakTuesday 29 September 20261,392 peakWednesday 30 September 20261,362 peak
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The last four months

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July 2026

Well Dweller was released on Sep 22, 2026.

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August 2026

Well Dweller was released on Sep 22, 2026.

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September 2026

8 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 188 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

05851k2k2k23 Sep24 Sep25 Sep26 Sep27 Sep28 Sep29 Sep30 SepWednesday 23 September 20261,483 peakThursday 24 September 20261,567 peakFriday 25 September 20261,676 peakSaturday 26 September 20262,009 peakSunday 27 September 20262,167 peakMonday 28 September 20261,595 peakTuesday 29 September 20261,392 peakWednesday 30 September 20261,362 peak

October 2026

Well Dweller was released on Sep 22, 2026.

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Game information

Updated 01 Oct 2026, 01:28 UTC
App ID
3699590
Last updated
26 Sep 2026 build 25533150
Developer
Kyle Thompson
Publisher
Kyle Thompson, Top Hat Studios, Inc., Doyoyo Games
Release date
Sep 22, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Download size
702 MB
Install size
824 MB
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Achievements
41
Metacritic
89

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsKeyboard Only OptionSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller Support

Accessibility

Camera ComfortCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyPlayable without Timed InputSave Anytime

Popular tags

MetroidvaniaAction-AdventureDark FantasyHorrorActionCuteAdventureHand-drawnPlatformer2D PlatformerExplorationSide Scroller2DDarkGothicLore-RichMedievalOpen WorldStory RichSingleplayer
About this gameFull description from Steam
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.
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS14Violência
IGRS18Kekerasan · Horor
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Pentium E2180 (2 * 2000), AMD Athlon Dual Core 4450e (2 * 2300), or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GT 220 (1024 MB), Radeon HD 4650 (1024 VRAM), or equivalent Storage: 1 GB available space

Recommended

Supported languages10 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
French
German
Spanish - Spain
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Japanese
Korean
Traditional Chinese

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

41 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Dark GardenAchievement
Snatched UpAchievement
A Warm FireAchievement
Buggy BusinessAchievement
Down the DrainAchievement
Littlest BirdAchievement
Hide and SeekAchievement
Into the DeepAchievement
Double TroubleAchievement
Fancy FeastAchievement

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DemosPlayable demos on Steam

10 developer announcements, Apr 2026 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC

September

  1. THANK YOU for the amazing launch! The first update is here!

    Thank you all so much for such an amazing launch day! I am extremely grateful for all the support, and I am really happy seeing all the feedback coming in from the game. The response has been so much more than I expected, and I'm working…

    Aoiichi
  2. Well Dweller is OUT NOW!

    Well Dweller is out NOW! I'm so proud of this game and I am so excited for it to finally be released! Thanks so much for all the support during development, and I hope you enjoy the game! A new launch trailer is below:

    KyleThompson

August

  1. Well Dweller is releasing on SEPTEMBER 22nd!

    I'm so excited to announce that Well Dweller will be released on September 22nd! I'm really proud of this game and I can't wait for you all to play it. Thanks so much for all the support during development and I will see you in a month for…

    KyleThompson

June

  1. WELL DWELLER is taking part in Steam Next Fest!

    Hi all!I'm pleased to announce that WELL DWELLER is taking part in the Steam Next Fest event that's just begun! The reactions and feedback I've had to the game so far have been great, and I'm looking forward to introducing the game to more…

    Aoiichi
  2. Demo v 1.031 update

    I wanted to put out one small update on the demo before Next Fest with a few changes based on common feedback: 1. I made some additional changes to the bubble mechanic. I changed some level design to make the onboarding a lot more gradual…

    Patch notes
  3. New demo update and Steam Next Fest participation!

    Hey everybody!This is just a quick update note to say that the Well Dweller demo has been updated! Although the content broadly stays the same, there have been some bug fixes, quality of life improvements, and some smoothing based upon…

    Aoiichi

April

  1. A small demo update has gone live!

    Thanks so much every one for playing the demo and giving your feedback! I just uploaded a small update on the demo with three changes based on common feedback:Some players experienced a silent crash, either during loading, or immediately…

    Patch notes
  2. Well Dweller demo is out now!

    The demo for Well Dweller is out right now!! I’m really excited for you all to try it out, let me know what you all think. If you have any feedback, please let me know on Well Dwellers community discussions here on Steam or on my discord…

    KyleThompson
  3. Demo Releasing April 23rd!

    Hello everyone! We're excited to announce that as part of our publisher Top Hat Studios' latest showcase, we just revealed that we'll be releasing our first ever public demo for Well Dweller on...this Thursday, April 23rd! We also revealed…

    JB
  4. Catch some news about Well Dweller in the Top Hat Studios Showcase tomorrow!

    Hey everybody!Thanks for keeping up with the development of Well Dweller! I know things have been a little bit quiet here, but I've been busy working hard on the game and some news is coming up very soon! Tune in to the Top Hat Studios…

    Aoiichi

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