Well Dweller — Release Date, Trailer & What We Know
Well Dweller is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania, full of charming characters living in a wretched kingdom. Releasing 2026.
Official trailer & screenshots via Steam
About Well Dweller
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.
Description via Steam.
Key Stats
Should You Play Well Dweller?
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…
Well Dweller is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar ahead of its 2026 release.
Wishlisting notifies you at launch and helps the developer's visibility.
System Requirements & Platforms
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Platforms: Windows
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
Well Dweller — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Well Dweller release?
- Well Dweller is set to launch on 2026 (Coming Soon on Steam).
- What kind of game is Well Dweller?
- Well Dweller is a Metroidvania game. Well Dweller is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania, full of charming characters living in a wretched kingdom.
- Is Well Dweller multiplayer or co-op?
- No — Well Dweller is listed as single-player only on Steam.
- Is Well Dweller on Steam Deck or consoles?
- Well Dweller runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does Well Dweller cost?
- Pricing has not been announced yet (N/A). Wishlist it on Steam to be notified at launch.
- What are Well Dweller's system requirements?
- The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
- Is Well Dweller worth wishlisting?
- If you enjoy Metroidvania games like MIO: Memories in Orbit, SELINI, Emberbane, yes. It's on our trending radar.
- Who made Well Dweller?
- Well Dweller is developed by Kyle Thompson and published by Kyle Thompson, Top Hat Studios, Inc..
- What games is Well Dweller similar to?
- Well Dweller sits alongside Metroidvania games such as MIO: Memories in Orbit, SELINI, Emberbane.
- What platforms is Well Dweller on?
- Well Dweller is available on Windows.
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